MARANTZ 2235B Vintage Stereo Receiver – FREE WC-22 – Professionally Restored – 1-Year Warranty

This listing is for a MARANTZ 2235B vintage stereo receiver, professionally inspected, serviced, and tested by HQaudios.
The Marantz 2235B is one of the most admired receivers from the classic “B” series, combining elegant styling, outstanding reliability, and the signature warm Marantz sound. Carefully restored to original operating standards, this receiver delivers exceptional musical performance while preserving the timeless character that has made vintage Marantz equipment highly collectible.

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 “B” Series warm and detailed sound
• 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 2235B delivers the unmistakable Marantz sound with a beautifully warm midrange, silky-smooth treble, and clean, controlled bass. Its refined amplifier design provides excellent detail and stereo separation while maintaining the rich, natural musicality that has made the 2235B one of the most popular receivers in the Marantz lineup.

Rated at 35 watts per channel, the 2235B easily drives a wide range of efficient vintage and modern loudspeakers. Whether listening to vinyl, FM broadcasts, jazz, classic rock, or acoustic recordings, it produces an open, engaging soundstage with effortless dynamics and exceptional long-term listening comfort.

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 original 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, precise 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 indicators
• 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 2235B‘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 2235B, HQaudios placed 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 2235B was 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 were inspected to support stable and reliable operation. Components that no longer met technical specifications were replaced based on inspection and testing results, while critical solder joints were reinforced to improve operational stability.

After the technical restoration is complete, the exterior is professionally cleaned and detailed to preserve the 2235B‘s original appearance while respecting the authentic character of vintage Marantz equipment.

After Restoration

Once restoration was completed, this 2235B underwent 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 were thoroughly tested to verify proper operation.

Finally, the unit underwent 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 was the Marantz 2235B approved and prepared for its next owner.

Video Test & Sound Demo

Please contact us directly 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 2235B 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 2235B 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. 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.