Marantz 2385 Vintage Stereo Receiver + FREE WC-124 – Professionally Restored – 1-Year Warranty

This listing is for a Marantz 2385 vintage stereo receiver, professionally inspected, serviced, and tested by HQaudios.
This unit has been prepared for reliable daily use while preserving the warm, powerful, musical sound that makes classic Marantz 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, tuner source, or tape deck.

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 2385 delivers the classic vintage Marantz sound: warm, smooth, powerful, full-bodied, and musical.
It pairs beautifully with vintage speakers and is a great choice for vinyl playback, FM listening, and high-powered classic stereo setups.

The sound is clean and engaging, with strong midrange presence, smooth highs, and powerful low-end response.
It is ideal for listeners who appreciate natural tone, substantial power, 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

• The Marantz 2385 was carefully inspected upon arrival to evaluate its overall condition and identify issues affecting operation.

• The initial inspection identified missing/damaged controls and components, including a missing Balance knob and issues around the rear AC/power area.

• The unit was also inspected for problems involving the front panel, VU meters, illumination, wiring, power amplifier section, and AM circuitry.

During Restoration

• Based on the service inspection sheet, the following work was performed:

• The front panel and internal areas were thoroughly cleaned to remove accumulated dust and contamination.

• The power amplifier section was inspected and serviced as part of the restoration process.

• The VU meter levels were calibrated to ensure accurate and properly balanced meter operation.

• The original indicator lighting was serviced/replaced with LED illumination.

• Wiring and connections were inspected and repaired.

• Defective transistor components in the AM section were replaced as documented by the technician.

• AC/power-related connections and components were inspected and serviced to ensure safe and reliable operation.

After Restoration

•The Marantz 2385 was powered up and tested after service to verify stable operation.

• The VU meters were checked after calibration for proper and balanced response.

• The indicator lighting was tested to confirm proper illumination.

• The amplifier section was tested for stable operation and proper signal output.

• AM operation and associated circuitry were checked after servicing.

• All serviced areas were rechecked to ensure the receiver was operating reliably before completion of the restoration.

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 2385 pairs exceptionally well with high-quality vintage speakers and is an excellent foundation for a powerful classic two-channel system.

• Classic Marantz System
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Acoustic Research AR-3a Speakers

• Vintage JBL System
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JBL L100 Speakers

• Classic Altec Lansing System
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Altec Lansing Vintage Speakers

• Classic Klipsch System
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Klipsch Vintage Speakers

• Vintage ESS System
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ESS AMT Speakers

• Classic High-Power System
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Vintage High-Efficiency Speakers
Turntable + Phono Stage

For the best performance, pair the Marantz 2385 with speakers capable of handling its substantial power output and position the speakers properly in the listening room to achieve the best stereo imaging, tonal balance, and overall soundstage.

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.