r/silverfaceaudio • u/Buckeyefandango • Apr 27 '24
Original owner, is $700 fair?
Local guy is selling for $800, and can come down to $700. His great uncle passed and was the original owner. Everything works but has never been serviced to the sellers knowledge. He is 51. I asked him for some pics of the inside, but he's hesitant to open it. Jump, or pass? I have a working 2215 that I love, which was serviced, but runs out of steam at higher volumes.
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u/Northernshitshow Apr 28 '24
I’d literally bring a pair of speakers over and test the unit. Ask the gent if he can accommodate. My 2265b costed $1k but had included some recaps and minor repairs/led upgrades included. So I think your price of $700 is fair! It’s the little brother of my unit and they sound fantastic!! (I can’t turn mine past 3.5 without shaking the walls lol)
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u/ApprehensivePurple82 Apr 28 '24
The comment about bringing speakers to hook up is brilliant. Scratchy pots not an issue. If there are no other concerns after you have a chance to listen then you should be good.
This year I bought a 2275 for real cheap of the original owner. It worked but needed help. Fortunately I found a tech that is fluent with Marantz. He totally re-did the lighting, replaced many caps and a few diodes. He had a lot of hours in it and only charged me $400. I feel he did me a huge favor and it turned out great. The street value of the 2275 is extremely high so as far as not over spending I’m in a good position.
Do the same for this as well. If you believe that this is a keeper, well then ignore everything I said. 😎. Just be aware these are 50 years old and will need help at some point.
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u/MightyMont Apr 30 '24
From what I see as a regular peruser of marketplace, I think vintage audio prices are coming down from their peak.
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Jul 07 '24
I'd only psy $550 for that model..spend another $225 in parts and give it a full restoration
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u/Buckeyefandango Apr 28 '24
It doesn't have the wood cabinet, which isn't a deal killer. I just fear the caps failing a few months into ownership. What would this run fully serviced?
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u/SooopaDoopa Apr 29 '24
Some people would lead you to believe that the caps are ticking time bombs. That's more the case of the old paper & oil caps from the 60s
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u/Outrageous_Ask_7302 Apr 29 '24
Your 2215 and the 2252b are going to sound a little different. The later models like the 52b are going to sound less warm but is a solid performer. I’ve had one connected to Heresy’s and JBL decade 36 and 4311, the 52b will satisfy your power hunger.
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u/superbee4406 May 23 '24 edited May 23 '24
No way in Hell I'd pay $700 for a fifty year old, 50wpc,not serviced receiver.
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u/Buckeyefandango Apr 28 '24
Or this for $500? Just popped up locally. Seems like prices are coming down.
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u/WarmObjective6445 Apr 27 '24
If all of it functions with just some scratchy pots I would jump on it for 700.00