The Marantz 2270… the best vintage receiver of all time?

[@robertclark9]

I had both a 2245 and a 2270, and just sold the 2270 recently. It had a full upgrade in 2018 (outputs, filter caps, power supply, etc), and I was amazed at the price I got for it. I kept the 2245, paired with JBL L-166 Horizons, which has also had a full upgrade. I will die with this 2245, and it’s my man cave unit. The 2270 is imo the best overall receiver ever built.

[@WindtAudioVideo]

@robertclark9 thanks for the comment! Nothing like a Marantz and JBL combo!

[@tonywilson5155]

My 2270 wasa dumpster rescue,he took it in and rebuilt it,said it benched 94 wpc,he sold it to me for 75.00 I jumped on it bought a cherry case for it 2018,I got it in 98 Still use it all most every Day

[@dripmaster.g]

Awesome man! What a score!

[@tonywilson5155]

@dripmaster.g I still have a 2215B I bought at a sidewalk sale

[@WindtAudioVideo]

Yes!!! What a great story!

[@robertclark9]

Yes indeed. These early run 22XX series were underrated by a long shot. When upgrading my 2245 it tested at 54wpc into 8ohm. And they use every bit of those watts!

[@jovianmole1]

I drove my Maggies with this rcvr. Handled them just fine. Wow, what a product.

[@kevinyoungM14EBR]

I have a sweet sounding 2238B that has been in the family since new, it was cleaned and serviced about a year ago. I don't need a 2270 but I would probably buy one if I came across a good deal.

[@glenlapwing8468]

A 2270 with a Dual turntable & you were the shit back in the day! If you had JBL L-100s, you were the king

[@WindtAudioVideo]

@@glenlapwing8468 haha! Love it!

[@1Esprit93]

@@glenlapwing8468 or a pair of AR-3A’s

[@Gary-qq7og]

I have the 2275 receiver, love it.

[@stinkenstine]

My 2325 would smoke that in sound, power & looks

[@CohibaJoe]

I would say the Pioneer SX-1010 started the Power wars and in the Top 5. Best is in the Ears of the beholder.

[@Plekteret04]

I have got an old Marantz 2250B I did buy in 1976. Has also the walnut case. Have not used it for years. The selector switch was noicey and some lamps didn't work. I think I must do something with it now. Wanna like to use it with my vintage JBL's. The volume print on the faceplate was gone too. Something to do with this ?. I should have used the plastic protection shield. Didn't think about that. Greetings from Norway

[@kevinfestner6126]

I still have mine that I bought in the 70s. It needs new lamps.

[@1Esprit93]

I wish you would have shown the back side.

[@WindtAudioVideo]

@@1Esprit93 oh shoot… I’ll do it next time!

[@elliott-mtb5599]

I like LEDs during the day but after dark they are just too bright, maybe an auto dimmer circuit? Also not a big fan of the Marantz sound ( a bit too bright) I prefer Sansui, Sony or Onkyo from the same era..

[@Highlander-s5p]

A great stereo, amazing looking , maybe the best looking stereo ever made , but the best ? The best would have to be based on sound quality , in that measurement I would have to say Sansui was superior . to Marantz , or any other brand .. period .. Sansui is still affordable too , a bit of a secret among audio files , Those who own them know ... and will never switch just for a visual turn on ..

[@WindtAudioVideo]

@@Highlander-s5p I agree! The 8080 and 9090’s sound amazing! …as do the integrated amps.

[@Highlander-s5p]

@@WindtAudioVideo I have an old 4000 and it's just amazing for a mid power unit .. '

[@philigan2339]

Is this one for sale?

[@WindtAudioVideo]

@@philigan2339 Sorry it isn’t. Just delivered it back to the customer.

[@sbonamo]

Best in terms of eye candy. Sounds wise, it sucks especially compared to today's gear.

[@WindtAudioVideo]

@@sbonamo thanks for your comment!

[@michaelaue7411]

Pioneer sx 1010 is a much better receiver for less money and has a better look

[@tommywingate7186]

Well that settles that.

[@phillipschumacher8734]

Use some real music to demonstrate, not the fake stuff!

[@WindtAudioVideo]

@@phillipschumacher8734 thank you for your comment. I agree and would love to, but KZbin will flag copyrighted material.