Marantz 2230 Stereo Receiver | 30 WPC | Cherry Cabinet

Marantz 2230 Vintage Stereo Receiver – Serviced, 30 WPC, Custom Ottawa Valley Cherry Wood Cabinetry

Introduced in 1971 and built through the mid-1970s, the Marantz 2230 is one of the most beloved members of the legendary 22XX series. Made in Japan and presented here in our custom Ottawa Valley cherry cabinet, it pairs the iconic brushed-aluminum faceplate, blue dial illumination, and gyro-touch tuning with a conservatively rated 30 watts-per-channel amplifier that consistently punches above its spec sheet. The sound is unmistakably Marantz — warm, musical, full-bodied, and especially flattering to vinyl through its highly regarded moving-magnet phono stage. With the cherry cabinet in place, the 2230 stops being just a receiver and starts acting like a proper statement piece.

Pair the 2230 with our RA-Twin II Bluetooth streamer and you get the best of both worlds — effortless streaming from your phone, tablet, or laptop into one of Marantz’s most musical vintage platforms. The cabinet adds furniture-grade presence, warm-toned vintage cohesion, and exactly the kind of craftsmanship modern gear usually talks about but rarely delivers.

SERVICE & CONDITION 🔧

• Level One service complete — cleaned, tested, calibrated, and verified across all inputs and functions
• All controls (volume, balance, tone, selectors) tested and working properly
• FM/AM tuner aligned and pulling stations cleanly
• Dial lamps verified, faceplate clean with intact lettering
• Presentation-grade example elevated by custom Ottawa Valley cherry cabinetry

FEATURES & CHERRY CABINET DETAILS 🎛️🪵

• 30 watts per channel into 8 ohms, with famously strong real-world drive
• Highly regarded moving-magnet phono stage
• Stepped three-band tone controls (bass, midrange, treble)
• Tape monitor loop plus auxiliary input
• Gyro-touch flywheel tuning with classic blue Marantz dial glow
• Speaker A/B selector with 4–16 ohm load compatibility
• Custom Ottawa Valley cherry cabinet with warm-toned, furniture-grade presence
• Book-matched cherry veneer, hand-finished for a cohesive vintage aesthetic
• Built to turn a beloved 22XX classic into a genuine statement piece

SPECIFICATIONS 📐

• Country of origin: Made in Japan
• Era: ~1972–1974 production
• Power output: 30 watts per channel into 8 ohms
• Frequency response: 15 Hz – 50 kHz
• Total harmonic distortion: 0.5%
• Damping factor: 45
• Input sensitivity: 1.8 mV (MM phono), 180 mV (line)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 83 dB (line)
• Speaker load impedance: 4 – 16 ohms
• Finish: Silver faceplate in custom Ottawa Valley cherry cabinet
• Receiver dimensions: 17.3 × 5.4 × 14.0 in (440 × 137 × 356 mm)
• Receiver weight: ~27 lbs (12.2 kg)

WHY CHOOSE RADIQUE 🛡️

Every vintage receiver leaving our Ottawa workshop is restored with the same standard we’d apply to gear staying in our own listening rooms. We test, service, and document each unit, then pack it in 275 lb-test double-wall packaging engineered to survive courier handling — see our unboxing video for what to expect at the door. Buying restored vintage is the most sustainable path in hi-fi: keeping a 50-year-old machine in service beats sending it to landfill and chasing the next disposable receiver.

⚡ Voltage Information

This Marantz 2230 is configured for North American 110/120 V / 60 Hz mains. Buyers outside North America will need a suitable step-down transformer.

RADIQUE ADVANTAGES 🇨🇦

• Backed by the Radique Warranty
• Eligible for our Perpetual Trade-Back Program
• Local pickup or curbside delivery in the Ottawa area
• Prefer the original look? See our stock walnut veneer Marantz 2230
• Want the cabinet on its own? See the standalone WC-22 Style Cherrywood Cabinet

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