Marantz 2285B Vintage Stereo Receiver + FREE WC-22 – Professionally Restored – 1-Year Warranty

This listing is for a Marantz 2285B vintage stereo receiver, professionally inspected, serviced, and tested by HQaudios.
This unit has been prepared for reliable daily use while preserving the warm, musical vintage sound that makes classic receivers highly desirable among collectors and audiophiles.

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
• Warm vintage sound with strong musical character
• All major functions tested before shipment
• Controls cleaned and treated for smooth operation
• Carefully packed for safe delivery
• Backed by our 1-Year HQaudios Warranty

Specifications

Sound Character

This Marantz 2285B delivers the classic vintage receiver sound: warm, smooth, full-bodied, and musical.
It pairs beautifully with vintage speakers and is a great choice for vinyl playback, FM listening, and classic stereo setups.

The sound is clean and engaging, with strong midrange presence, smooth highs, and solid low-end response.
It is ideal for listeners who appreciate natural tone and long, comfortable listening sessions.

Cosmetic Condition

The receiver is in excellent vintage cosmetic condition with normal signs of age and use.
Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.

• Faceplate: Excellent condition.
• Knobs and switches: Excellent condition.
• Cabinet / case: Excellent condition.
• Dial glass / meter / lamps: Excellent condition.
• Rear panel: Excellent condition.

HQaudios Restoration & Testing Process

Before Restoration

• After decades of service, the Marantz 2285B required a complete inspection of its power supply, amplifier section, preamplifier, tuner, protection circuitry, controls, and internal components before restoration.

• HQaudios carefully inspected the receiver’s amplifier boards, power supply, output stage, driver circuits, tuner section, switches, controls, relays, connectors, and solder joints to identify aging components and potential reliability issues.

• The receiver was also evaluated for channel balance, DC offset, bias stability, tuner operation, input/output performance, and overall operating condition before restoration began.

During Restoration

• Based on the inspection results, the Marantz 2285B was professionally serviced and restored while preserving its original circuitry, classic appearance, and characteristic Marantz sound.

• Aging electronic components were replaced to improve reliability, electrical stability, and long-term performance.

• The power supply and amplifier sections were carefully serviced, including inspection and replacement of aging capacitors and other components.

• Internal circuit boards, solder joints, switches, controls, relays, connectors, and signal paths were cleaned and serviced to ensure reliable operation.

• The receiver’s tuner section was carefully inspected and aligned and tested to provide stable FM/AM reception and accurate tuning performance.

• After the electronic restoration was completed, the chassis and exterior components were thoroughly cleaned and detailed while preserving the original vintage character of the receiver.

After Restoration

• Following restoration, the Marantz 2285B underwent comprehensive functional testing under real operating conditions.

•All audio inputs and outputs were tested, including Phono, AUX, Tape, and speaker outputs. FM and AM tuner reception were also thoroughly tested for stable and reliable operation.

• Amplifier performance, channel balance, DC offset, bias, protection circuitry, tuner reception, meters, controls, switches, and indicator lamps were checked for proper operation.

• The receiver was also tested for extended periods to verify thermal stability, consistent performance, and reliable operation.

• Only after successfully passing HQaudios’ complete inspection and testing procedures was the Marantz 2285B approved for its next owner.

Video Test & Sound Demo

Please contact us via eBay 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 2285B pairs exceptionally well with a wide range of classic vintage loudspeakers.

• Classic Marantz System
Marantz 2285B Receiver
JBL L100 Century Speakers

• West Coast Vintage System
Marantz 2285B Receiver
JBL L112 Speakers

• High-Efficiency System
Marantz 2285B Receiver
Klipsch Heresy III Speakers

• Classic American System
Marantz 2285B Receiver
Altec Model 19 Speakers

• Audiophile Vintage System
Marantz 2285B Receiver
ESS AMT 1AM Speakers

• British Vintage System
Marantz 2285B Receiver
Tannoy Speakers

For the best performance, pair the Marantz 2285B with quality vintage loudspeakers and a properly matched source component to take full advantage of its powerful amplifier section, smooth presentation, and classic Marantz sound.

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 eBay 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.