This is a classic solid state Marantz 2245 receiver. It was produced from 1971 to around 1976 and put out 45 watts per channel into 8 ohms. The retail price in 1971 was around $450.
It has the typical look a a mid 1970’s Marantz receiver with the brushed aluminum face plate, blue tuning dial and flywheel tuner, which they called Gyro Touch Tuning.
As you can see the Marantz 2245 has a Mid tone adjustment which is nice. It also has a Low and Hi Filter along with Loudness and Muting.
It really looks great in the WC-22 wood case but keep in mind that the wood case can inhibit the flow of air into the unit somewhat which can result in overheating. Still, they do look good in wood! The color of the tuning dial is usually off quite a bit from the original color because the vellum paper that is used yellows over time giving the blue more of a greenish color. Many people change ou the original lamps with LED lamps. They are nice but sometimes are a little more pronounced than the original lamps.
Most of the Marantz receivers of this time are well built. Restorations aren’t that difficult either as it is nicely laid out and many of the boards will swivel out of place without completely removing them. For a look at a 2245 restoration check out at RetroVoltage.
One thing you will run into with vintage Marantz receivers, and all vintage receivers for that matter, is that the switches and potentiometers will become dirty over the years. This can result in some strange behaviors. So, before spending hundreds of dollars on a restoration try cleaning the push button switches and pots on the receiver. If you want more detail on this procedure check out these threads at AudioKarma. Thread 1 Thread 2
Mid 1970’s Marantz receivers are very popular and the Maratnz 2245 is no exception. Fortunately they sold quite of few of them so they aren’t particularly difficult to find. But, demand does keep the prices up. The 2245 is a good mid range receiver and has a reputation for producing a great sound. Prices have climbed over the last few years and will probably continue to do so.
I’ve had my Marantz 2245 since new. I have never had any work done to it.
I no longer have stereo sound on the right side, of main or rear speakers when I play tape, phono or Auxilery (CD)
If play in Mono then I have sound on both sides.
And if the radio is broadcasting in stereo I have no sound on the right side but if broadcasting in mono then I sound on both sides. Any comments on how to repair. Thank you.
It may be the the capacitor or protection circuit. I had similar issues with intermittent audio. None of my audio cables would connect properly. The sound was as if a connection was loose. I had the same issue with component cables too. I’ve had my receiver worked on 2x in the last 10 yrs. The first time the capacitor was replaced and just days ago the protection circuit was repaired. I brought it into a shop that works on older audio equipment and now… My Marantz is back!
push and release Mono/Stereo switch about 10-20 times and try to slightly wiggle it in stereo position if the sound comes back . if it is the case , you got a dirty switch . And it is time for good cleaning of all switches and controls.
Say are there any parts for the 2245
Deloxit 5 or faderlube. Don’t get it on the aluminum .
Is the blackface 2245 as good as the silver
They are the same. The blackface is just an aftermarket face
Yo recien me compre un 2245 en un estsdo impecable y un gran sonido
No es mejor que mi otro marantz SR-6000 es mucho mejor de sonido
Saludos
The flux capacitor woukd get it purring
Hi – Can anyone give me some advice on Speaker Paring with the Marantz 2245?
Thanks
JBL L 100’s for great paring to 2245!
I am about to purchase a 2245. The owner claims work has been done and whatever needed to be done,has been done. My question is,am I getting a real good deal at $500 Canadian if it is working and functioning as he claims? Thanks 👍.
Definitely. If it’s fully functional and decent condition then that’s a good deal. That’s about $365 US and 2245’s sell easily for $500-$600 US. If it’s really clean then $700+ US.