Marantz 2285B Value & Price History
As of 2026-10-06, a Marantz 2285B has a market value at around $2,850; restored examples average $2,399. Based on 18 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is roughly flat over the last 60 days ($2,525 → $2,499).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $2,525 | $2,700 | — |
| 2026-08-26 | $2,850 | $3,229.05 | — |
| 2026-08-30 | $2,850 | $3,012 | $2,598 |
| 2026-09-03 | $2,850 | $3,229.05 | $2,700 |
| 2026-09-07 | $2,850 | $3,229.05 | $2,700 |
| 2026-09-11 | $2,850 | $3,399 | $2,700 |
| 2026-09-15 | $2,850 | $3,399 | $2,700 |
| 2026-09-19 | $2,850 | — | $2,748 |
| 2026-09-23 | $2,700 | — | $2,748 |
| 2026-09-27 | $2,525 | — | $2,823 |
| 2026-10-01 | $2,525 | $2,399 | $2,823 |
| 2026-10-05 | $2,499 | $2,399 | $2,850 |
| 2026-10-06 | $2,499 | $2,399 | $2,850 |
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) | $2,850 |
| Currently listed (asking) | $2,499 |
| Restored value | $2,399 |
| Value vs MSRP | +284% |
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 $39
- Marantz 2285B Black $1,295
- Marantz 2275 $35
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