Marantz 2245 Value & Price History
As of 2026-09-22, a Marantz 2245 has a market value at around $15; restored examples average $2,499, parts units around $598. Based on 189 estimated sales.
Is a parts unit worth buying?
The $598 parts price is $602 less than the $1,200 working asking price — a 50% gap. Whether that gap covers the cost of repair depends on what's wrong.
What "for parts" usually means for a receiver: Receivers listed "for parts" usually have a blown fuse, dead channel, scratchy controls, or failed capacitors. Cosmetic issues (missing knobs, cracked dial glass) also land units in this category.
When it pencils out: A full recap from a competent shop runs $250–450 for most receivers. Single-channel failures are often cheaper — a bad transistor or blown fuse might be $80–150 in labour. If the gap between the parts price and working price is $602 and recap costs are $300, you're likely ahead financially if the unit responds to service.
When to walk away: A receiver with a cracked transformer, missing output transistors with no replacements available, or major physical damage (water, fire, rodents) is genuinely for parts only. Check listing photos carefully for burnt boards or missing components.
DIY vs shop: Scratchy controls and dead dial lamps are DIY fixes — DeoxIT and a lamp kit cost under $30. Beyond that, receivers need a bench and test equipment. Full repair cost context: what vintage stereo repair actually costs.
Price history
Asking median is roughly flat over the last 46 days ($1,175 → $1,200).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $1,175 | $2,499 | — |
| 2026-08-25 | $1,200 | $2,374.05 | — |
| 2026-08-28 | $1,175 | $2,374 | — |
| 2026-08-31 | $1,200 | $2,374 | $15 |
| 2026-09-03 | $1,200 | $2,374 | $15 |
| 2026-09-06 | $1,200 | $2,374 | $15 |
| 2026-09-09 | $1,200 | $2,499 | $15 |
| 2026-09-12 | $1,200 | $2,499 | $15 |
| 2026-09-15 | $1,200 | $2,499 | $15 |
| 2026-09-18 | $1,175 | $2,499 | $15 |
| 2026-09-21 | $1,200 | $2,499 | $15 |
| 2026-09-22 | $1,200 | $2,499 | $15 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1971–1974 |
| Power output | 45 wpc (8 ohms) |
| Type | Receiver |
| Brand | Marantz |
| Original MSRP | 449 (1971) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$3,450 today |
| Market value (sold) | $15 |
| Currently listed (asking) | $1,200 |
| Restored value | $2,499 |
| Value vs MSRP | +167% |
Buying notes
Mid-power Marantz at 45 watts. Shares the 22xx look and gyro-touch tuning. Check that the flywheel coasts smoothly; string stretch causes tuning to slip. All original capacitors are past service life; budget $230-350 for a recap.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Marantz 2245. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Marantz 2245 dial lamp kit on eBay →
- Marantz 2245 capacitor recap kit on eBay →
- Fuses for the Marantz 2245 on eBay →
- DeoxIT D5 — cleans oxidized contacts, quiets scratchy pots on Amazon →
- Multimeter — check DC offset before connecting speakers on Amazon →
- Speaker wire on Amazon →
Purchases through these links may earn StereoWorth a small commission at no extra cost to you. See our affiliate disclosure. Repair budgeting: what vintage stereo repair actually costs.
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Current listings
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