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Marantz SLT-12 TurntableDescription: For sale is a lately serviced and fully operational Marantz SLT-12. Work summary below. Every machine is tested thoroughly and competently for many an hour at our shop after servicing We do the majority of our business at our storefront in Rhode Island. We encourage you to make an appointment and hear the unit for yourself! Give us a ring at [phone removed by eBay]. Shipped promptly and competently-see our hundreds of positive feedback on our adept shipping methods. We encourage you to make an appointment and come and hear it through our system at the shop in the Rhode Island! You will fall in love with sound of this thing. We can reached at [phone removed by eBay] should you have any questions at all. See our feedback as regards shipping-we use only first-rate materials and methods.WORK SUMMARY:-All work performed by a competent technician with decades experience.-Tuned up and tested for many an hour and presently playing at perfect speed.-Any problematic capacitors or components replaced. Included: (1) Function: GuaranteedShipping: We commonly ship within (2) days of payment. In the event that we are running late, you will be notified.
This is a seller’s market for vintage Marantz turntables right now, and the US$1,170 asking price is ambitious. It sits well above the 75th percentile of US$895 from 581 recent comparable USD listings, where the median is US$403 and the 25th percentile is US$187. A buyer would only consider this if the unit is fully restored, rare, or includes exceptional accessories, as it exceeds typical market value by roughly 30%.
The Marantz SLT-12 is a well-regarded linear tracking turntable that offers smooth, consistent playback with minimal record wear. It was originally priced around US$295 and is valued today for its vintage engineering and unique form. If this listing is from a clean, original-owner source with included accessories, it could be a worthwhile buy, but at this price, buyers should verify condition and completeness before committing.
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Marantz originated in the United States, founded in 1953 by Saul Bernard Marantz, a music enthusiast and amateur musician born in Brooklyn in 1911. Dissatisfied with the audio equipment of the era, he crafted the groundbreaking Audio Consolette preamplifier in 1952 from his New York home, selling the first 100 units rapidly and prompting the formal establishment of the company in Woodside, Queens. Though production later shifted to Japan in partnership with manufacturers like Standard Radio in 1966, and the brand evolved through ownership changes including Superscope and eventual integration into larger groups, its heritage remains rooted in American ingenuity and a relentless pursuit of musical fidelity.
The brand excels in high-end audio components, particularly amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated systems that defined its golden era. Iconic models like the Model 7 preamplifier (1958), Model 9 power amplifier (1960), and Model 10B tuner (1964) set benchmarks for performance, while later offerings expanded to tuners, receivers, and CD players. Marantz briefly ventured into speakers under designer Ed May in the 1970s but focused primarily on electronics rather than turntables, headphones, DACs, or cables, emphasizing separates renowned for their "Most Musical Sound."
Marantz commands a premium position in the hi-fi market, revered as a high-end pioneer that shaped the audiophile landscape through the 1970s zenith. Today, it blends vintage allure with modern elegance, appealing to discerning buyers who value durability, innovation, and warm, detailed sound signatures over mass-market accessibility.
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