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A true vintage classic. The Marantz Model 1152DC integrated stereo amplifier delvers warm, detailed sound, timeless styling, and the legendary performance Marantz is know for.SpecificationsPower output: 76 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)Frequency response: 7Hz to 70kHzDamping factor: 45Input sensitivity: 1.8mV (MM), 180mV (line)Signal to noise ratio: 78dB (MM), 91dB (line)Output: 180mV (line), 1.5V (Pre out)Semiconductors: 73 x transistors, 44 x diodes, 4 x field effect transistorsDimensions: 416 x 146 x 316mmWeight: 14kgLocal pick up / inspection / purchase available at Archer High Fidelity in Falls Church, VA. We are a vintage sales and service specialist covering the Washington DC metro area.All major credit cards accepted, as well as PayPal, check on clearing, and Venmo.Any other questions, please feel free to ask.
Condition is unknown, so the price has to stand on market context: at US$900, this sits a bit below the US$999 median and comfortably above the US$666 25th percentile, which makes it a fair-to-good buy, not a bargain-basement steal. It is also nowhere near the US$2,412 75th percentile, so there’s no pricing pressure to rush, but it is solidly in the normal used range for this pool of comparables.
The upside here is mainly in the appeal of the piece itself: if this is a clean, original, well-kept pair, Marantz speakers have a strong reputation among vintage buyers for musical, easygoing sound and collector-friendly cachet. At this price, I’d want confirmation of driver originality, cabinet condition, and whether any restoration has been done, because those details matter more than hype on older speakers; if it’s honest and complete, it’s a sensible buy.
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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