Marantz 2245 Stereo Receiver

Custom Black Faceplate – Reproduction WC-22 Style Wood Case – Professionally Restored

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

About This Receiver

Up for sale is a professionally restored Marantz 2245, one of Marantz’s classic early-1970s stereo receivers.
Rated at 45 watts per channel into 8 ohms, the 2245 combines the iconic blue dial display, Gyro-Touch tuning wheel, three-band tone controls, built-in phono stage, and pre-out / main-in connections.

This particular unit features a custom black faceplate for a distinctive appearance while retaining the original Marantz 2245 control layout.

It is housed in a reproduction WC-22 style walnut wood case. The black faceplate and wood case are custom / reproduction components and are not represented as factory-original Marantz black-face or OEM WC-22 parts.

Key Highlights

• Marantz 2245 stereo receiver
• Custom black faceplate – not factory-original black-face configuration
• Reproduction WC-22 style walnut wood case included
• Power supply and output stages repaired
• Specified capacitors and transistors replaced
• Bias and DC offset adjusted
• Dial lamps and FM Stereo indicator lamp renewed
• Controls and switches cleaned and serviced
• AM/FM tuner, phono, inputs, outputs, meters, and controls function-tested
• Extended real-world listening test completed
• 1-Year HQaudios Technical Warranty

Professional Restoration & Testing

Before Restoration

When this Marantz 2245 arrived at HQaudios, we inspected its mechanical, electrical, operational, and cosmetic condition.

• Power supply section inspected
• Power amplifier / output stages checked
• Phono board and tuner section evaluated
• Gyro-Touch tuning mechanism inspected
• Volume, tone controls, and push-button switches checked
• Dial and indicator illumination inspected

During Restoration

Based on our inspection, the receiver was restored while preserving the original Marantz circuit design and operating characteristics.

• Power supply repaired
• Power amplifier / output stages repaired
• 8 × 470µF / 100V electrolytic capacitors replaced
• 5 × C1815 transistors replaced
• Bias and DC offset adjusted for stable operation
• 8V dial lamps replaced
• FM Stereo indicator lamp replaced
• Volume, tone controls, and push-button switches cleaned and treated
• Chassis, custom black faceplate, and reproduction wood case cleaned and detailed

After Restoration

After service, the Marantz 2245 underwent comprehensive functional testing under real operating conditions.

• Output operation and channel balance checked under load
• AM/FM tuner reception and operation tested
• Phono stage tested
• Tone controls, inputs, outputs, and meter response verified
• Extended listening test completed to evaluate operational and thermal stability

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 2245 is often appreciated for its smooth, full-bodied vintage presentation. Its three-band tone controls provide useful adjustment for bass, midrange, and treble, while the built-in phono stage makes it well suited to traditional vinyl-based two-channel 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 lettering; not factory-original black-face configuration
• Knobs / Controls: Aluminum knobs and switches are complete and operate properly
• Wood Case: Reproduction WC-22 style walnut wood case included, as pictured
• Dial / Display: Dial glass is clear and illumination is operational
• Rear Panel: Speaker terminals, RCA connections, and antenna hardware are intact

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

Specifications

What’s Included

Marantz 2245 Stereo Receiver

Reproduction WC-22 Style Walnut Wood Case – as pictured

Only the items specifically described and shown as included are part of this sale.

Speaker & System Compatibility

The Marantz 2245 can be paired with many compatible passive speakers and is particularly well suited to traditional two-channel vintage systems. When selecting speakers, consider impedance, sensitivity, room size, and desired listening level. Contact HQaudios for system-matching guidance, compatible speakers,
turntables, and package pricing when purchasing multiple components.

Video Demo & Additional Photos

Contact HQaudios for availability of an operational video,
sound demonstration, or additional close-up photos of this exact receiver.

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, reproduction wood case, and rear connections.

1-Year HQaudios Technical Warranty

This Marantz 2245 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.