MARANTZ 2245 Vintage Stereo Receiver – FREE WC-22 – Professionally Restored – 1-Year Warranty

This listing is for a MARANTZ 2245 vintage stereo receiver, professionally inspected, serviced, and tested by HQaudios.
The Marantz 2245 is one of the most iconic models from the legendary 22xx series, combining exceptional build quality, timeless styling, and the rich musical performance that has made vintage Marantz receivers highly sought after by collectors and audiophiles. This receiver has been carefully restored to provide years of reliable enjoyment while preserving its authentic character.

The receiver has been fully tested under real listening conditions and is ready to be enjoyed with your favorite speakers, turntable, tape deck, or other compatible audio sources.

Key Highlights

• Professionally inspected and serviced by HQaudios technicians
• Fully tested for clean, stable, and reliable operation
• Classic Marantz warm and musical sound signature
• All major functions tested before shipment
• Controls cleaned and treated for smooth, noise-free operation
• Carefully packed for safe worldwide delivery
• Backed by our 1-Year HQaudios Warranty

Specifications

Sound Character

The Marantz 2245 delivers the unmistakable vintage Marantz sound—rich, warm, and exceptionally musical. Its lush midrange brings vocals and acoustic instruments forward with remarkable realism, while the smooth, detailed highs remain fatigue-free even during extended listening sessions. Deep, controlled bass provides excellent weight without sacrificing clarity.

Rated at 45 watts per channel, the 2245 offers impressive dynamics and effortless control over a wide variety of loudspeakers. Whether paired with classic JBL, Advent, KLH, AR, or modern efficient speakers, it creates a spacious soundstage with outstanding stereo imaging, making it equally rewarding for vinyl enthusiasts and digital music lovers.

Cosmetic Condition

The receiver is in excellent vintage cosmetic condition with only light signs of age consistent with careful ownership. The brushed aluminum faceplate remains exceptionally clean, the engraved lettering is crisp, and the receiver has been professionally detailed while preserving its authentic vintage appearance. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.

• Faceplate: Excellent condition with clean brushed aluminum finish and sharp original lettering
• Knobs and switches: Original Marantz controls in excellent condition with smooth operation
• Cabinet / case: Well-preserved cabinet with minimal signs of normal vintage use
• Dial glass / meters / lamps: Crystal-clear dial glass with bright blue illumination and fully functional tuning and signal meters
• Rear panel: Clean, complete, and well maintained with all inputs, outputs, and speaker terminals in excellent condition

HQaudios Restoration & Testing Process

Before Restoration

After decades of service, the Marantz 2245‘s power supply, amplifier section, FM/AM tuner, preamplifier circuits, input selector, volume and tone controls, switches, relays, and illuminated dial system require careful inspection before restoration begins.

For this 2245, HQaudios places particular attention on the condition of the power supply, output stage, protection circuit, tuner section, controls, switches, potentiometers, speaker terminals, RCA input/output connections, and internal wiring. These components are critical to long-term reliability, channel balance, and overall audio performance.

The amplifier circuits, tuner alignment, signal path, dial illumination, gyro-touch tuning mechanism, meters, and front-panel controls are also carefully evaluated to determine the receiver’s overall operating condition before restoration starts.

During Restoration

Based on the inspection results, this 2245 is restored according to HQaudios’ technical standards while preserving the engineering and performance characteristics that have made this model one of Marantz’s most respected vintage stereo receivers.

The power supply, amplifier section, and signal path are cleaned, inspected, serviced, and adjusted to restore stable and reliable performance. Controls, switches, relays, and connectors are carefully cleaned to eliminate noise and ensure smooth operation.

FM/AM tuner performance, channel balance, input selection, speaker outputs, tone controls, and all front-panel functions are tested and calibrated to restore dependable operation.

The power supply, signal path, and internal circuit boards are inspected to ensure long-term reliability. Components that no longer meet technical specifications are replaced, while critical solder joints are reinforced to improve operational stability.

After the technical restoration is complete, the exterior is professionally cleaned and detailed to preserve the 2245‘s original appearance while respecting the authentic character of vintage Marantz equipment.

After Restoration

Once restoration has been completed, this 2245 undergoes comprehensive functional testing under real operating conditions.

Amplifier performance, tuner reception, channel balance, output power, protection circuitry, meter response, dial illumination, and all audio inputs and outputs are thoroughly tested to ensure the receiver performs as originally designed.

Finally, the unit undergoes several hours of continuous listening tests through a complete vintage audio system to evaluate sound quality, operational stability, and overall real-world performance.

Only after successfully meeting HQaudios’ restoration and testing standards is the Marantz 2245 approved and prepared for its next owner.

Video Test & Sound Demo

Please contact us via messages if you would like to hear a video test of this unit before purchase.
We are happy to provide additional video, sound demo, or photos upon request.

Suggested Pairing

The Marantz 2245 works beautifully with a wide range of restored vintage systems.

Classic Marantz System
Marantz 6200 Turntable
Marantz Imperial 6 Speakers

Marantz and JBL System
Pioneer RT-707 Reel-to-Reel Tape Deck
JBL L100 Century Speakers

Audiophile Vintage System
Thorens TD-160 Turntable
Yamaha NS-1000M Speakers

West Coast Classic System
TEAC A-4300SX Reel-to-Reel Tape Deck
JBL 4312 Control Monitors

High-End Vintage System
Revox B77 Reel-to-Reel Tape Deck
Altec Model 19 Speakers

British-Style System
Linn Sondek LP12 Turntable
Tannoy Berkeley Speakers

For the best result, connect the 2245 to properly matched speakers using quality speaker cable and pair it with well-maintained vintage source components for optimum performance.

Combo Discount

Save $100 when purchasing this receiver together with a qualifying pair of speakers or another restored vintage audio component from HQaudios.

Please contact us before purchase so we can confirm availability and prepare a combined offer.

Trade-In Program

If you have vintage audio equipment such as receivers, amplifiers, speakers, cassette decks, or reel-to-reel tape decks and would like to upgrade to a restored unit, please contact us.

HQaudios may accept trade-ins toward your purchase depending on the item, condition, and shipping location.

Shipping & Packaging

This receiver will be professionally packed by HQaudios for safe delivery. Vintage receivers are heavy and delicate, so we take extra care to protect the faceplate, knobs, corners, rear terminals, and internal structure during shipment.

• Carefully wrapped and protected
• Heavy-duty box and protective packing materials used
• Extra protection around faceplate, knobs, and corners
• Tracking provided after shipment
• Signature may be required for delivery

1-Year HQaudios Warranty

This unit is backed by our 1-Year HQaudios Warranty covering normal-use functionality related to the service work performed by HQaudios.

If you experience an issue, please contact us first through messages. We are committed to helping our customers and will work with you to resolve the problem in a fair and reasonable way.

The warranty does not cover misuse, improper setup, unauthorized repair, shipping damage caused after delivery, cosmetic wear, or damage from incompatible equipment.

Customer Service

Once your item arrives, if you have questions about setup, speaker connection, turntable connection, switch settings, or general operation, please contact us.
We are happy to help you get the best performance from your vintage audio system.

Important Note for Vintage Audio Buyers

This is a vintage audio component, and minor cosmetic signs of age should be expected.
We do our best to describe and photograph each item accurately. Please review all photos and ask any questions before purchase.

Your satisfaction is important to us. Please contact us first if you need assistance after delivery.