flatgrass Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 I realize these aren't that common now, but thought I would try. Had one that I sold about ten years ago and sellers remorse has built to a point I am actively seeking a replacement. Thanks, Kevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Prices are very high on vintage receivers right now (among other things), so good luck in your search. The 2230 is a nice unit, and sounds great when properly restored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limberpine Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 There is a 2235 here loclally: https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/ele/d/hillsboro-vintage-marantz-and-sony-hi/7330796338.html Lemme know if your interested in it and want to have me get it and ship it to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatgrass Posted June 6, 2021 Author Share Posted June 6, 2021 Thanks Lumber, but pretty set on locating a 2230. Quirky, I know, but not crazy about the balance slider. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 I had a restored 2230 but sold it. Shoulda kept it. That unit sounded nice.Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 There is a 2235 here loclally: https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/ele/d/hillsboro-vintage-marantz-and-sony-hi/7330796338.html Lemme know if your interested in it and want to have me get it and ship it to you. Does anyone know which Portland this is?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Oregon, and it's gone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limberpine Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Here is a 2230: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/123192753 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Shop goodwill, usually wide selection of gear. It's not the goodwill your Dad shopped at.....The few bids I bid were more than they were worth from a good seller and still lost em'....If I can't find it on C list I go to ebay. My last few gear purchases were better than described, way better, and two 40+ year old units, in original boxes (not even mentioned) for 30+ years, who knew...?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatgrass Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 Can't say I have ever had the remarkable better than advertised deal. I am really hoping something may present itself on the forum if I give it enough time. Craigslist over the years has declined. If push comes to shove, then Ebay and/or us Audiomart will probably get a look. I have resigned I may be paying some premium, just would prefer not to have to pay a PREMIUM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 I can't say I ever had a better than advertised deal either, until lately...I bid on a ZERO feedback, one grainy photo receiver. I got it for less than obviously poor condition units. I received a double LARGE box, with original box inside, manual, unsent owners registration from 1980, with a perfect, spotless unit inside. I contacted to thank the lady, she said her brother passed in 1991 and it was boxed up since. So...that may not happen again EVER...but who knows...The next chance I took, I bought a unit with decent but not great photos and not much description, no box mentioned again. The unit arrived in HEAVY DUTY double LARGE box, with ORIGINAL Pioneer box inside. The unit was from a time capsule I guess, just like new, and I'm very picky. So....I may get burned bad next time but....DON"T dismiss any place from looking. I had previously posted wanted here, without any luck........I did have a few offers from nice members to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Marantz 2230 looks real nice, original box, Facebook market place, located in Ann Arbor, not mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davis419b Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 I have absolutely the most mint 2238 you will ever see. I bought this 12 years ago and it was so nice I boxed it back up and stored it every since .If you look inside every screw still has the blue drop of paint on it that tells you if it has been removed and none had been removed. Wood case is perfect as well as the face actually when you buy them they come with a plastic cover on the face. The plastic is still there and in perfect condition. It wont be cheap but you get what you pay for. I am no longer wanting to be a collector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatgrass Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 Jeeper - not on Facebook, but had the wife take a look. Could not locate it. It did sound nice though, would have like to have seen a picture. Davis - thank you for the generous offer. That one sounds amazing. But, there is something about the minimal look of the 2230 that really appeals to me. Will continue to sit and wait. I can relate to transitioning through the accumulation phase. I plan on this (if obtained) being around a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiva Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 There are a few on Ebay. this one with free shipping. https://www.ebay.com/itm/324653175141?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=8b7aaabc-c85f-11eb-a4cf-646335343631 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 3 hours ago, flatgrass said: Jeeper - not on Facebook, but had the wife take a look. Could not locate it. It did sound nice though, would have like to have seen a picture. Davis - thank you for the generous offer. That one sounds amazing. But, there is something about the minimal look of the 2230 that really appeals to me. Will continue to sit and wait. I can relate to transitioning through the accumulation phase. I plan on this (if obtained) being around a long time. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/980739309419880/?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A284be3a5-de1f-48fa-bc3e-50d5caac58c9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacWorks Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 If it's any comfort, I picked up a 2230 for $250 and was underwhelmed. Ended up buying this and am much happier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatgrass Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 I appreciate everyone looking out for this. I did go through those on eBay, including the one Shiva points out. If I knew of some way to polish out the scratches on the left side, I could see that as a definite possibility. I figure most anything I find is going to have to go to a tech and be put on the bench so that is a given. Jimbo - that is a better looking front. Will see if I can get the wife to reach out. MacWorks - very nice Fisher. I currently have a 1060 that I had fully refurbished in 2015. I sold the 2230 when I got the 1060 thinking I had too many pieces. But, now I would like to add a 2230 back into the mix, so am familiar with the sound. I also have a 222C for when I feel in the tube mood. Am not anxious, can let the piece cross my path in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khorndog Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2592262134410804/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_general&referral_story_type=general&tracking={"qid"%3A"6972503190811551588"%2C"mf_story_key"%3A"33943751689204320"%2C"commerce_rank_obj"%3A"{\"target_id\"%3A33943751689204320%2C\"target_type\"%3A6%2C\"primary_position\"%3A43%2C\"ranking_signature\"%3A2232453459917930496%2C\"commerce_channel\"%3A501%2C\"value\"%3A4.2167609746043e-5%2C\"upsell_type\"%3A120%2C\"grouping_info\"%3Anull}"%2C"lightning_feed_qid"%3A"6972501897936146014"%2C"lightning_feed_ranking_signature"%3A"7760857976608391168"} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFP Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Have this one for $800.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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