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Marantz PM4 funkar som den skall. Klass A (om man vill). Ev byte Hiend McIntosh, Audio Research, Shindo,Kondo. Altec Lansing, TAD. Rörslutsteg, Rör, Tube Preamp.
The timing matters because this is an older-generation integrated amp, so the real question is whether you want a classic PM-4 now rather than waiting for a newer, more feature-rich replacement. At kr7,000, it sits above the median kr4,541 and also above the 75th percentile kr7,013 only by a hair, so this is ambitious rather than a bargain.
That said, the PM-4 is a respected vintage Marantz for buyers who value a clean, musical, full-bodied presentation and solid build over modern bells and whistles. If it’s truly clean, original, and fully functional, the appeal is the sound and the collectible charm; just make sure you’re comfortable with age-related service risk and that no repair history is needed, because at this level you want a properly sorted example.
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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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