Marantz 2270 w/black faceplate

[RobHolt]

I'm not usually a great fan of black face vintage receivers, but these Marantz units do look stunning. It's the silver knobs and buttons + lighting which does it IMO.

 

[cbrown094]

Thanks Steven, since I don't use Instagram would it be possible for you to PM his email address if not too much trouble?
Bruce

Bruce, can you share Tony's email with me in a PM please? Love that black faceplate look! Many thanks.

Chris

 

[Steven Tate]

Bruce, can you share Tony's email with me in a PM please? Love that black faceplate look! Many thanks.

Chris

PM Bob (wlhd1610). He is currently receiving them from Tony for resale. Tony has agreed to get an occasional batch made if Bob will sell them. Time is his limiting factor.

 

[Steven Tate]

Just received this jewel in the mail from Bob Speece (wlhd1610). Laser etched black beauty. It was packed in a way it could be dropped from the Empire State Building without damage. My plan is to install it on a 2245 I restored for my daughter. Also have a new WC-22 repro for that unit that looks great. This is going to make a dynamite looking machine. Unfortunately, I'm in the process of moving (four months now getting my house ready to sell and remodeling the one I bought to move into). Should be moving in about first week of August, so can't wait to get my space set up and get my gear going. I'm so glad Bob stepped up to help Tony get these faceplates made and available to those of us who drool every time we see one of those pics.

 

[PooPoo]

Thanks! Still kind of new to all of this and the forum. Is there a directory around with the AK experts that can refurb my 2270? Big forum...it's easy to get lost.

Yes I can do the refurb pm me

 

[tonebells]

Bob is just now shipping my original 18 faceplate back to me. So the 18 faceplate should be for sale soon.

Tony

 

[Steven Tate]

I got a black etched 2245 faceplate from Bob. Absolutely beautiful, although I haven't installed it yet. I'm still down from a move that temporarily has me with no work space.

 

[catrafter]

Those black face plates are a work of art. Bob's packing is bomb proof.

Tom

 

[thxdave]

I too have a black 2245 faceplate from Bob and I can't wait to get it on my unit along with the black powdercoated cabinet.

 

[rBuckner]

 

[PooPoo]

Here's an original European

 

[PooPoo]

Any chance you guys will be making the Sansui Eight Deluxe in BlackFace? I've always wanted one it's one of my favorite receiver!

 

[tonebells]

I received the parts for the 18 today. They are a work of art and much heaver then the original.

Tony

 

[Chrisxo55441]

Just received this jewel in the mail from Bob Speece (wlhd1610). Laser etched black beauty. It was packed in a way it could be dropped from the Empire State Building without damage. My plan is to install it on a 2245 I restored for my daughter. Also have a new WC-22 repro for that unit that looks great. This is going to make a dynamite looking machine. Unfortunately, I'm in the process of moving (four months now getting my house ready to sell and remodeling the one I bought to move into). Should be moving in about first week of August, so can't wait to get my space set up and get my gear going. I'm so glad Bob stepped up to help Tony get these faceplates made and available to those of us who drool every time we see one of those pics.

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Dammit i was going to sell my spare 2245 now you got me thinking of putting one of these on and doing a side by side then moving one to the bedroom.

 

[Steven Tate]

Chris, I know you love the 2245 like I do. Keep 'em both. I like the side by side idea. That would make a great photo.
Steve

 

[wlhd1610]

Dammit i was going to sell my spare 2245 now you got me thinking of putting one of these on and doing a side by side then moving one to the bedroom.

Please make sure it's a true laser etched faceplate and not the ink screen one sold on that auction site .

Bob

 

[Chrisxo55441]

If i decide to get one i dont see any reason why i wouldnt get it through you

 

[thxdave]

Here's what mine will look like IF I can ever get it off the bench. I also got the case powder coated so it all looks sweet!

 

[SJH]

Here's what mine will look like IF I can ever get it off the bench. I also got the case powder coated so it all looks sweet!

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What did you use to remove the vinyl outer and paint inside?

 

[thxdave]

When I got the receiver (and a 5220 cassette deck), they were both covered with the most God-awful paint imaginable. The powdercoating guys sandblasted(?) the old paint and vinyl off before they did their thing.