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Vintage Marantz 3200 Stereo Control Console - Preamplifier - PreampFully tested and 100% functional; this is a great sounding classic preamp. Cosmetically, it exhibits some wear but is overall very good. Includes a print out of the owners manual. Full specs are in the last image.SpecificationsFrequency response: 20Hz to 70kHzTotal harmonic distortion: 0.1%Input sensitivity: 1.5mV (MM), 150mV (line)Output: 1.5V (Pre out)Dimensions: 360 x 120 x 280mm
This looks a bit ambitious at US$718, sitting well above the US$393 median and even past the US$799 75th percentile only by a little less, so it needs strong condition or provenance to feel fully justified.
That said, the 3200 is a respected vintage Marantz control preamp with the kind of warm, flexible, period-correct feature set collectors and two-channel listeners still value. If it’s clean, fully serviced, and complete, it can be a satisfying buy; just make sure the controls are quiet, all inputs work, and the unit has had the usual age-related maintenance addressed before paying top-dollar.
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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