Marantz 2285B Value & Price History
As of 2026-11-05, a Marantz 2285B has a market value at around $2,400. Based on 63 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is up 7% over the last 90 days ($2,525 → $2,700).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $2,525 | $2,700 | — |
| 2026-08-29 | $2,850 | $3,040 | $2,598 |
| 2026-09-05 | $2,850 | $3,229.05 | $2,700 |
| 2026-09-12 | $2,850 | $3,399 | $2,700 |
| 2026-09-19 | $2,850 | — | $2,748 |
| 2026-09-26 | $2,525 | — | $2,748 |
| 2026-10-03 | $2,499 | $2,399 | $2,823 |
| 2026-10-10 | $2,525 | $2,399 | $2,850 |
| 2026-10-17 | $2,525 | $2,399 | $2,549 |
| 2026-10-26 | $2,525 | $2,449 | $2,497 |
| 2026-11-02 | $2,525 | $2,499 | $2,400 |
| 2026-11-05 | $2,700 | $2,499 | $2,400 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1977–1979 |
| Power output | 85 wpc (8 ohms) |
| Type | Receiver |
| Brand | Marantz |
| Original MSRP | 650 (1977) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$3,300 today |
| Market value (sold) | $2,400 |
| Currently listed (asking) | $2,700 |
| Value vs MSRP | +315% |
Buying notes
85-watt B-revision Marantz. More common than the original 2285. Recap $250-380. Solid mid-tier choice. Verify gyro-touch tuning holds position and both channels play at matched volume. Good performance for the price relative to the flagship models.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Marantz 2285B. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Marantz 2285B dial lamp kit on eBay →
- Marantz 2285B capacitor recap kit on eBay →
- Fuses for the Marantz 2285B 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 →
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Comparable models
- Marantz 2285 $43
- Marantz 2285B Black $763
- Marantz 2275 $30
Head-to-head comparisons
Current listings
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Marantz 2285b Stereophonic Receiver Excellent Condition$2,850
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Marantz 2285B Vintage Stereo Receiver/Excellent Condition/94 WPC!$2,499
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Silver Vintage Marantz 2285B Stereo Receiver & Marantz tape deck 5030B$2,500
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Marantz Stereophonic Receiver Model No. 2285B fully tested$2,550
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Marantz 2285b Receiver $2,850
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Marantz 2285b Receiver$3,100
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