Marantz 22xx stereo receivers · c. 1972–1975
Marantz 2230
$800–1,400typical eBay ask
Oct 3, 2026
Oct 3, 2026
MarantzModel 2230 · Receiver
The story
The 2230 is the 30 W per channel model in Marantz’s early-1970s receiver line, introduced around 1972 at a list price of $349.95, and one of the most discussed vintage receivers on collector forums. It has the full feature set of the bigger 2245 and 2270: Gyro-Touch flywheel tuning, signal-strength and center-tuning meters, three-band bass, mid and treble controls, high and low filters, pre-out/main-in jacks and a well-regarded moving-magnet phono stage. The power amplifier is capacitor-coupled to the speakers and runs from a single-rail supply, which many owners credit for its warm character. The later 2230B is a substantially different design, with a direct-coupled output stage, a bipolar supply and an IC-based FM section, so buyers who want the original circuit should confirm which version is for sale. The walnut WC-22 case was sold separately and is often missing. Thirty watts per channel drives typical bookshelf and efficient floorstanding speakers well in an average room.
Known variants
2230B (later revision with a direct-coupled output stage, bipolar power supply, IC-based FM section and slider balance control)
Before you buy
The pre-purchase checklist
Checklist · 6 checks
- 01Confirm the exact model on the faceplate and rear panel, because the 2230B is a different circuit from the 2230.
- 02Ask whether all dial and meter lamps light and whether both meters move when tuning FM.
- 03Listen for crackle on the input selector, tone controls and switches, which usually cleans up but should be priced in.
- 04Ask whether the power-supply filter capacitors and the output coupling capacitors have been replaced, since both are now around 50 years old.
- 05Check that the pre-out/main-in jumpers are present on the back panel, because without them no sound reaches the speakers.
- 06If a wood case is included, check the veneer for lifting and confirm it is a Marantz WC-22 rather than an aftermarket cabinet.
Buying guide · from Oct 3, 2026 listings
Which one to buy
183 Marantz 2230s are listed, ten for parts, with complete ones mostly asking $800–1,400 delivered. Check the faceplate and rear panel: the 2230B is a different circuit, and the cheapest listing in this search is a 2230B that needs service. Pay for a recent, documented service with the supply and output capacitors replaced, and if a wood case is included, confirm it's a Marantz WC-22. Red flags: a generic title copied across two sellers, one of them at 80% feedback, and 'Japan' in one title, which most likely means where it was built but is worth confirming as a 120V unit. The tested $607 one is the budget buy; the one serviced in August 2026 at $1,100 shipped is the one to use straight away.
- Listed now
- 183
- For parts
- 10
- Typical ask
- $800–$1,400
- Full range
- $500–$1,700
Cheapest$606.62est. deliveredView on eBay →Tested and working per the title, about $607 delivered, Buy It Now, from a 100% seller, about $190 under the band and the lowest-priced true 2230 here. Ask for a powered-on photo of both meters and whether the capacitors have been replaced.
Vintage Marantz Model 2230 Stereophonic Receiver, Tested, Working
Best value$1,100.00deliveredView on eBay →Fully serviced on 8/13/26 with new LED lighting, $1,100 with free shipping, Buy It Now, from a 100% seller, in the lower half of the $800–1,400 band. A recent, dated service at that price is the best deal here; ask for the work list.
Marantz 2230 Stereo Receiver - Fully Serviced 8/13/26, New LED Lights
- Easiest to get working$1,100.00deliveredView on eBay →
Recently serviced with new LEDs, $1,100 shipped from a 100% seller, so it should play straight out of the box. Confirm it's a 2230 on the rear panel and that the pre-out/main-in jumpers are fitted.
Marantz 2230 Stereo Receiver - Fully Serviced 8/13/26, New LED Lights
Delivered prices include shipping as eBay quoted it to a US address on Oct 3, 2026. Many sellers charge by distance, so your total may differ; eBay shows your exact total before you buy.
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Delivered prices include shipping as eBay quoted it to a US address on Oct 3, 2026. Many sellers charge by distance, so your total may differ; eBay shows your exact total before you buy.
- Used
- Cheapest
Vintage Marantz Model 2230 Stereophonic Receiver, Tested, Working
$606.62 est. delivered
$587.95 + $18.67 shipping
Buy It Now$587.95
Good buy
Tested working per a 100% seller at about $607 delivered, the cheapest true 2230 here.
Seller: kasnstuff
100% positive
- Serviced
- Best value
- Easiest to get working
Marantz 2230 Stereo Receiver - Fully Serviced 8/13/26, New LED Lights
$1,100.00 delivered
$1,100.00 · free shipping
Buy It Now$1,100.00
Good buy
Serviced 8/13/26 with new LEDs, $1,100 shipped from a 100% seller.
Seller: space1998collectibles
100% positive
UsedVintage Marantz 2230B Stereo Receiver *WORKING Needs Service
$499.99 delivered
$499.99 · free shipping
Buy It Now$499.99
Our take
A 2230B, a different circuit from the 2230, and the title says it needs service; $500 shipped is fair only on that basis.
Seller: esales.california
99.7% positive
Usedvintage Marantz 2230 Stereo Receiver Phono FM/AM Japan tested working
$964.00 est. delivered
$899.00 + $65.00 shipping
Buy It Now$899.00
Offers accepted
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Our take
Tested working at about $964 delivered from a 98.5% seller; confirm it's a 120V unit.
Seller: phil_1231
98.5% positive
ServicedMarantz 2230 AM/FM 30 WPC Perfect Working Condition - Serviced )
$1,199.00 delivered
$1,199.00 · free shipping
Buy It Now$1,199.00
Offers accepted
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Our take
Serviced, $1,199 shipped with Best Offer; the unit serviced in August costs $99 less.
Seller: djjoy1201
100% positive
UsedMarantz 2230 Stereophonic Receiver Amplifier Radio Excellent In Wood C
$1,699.99 delivered
$1,699.99 · free shipping
Buy It Now$1,699.99
Offers accepted
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Our take
Wood case and excellent per the title at $1,700 shipped, the top of the market; confirm the case is a Marantz WC-22.
Seller: abracod25
99.9% positive
Used- Check the seller
Vintage Marantz Model 2230 AM FM Stereo Receiver
$1,189.76 est. delivered
$1,100.00 + $89.76 shipping
Buy It Now$1,100.00
Offers accepted
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Heads-up: check the seller
Generic title shared with another seller's listing, about $1,190 delivered; compare photos before buying.
Seller: stoneymccouter
100% positive
Used- Check the seller
Vintage Marantz Model 2230 AM FM Stereo Receiver
$1,551.70 est. delivered
$1,399.00 + $152.70 shipping
Buy It Now$1,399.00
Offers accepted
This seller takes offers, and sellers often accept less than the asking price.
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Heads-up: check the seller
Same title as another seller's, about $1,552 delivered, from a seller at only 80% feedback; avoid unless the photos and history check out.
Seller: krzybedn77
80% positive
Prices and availability change daily. The full, current search on eBay shows every matching listing, including new ones since Oct 3, 2026.
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Search supplies on Amazon →Service supplies
Most 2230s need their controls and switches cleaned, and many need dial or meter lamps. Contact cleaner is the first thing to buy; leave internal adjustments and recapping to the service manual or a technician.
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