Experience classic 1970s Marantz hi-fi with this professionally serviced Marantz Model 2238B, a 38-watt-per-channel silver-face AM/FM stereo receiver featuring the legendary Marantz Gyro-Touch tuning wheel, illuminated blue dial, dedicated phono input, and three-band tone controls.

This example has received extensive professional electronic servicing, including recapping, DC offset and bias adjustments, cleaning and lubrication of controls, new warm LED dial lamps, and 3+ hours of bench testing.

The receiver comes with its black ventilated metal cover. No wood cabinet is included.

Offered by BASH Vintage Audio, specializing in carefully selected, serviced, tested, and accurately described vintage hi-fi equipment.

Classic Sound. Reborn for Today.

✨ Highlights

• Marantz Model 2238B vintage stereo receiver
• 38 watts per channel into 8 ohms
• Professionally and extensively recapped
• New warm LED dial illumination
• 3+ hours of bench testing
• DC offset and bias professionally adjusted
• Potentiometers and switches cleaned and lubricated
• Original main filter capacitors tested good and retained
• Original AM/FM tuner board retained without recapping
• Classic silver faceplate and illuminated blue dial
• Marantz Gyro-Touch tuning wheel
• Built-in phono preamplifier for vinyl playback
• Black ventilated metal cover
• No wood cabinet included

🔧 Professional Electronic Service & Testing

This Marantz 2238B received extensive professional servicing by an experienced vintage audio technician.

Electronic restoration:

• Professional recapping of applicable electronic boards
• Original main filter capacitors evaluated, tested good, and retained
• Original AM/FM tuner board retained without recapping
• DC offset adjusted
• Bias professionally adjusted
• Potentiometers cleaned and lubricated
• Switches cleaned and lubricated
• New warm LED dial lamps installed
• 3+ hours of bench testing completed

Cleaning and detailing:

• Controls and switches professionally cleaned and lubricated
• Ultrasonic cleaning of applicable removable components
• Additional cleaning and detailing of accessible areas

Important restoration disclosure: This receiver has undergone substantial electronic servicing and recapping but is not represented as a complete replacement of every original electronic component.

The main filter capacitors and AM/FM tuner board remain original.

🎵 Sound & Performance

The Marantz 2238B is a highly regarded vintage stereo receiver combining classic analog styling with traditional two-channel audio functionality.

Features include:

• 38 watts per channel into 8 ohms
• AM/FM stereo tuner
• Dedicated phono input for turntables
• AUX input for external sources
• Tape monitor connections
• Bass, midrange, and treble tone controls
• Loudness control
• High filter
• Dual speaker-system selection
• Headphone output
• Classic Marantz Gyro-Touch tuning wheel

Its traditional analog controls and integrated phono stage make it a compelling option for vinyl enthusiasts and classic two-channel stereo systems.

Sound characteristics will depend on the connected speakers, audio sources, room acoustics, and listening preferences.

🖤 Cosmetic Condition

This Marantz 2238B presents attractively for its age.

• Original silver faceplate
• Complete knob and switch arrangement
• Classic blue Marantz tuning dial
• New warm LED lighting
• Black ventilated metal cover
• Light cosmetic marks and age-related wear consistent with vintage audio equipment

The faceplate and metal cover may show minor scratches, small marks, and finish wear upon close inspection.

This receiver is not represented as cosmetically mint or flawless.

All photographs show the actual receiver being sold. Please examine them carefully.

Cabinet disclosure: The receiver includes the black metal cover shown in the photographs. No original or aftermarket wood cabinet is included.

🎥 YouTube Demonstration Video

YouTube demonstration: Link to be added.

A video demonstration of this exact Marantz 2238B can be provided so prospective buyers can see the receiver in operation.

The actual-unit photographs and any posted demonstration video form part of the listing description.

⭐ Why Buy From BASH Vintage Audio?

Classic Sound. Reborn for Today.

BASH Vintage Audio specializes in carefully selected vintage stereo receivers, amplifiers, and classic hi-fi equipment.

Our approach:

Inspect • Clean • Service • Test • Document • Pack Properly

• Detailed electronic restoration disclosures
• Actual-unit photography
• Transparent cosmetic condition descriptions
• Professional servicing when documented
• Bench testing before listing
• Video demonstrations when available
• Careful packing designed for fragile vintage electronics
• Communication through Reverb before and after purchase

We believe vintage audio deserves accurate descriptions, careful preparation, and responsible handling.

📦 What's Included

• Marantz Model 2238B stereo receiver
• Black ventilated metal cover

No wood cabinet or additional accessories are included unless specifically described.

Reasonable offers are welcome.

Local pickup may be arranged in Newton/Auburndale, Massachusetts.

🚚 Professional Shipping & Packaging

Vintage stereo receivers require careful handling and packaging.

BASH Vintage Audio takes particular care in preparing vintage hi-fi components for shipment.

• Receiver carefully cushioned and protected
• Additional protection for the faceplate, knobs, controls, and chassis
• Reinforced packing materials
• Double-boxing when appropriate
• Insured ground shipment
• Tracking information provided after shipment
• Reverb Safe Shipping/protection used when applicable
• Outbound shipping label generated through Reverb

Please retain all original packing materials until the receiver has been inspected and tested after delivery.

For shipping-related damage, photograph both the receiver and its packaging before contacting us through Reverb.

↩️ BASH Vintage Audio Return Policy

Returns are handled through Reverb in accordance with the return terms displayed on this listing and applicable Reverb policies.

If an issue arises, please contact BASH Vintage Audio through Reverb first so we can review the situation and assist with an appropriate resolution.

For shipping-related damage:

• Retain all original packaging materials.
• Photograph the receiver and packaging.
• Contact us promptly through Reverb.
• Do not discard packaging or attempt repairs or modifications before the issue has been reviewed.

Return shipping labels:

• For authorized returns, the return shipping label is issued through Reverb.
• Return-label processing may take approximately five business days or longer.
• Returns must follow Reverb's applicable procedures and the listing's return terms.
• Authorized returns should include all originally supplied accessories and packing materials and be returned in the same condition, subject to Reverb's policies.

📋 Vintage Electronics Disclosure

This Marantz 2238B is approximately five decades old.

Although professionally serviced and bench tested, vintage electronic equipment may require additional maintenance over time.

Electronic servicing and recapping do not constitute a lifetime guarantee against component failure.

The receiver is sold in the specifically described, serviced, and photographed condition.

Please review all photographs, service disclosures, and available demonstration materials before purchasing.

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