Marantz Model 2500 Vintage Stereo Receiver; MM Phono (Fully Restored)

Marantz Model 2500 Vintage Stereo Receiver Highlights

Product: Marantz Model 2500 Vintage Stereo Receiver; MM Phono (Fully Restored)

Product SKU: 30645

Serial Number: 0020071

Voltage: 120V

Cosmetic Description: 7/10 Very good cosmetic condition with some minor visible cosmetic wear including some very light surface scratches on the top, sides, and faceplate. Despite a few minor flaws, this classic unit presents beautifully with all new faceplate bulbs and a vibrant oscilloscope display with no burn-in.

What is Included: Receiver, Manual, Service manual (copy), Pelican flight case with custom foam inserts

Functional Notes: Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.

Age: Circa 1977-1979

# of Owners: Unknown

Tobacco Exposure: No

Service History: This unit has been faithfully restored to bring it back to its original condition. Components replaced include the following: all PCB caps, power input caps, output transistors, drivers, diodes, relays, cooling fan, Oscilloscope tube. The specific origin of the work done is unknown, but the unit has been fully inspected and tested and found to be in great working condition.

MSRP: $1600

Other Notes: "If we had to give a capsule review of the Marantz 2500, we would say that (for a receiver, at least) it has an average quality AM tuner, a considerably better-than-average FM tuner, and a superb audio amplifier. The amplifier should not be compared only to those in other receivers. It ranks with the most powerful amplifiers one can buy for home use, and it is a very, very good one in addition to being the coolest, by far, that we have tested. For those who are concerned with slew-rate considerations, we measured a 30-volt-per-microsecond slew rate on the Marantz 2500, which is certainly more than adequate. Also, with a mixed 19,000- and 20,000-Hz input signal driving the amplifier to within 0.1 dB of its clipping condition, the only distortion product detectable in the audio range was a -76-dB component at the 1,000-Hz difference frequency. Obviously, in matters of performance, the Marantz 2500 is a truly first-rate product." -Stereo Review Magazine (February 1978)

Product Specifications

Reviews:  Stereo Review (Feb 1978

Shipping: Cost to ship this item within the contiguous United States is a flat rate of $179- including packaging and insurance. For all other locations including Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Alaska, please request a quote prior to purchase. Items with factory packaging will be double boxed. When factory packaging not available re-usable shipping box with custom injected-foam mold will be used. (for all items over 10 lbs). Note that all items valued over $750 will require a signature upon delivery.