Marantz 2252B Stereo Receiver

Custom Black Faceplate – WC-122 Wood Case Included

Professionally Restored by HQaudios – Fully Tested –
Backed by Our 1-Year Warranty.

About This Receiver

Up for sale is a professionally restored Marantz 2252B,
a classic late-1970s stereo receiver from Marantz’s well-known B-series.

Rated at 52 watts per channel into 8 ohms, the 2252B combines
Marantz’s Gyro-Touch tuning wheel, three-band tone controls,
dual phono inputs, illuminated tuning meters, and a built-in AM/FM tuner.

This particular unit features a custom black faceplate with contrasting gold lettering,
giving it a distinctive appearance while retaining the original Marantz 2252B control layout and functionality.

The black faceplate is a custom refinish applied by HQaudios; it is not the original factory finish.
A WC-122 walnut wood case is included as pictured.

Key Highlights

• Marantz 2252B stereo AM/FM receiver
• Custom black faceplate with gold lettering
• WC-122 walnut wood case included – as pictured
• Power supply section serviced
• Specified electrolytic capacitors and bridge rectifier replaced
• Dial illumination and FM Stereo indicator lamp replaced
• Volume, tone controls, selector switches, and push-buttons cleaned and serviced
• AM/FM tuner reception and operation tested
• Phono inputs, auxiliary inputs, outputs, meters, and tone controls tested
• Extended real-world listening test completed
• 1-Year HQaudios Technical Warranty

Professional Restoration & Testing

Before Restoration

When this Marantz 2252B arrived at HQaudios, we inspected its mechanical,
electrical, operational, and cosmetic condition.

• Power supply section inspected
• Power amplifier section checked
• Phono preamplifier circuit evaluated
• AM/FM tuner section inspected
• Gyro-Touch tuning mechanism checked
• Volume, tone controls, selector switches, and push-buttons inspected
• Dial and indicator illumination checked

During Restoration

Based on the inspection results, this Marantz 2252B was serviced while preserving
its original circuit design and operating characteristics.

• Power supply section serviced
• 1 × 36MB120 bridge rectifier replaced
• 4 × 470µF / 100V electrolytic capacitors replaced
• 5 × 100µF / 25V electrolytic capacitors replaced
• 5 × 220µF / 50V electrolytic capacitors replaced
• 5 × 47µF / 63V electrolytic capacitors replaced
• 8V dial illumination lamps replaced
• FM Stereo indicator lamp replaced
• Volume, tone controls, selector switches, and push-buttons cleaned and treated
• Chassis, custom black faceplate, and WC-122 wood case cleaned and detailed

After Restoration

• Output operation and channel balance checked under load
• AM/FM tuner reception and operation tested
• Dual phono inputs tested
• Auxiliary inputs, outputs, meters, and tone controls verified
• Extended listening test completed with vintage speakers
• Operational and thermal stability evaluated before final approval

Only after completing our final functional and listening checks was
this receiver approved by HQaudios and prepared for its next owner.

Sound Character

The Marantz 2252B is appreciated for a smooth, full-bodied vintage presentation
with useful three-band tone controls. Its 52-watt-per-channel output and dual phono inputs
make it a flexible centerpiece for traditional two-channel vinyl and analog systems.

Cosmetic Condition

This unit is presented in Very Good vintage cosmetic condition,
with normal signs of age and previous use.

• Front Panel: Custom black faceplate with contrasting gold lettering; clean overall with minor age-related wear
• Knobs / Controls / Switches: Complete and operating properly
• Dial / Display: Dial glass is clear and illumination is operational
• WC-122 Wood Case: Included as pictured; please review photos for exact cosmetic condition
• Rear Panel / Connections: Speaker terminals, RCA inputs, and antenna hardware are intact as pictured

Please review all listing photos carefully, as they show the actual receiver and form an important part of the cosmetic description.

Specifications

Ready for normal U.S. household power. No step-down transformer is required for use in the United States.
International buyers should verify local mains compatibility and use an appropriate voltage transformer when required.

What’s Included

• Marantz 2252B Stereo Receiver
• WC-122 Walnut Wood Case – as pictured

Video Demo & Additional Photos

Additional close-up photos and a demonstration video of this exact receiver are available on request.

Speaker & System Compatibility

The Marantz 2252B can be paired with many compatible passive speakers
and is well suited to traditional two-channel vintage systems.
When selecting speakers, consider impedance, sensitivity, room size, and desired listening level.

When System A and System B are used simultaneously, use appropriately rated speakers
and avoid connecting two low-impedance speaker pairs together.
HQaudios can assist with speaker and system matching before purchase.

Professional Packing & Shipping

Vintage receivers are heavy and delicate.
This unit will be professionally packed with protective cushioning and reinforcement
around the chassis, custom faceplate, dial glass, Gyro-Touch wheel, knobs,
WC-122 wood case, and rear connections.

1-Year HQaudios Technical Warranty

This Marantz 2252B is backed by our 1-Year HQaudios Technical Warranty
for qualifying functional issues under normal intended use.

We also provide ongoing technical support for setup, speaker matching,
operation, and future service questions.

Professionally Restored by HQaudios – Fully Tested –
Backed by Our 1-Year Warranty.