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Lettore Cd Vintage Marantz CD 85, anno 1989, perfettamente funzionante.high end, DAC Philips TDA1541A S1 Q selection.Meccanica CDM 1 MKII, con telecomando non originaleprovvedo a fare video del funzionamento e doppio imballo molto resistente
US$721 is a bit ambitious for this one unless it’s freshly serviced, fully complete, and genuinely excellent cosmetically. Typical used asks I found cluster more around roughly US$450 to US$650, with a serviced, boxed example landing around the upper end, so US$721 sits above the normal market and only starts to make sense if the condition and provenance are especially strong.
What keeps it interesting is the appeal of the player itself: the CD85 is a classic Marantz/Philips design with serious collector cachet, a respected TDA1541A-era DAC section, and the kind of smooth, weighty presentation people still chase. If this is a clean, original-owner unit with remote, box, and recent service, it could still be worthwhile for the right buyer—but at this price, proof of health matters, especially laser condition and playback reliability.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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