Marantz 2238 // Stereo Receiver

SOLD , now part of a Private Collection
This is a beautiful steel faced Marantz receiver. The mid-range response is nothing short of amazing. Whether you're just getting into vintage audio, or are growing your collection, it's hard to go wrong with this 2238.
Production
1977-79
Condition
9/10
Serial No.
U090544
Orig. MSRP
$360
Restoration
  • Full service check
  • Cleaned controls and switches
  • Detailed
Specs

Tuning range FM, MW

Power output 38 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)

Frequency response 15Hz to 60kHz

Total harmonic distortion 0.1%

Damping factor 45

Input sensitivity 1.8mV (MM), 180mV (line)

Signal to noise ratio 75dB (MM), 87dB (line)

Output 775mV (line), 1.5V (Pre out)

Semiconductors 3 x IC, 45 x transistors, 29 x diodes, 1 x FET

Dimensions 440 x 137 x 365mm

Weight26.5lbs (12kg)

Documentation

Marantz 2238 Owner's Manual

The History of Marantz
More than any other person, Saul Marantz defined premium home entertainment. Driven by his passion for music and his accomplishments as a classical guitarist – accomplishments that led to a close friendship with Andres Segovia – he was never satisfied with the “hi fi” equipment of his day. So he built better; first in...
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Stock No.
6753461502120
This is a beautiful steel faced Marantz receiver. The mid-range response is nothing short of amazing. Whether you're just getting into vintage audio, or are growing your collection, it's hard to go wrong with this 2238.

Production

1977-79

Condition

9/10

Serial No.

U090544

Orig. MSRP

$360

Restoration

  • Full service check
  • Cleaned controls and switches
  • Detailed

Specs

Tuning range FM, MW

Power output 38 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)

Frequency response 15Hz to 60kHz

Total harmonic distortion 0.1%

Damping factor 45

Input sensitivity 1.8mV (MM), 180mV (line)

Signal to noise ratio 75dB (MM), 87dB (line)

Output 775mV (line), 1.5V (Pre out)

Semiconductors 3 x IC, 45 x transistors, 29 x diodes, 1 x FET

Dimensions 440 x 137 x 365mm

Weight26.5lbs (12kg)

Documentation

Marantz 2238 Owner's Manual

The History of Marantz

More than any other person, Saul Marantz defined premium home entertainment. Driven by his passion for music and his accomplishments as a classical guitarist – accomplishments that led to a close friendship with Andres Segovia – he was never satisfied with the “hi fi” equipment of his day. So he built better; first in...
[ Read More ]

Stock No.

6753461502120

Marantz 2238 // Stereo Receiver
Marantz 2238 // Stereo Receiver
Marantz 2238 // Stereo Receiver
Marantz 2238 // Stereo Receiver
Marantz 2238 // Stereo Receiver
Marantz 2238 // Stereo Receiver
Marantz 2238 // Stereo Receiver
Marantz 2238 // Stereo Receiver

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