2235B

About the 2235B

The Marantz 2235B, introduced in 1977 with a95, is a classic 2-channel solid-state stereo receiver known for its warm, rich, and detailed sound. It features a sensitive FM tuner with an FET front end, ceramic IF filters, and a phase locked loop multiplex decoder, as well as a highly selective AM tuner with advanced integrated circuits. The amplifier delivers a conservative 35 watts per channel into 8 ohms, with some restored units measured at up to 47 watts per channel, capable of driving most power-hungry speakers. It includes a low distortion preamplifier, two direct coupled amplifiers, and connections for two pairs of loudspeakers, turntable, two tape recorders, stereo headphones, and auxiliary sources such as CD players or TV sound. The phono section is highly regarded for bringing records to life. The unit has a classic Marantz design and is relatively easy to service due to accessible board layout. Dimensions are approximately 17.3" W x 5.4" H x 14.4" D, weighing about 26.4 lbs. It supports 8 ohm speakers but can run 4 ohm speakers with caution. The receiver includes tone controls (bass, mid, treble), a high filter, and a wood case option (Model WC-22).