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Marantz engineers have bypassed the inherent limitations of conventional circuits through the employment of bold new concepts and highly sophisticated electronic techniques. Tested SpecificationsType: Mono/Stereo TunerTuning Bands: FMTuning Scale: AnalogueFM Tuning Range: 88 to 108 MHzSensitivity: 2.0uV (FM)Distortion: 0.2% (FM)Selectivity: 42dB (FM)Dimensions: 15-3/8 x 5-3/4 x 15 inchesWeight: 38lbsFinish: gold anodizedLocal 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.
Against a typical US$3,288 used ask, US$2,999 lands below the 25th percentile and reads as a strong deal rather than an ambitious one. The obvious alternative at this price is paying up into the median band, so this listing gives you a meaningful discount without dropping into “something is wrong” territory.
That makes it attractive if you want a classic tuner with real collector cachet and strong sonics, not just another vintage box to fill a rack. The upside here is the usual Marantz appeal: serious build, a revered FM tuner reputation, and a piece that tends to draw enthusiast interest when it’s clean and complete. If the unit is genuinely healthy and intact, this looks like a buy, with the main check being normal age-related service history rather than price pressure.
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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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