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YOU ARE BIDDING ON A MARANTZ 3200 SILVER FACE PRE-AMP + NEW GOLD CONNECTORS FULLY SERVICED RECAPPED EXCELLENT COSMETIC CONDITION ( some scratches off the front face see pic)LIGHTS UP NICELYWORKS PERFECTFULLY RE-CAPPED All electrolytic capacitors have been replaced with Elna and Nichicon Gold capacitors, DC offset and Bias have been adjusted to factory specs and all solder joints re-soldered, unit serviced to new conditionSHIPPING TO USA AND CANADA $50INTERNATIONAL BUYERS MUST EMAIL FOR SHIPPING COSTGeneralRetail Price219.95, June 20 1975 Marantz Dealer ListFirst Year1973Last Year1976Wood CaseWc-10Blue FaceYesChannelsTwoTube DesignNoSpeaker Connections1 set in, 2 sets outChassis GroundBinding PostAC SwitchYesFusing0.5 amp buss, rear deckSwitched AC OutletsOne @ 300 wattsUnswitched AC OutletsOne @ 300 wattsPreamplifierSingle Bass AdjustmentSliderSingle Midrange AdjustmentSliderSingle Treble AdjustmentSliderBass Turnover OptionsYesTreble Turnover OptionsYesHigh FilterYesGain ControlKnobLoudness ContourSwitchMonoL,R,L+RChannel ReverseYesBalanceSliderNumber of Tape MonitorsTwo, RCA + DINAuxillary Input SourceYesPhono Input SourceYes2nd Phono Input SourceYesTuner Source InputYesSource Tape Input (as opposed to a tape monitor)Yes2nd Source Tape input (as opposed to a tape monitor)YesTape MonitorYes2nd Tape monitorYesHeadphone Jack(s)YesSpeaker Selection NomenclatureMain, Remote
At US$825, this Marantz 3200 preamp sits just below the 75th percentile (US$850) of the ground-truth market, making it an ambitious but not unreasonable price compared to non-serviced units often listed near US$999 or higher. It is definitely not a bargain, as it exceeds the median (US$411) significantly, yet it remains fair given the unit is fully serviced, recapped, and fitted with new gold connectors.
This vintage 1976 preamp is well-regarded for its warm, musical tone and robust Japanese-market build quality, offering genuine upside for collectors seeking a reliable, original-owner example in top condition. The included service work eliminates the typical risk of capacitor failure or noise issues common in 50-year-old units, making this a solid buying opportunity for enthusiasts who value a clean, ready-to-play system over a project needing restoration.
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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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