Marantz 2238B Value & Price History
As of 2026-10-06, a Marantz 2238B has a market value at around $20; restored examples average $1,499. Based on 191 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is up 3% over the last 60 days ($900 → $925).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $900 | $1,099 | — |
| 2026-08-26 | $900 | $999.99 | — |
| 2026-08-30 | $975 | $1,487 | $20 |
| 2026-09-03 | $850 | $1,499 | $20 |
| 2026-09-07 | $827 | $1,487 | $20 |
| 2026-09-11 | $850 | $1,487 | $20 |
| 2026-09-15 | $799.99 | $1,549 | $20 |
| 2026-09-19 | $799.99 | $1,549 | $20 |
| 2026-09-23 | $900 | $1,499 | $20 |
| 2026-09-27 | $925 | $1,499 | $20 |
| 2026-10-01 | $950 | $1,499 | $20 |
| 2026-10-05 | $925 | $1,499 | $20 |
| 2026-10-06 | $925 | $1,499 | $20 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1977–1980 |
| Power output | 38 wpc (8 ohms) |
| Type | Receiver |
| Brand | Marantz |
| Original MSRP | 400 (1977) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$2,000 today |
| Market value (sold) | $20 |
| Currently listed (asking) | $925 |
| Restored value | $1,499 |
| Value vs MSRP | +131% |
Buying notes
38-watt late-run 22xx model. One of the more affordable ways into the Marantz receiver look. Capacitors are due for replacement; budget $200-300. Check the gyro-touch tuning stays put; string stretch is more common on lower-use examples that sat in storage.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Marantz 2238B. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Marantz 2238B dial lamp kit on eBay →
- Marantz 2238B capacitor recap kit on eBay →
- Fuses for the Marantz 2238B 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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- Marantz 2235B $23
- Marantz 2245 $17
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