July Gallery Auction
Lot 29027:
Description
A vintage Marantz Model 2230 stereophonic receiver, serial number 46590. This solid-state audio component features a brushed aluminum faceplate with a horizontal Gyro-Touch tuning wheel and an analog tuning dial. The front panel includes control knobs for selector (AM, FM, Phono, Tape, Aux), bass, mid, treble, balance, and volume. It is equipped with push-button switches for tape monitor, mono, low filter, high filter, loudness, muting, and speaker selection (main/remote). The front face also includes two dubbing jacks and a headphone jack. The rear panel contains inputs for Phono, Aux, and Tape, along with Pre Out and Main In jumpers, Quadradial output, and speaker terminals for Main and Remote systems. It includes a built-in AM ferrite bar antenna and terminals for external antennas. The unit is housed in a wood-grain vinyl-wrapped case. Markings on the front include Model 2230, the Marantz logo, and Stereophonic Receiver. The rear identification plate specifies the manufacturer as Marantz, Sun Valley, Calif., U.S.A., produced in Japan. Pickup is Friday, July 31, from Noon to 7 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: [email protected]. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pickup in 10 days or we will dispose and you will not receive a refund. AB99
Condition report:
The receiver is offered in as-is condition for parts or restoration. A handwritten note indicates the unit does not power on. Cosmetically, the item is in fair condition, showing heavy accumulations of dust and surface grime on the case and faceplate. There is visible staining and residue on the aluminum front panel, most notably around the power button and selector knobs. The wood-grain finish shows age-related surface wear.
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