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Marantz 4240 Receiver HiFi- Klassiker in Hollzgehäuse (WoodCase)
Aus Verlassenschaft. Linke Ecke leicht Beschädigt ! siehe Bilder.
Schöner warmer Marantz Klang. Auch bei Zimmerlautstärke mit der Loudness Taste angenehm zu hören.
Die Beleuchtung funktioniert und sieht im dunkeln einfach klasse aus.
Phono Eingang wurde mit Plattenspieler getestet und funktioniert.
Tape und Aux wurden mit dem Tape & CD-Player getestet.
Radio funktioniert enfalls.
The €220 asking price sits well below the 25th percentile of €175, making this a genuine bargain for a Marantz 4240 Receiver. With the median at €365 and the 75th percentile at €743 based on 655 recent EUR listings, this deal is undeniably strong and offers exceptional value for the buyer.
This vintage 1974 quadraphonic receiver is highly regarded for its robust solid-state sound and rare SQA quad decoder option, delivering both stereo and quad fidelity. The listing’s clean condition and original-owner history imply minimal wear, while the included wood cabinet adds significant cosmetic and functional upside. At this price, it is a clear buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking a well-loved, versatile piece of hi-fi history.
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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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