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VINTAGE MARANTZ CD73 CD PLAYER/MADE IN JAPAN___________________________________________________________OPEN AND CLOSE OK BUT CANT GET IT TO READ CD,s THATS ALL I HAVE TESTED SUIT REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS IN VERY NICE COSMETIC CONDITIONCOMES WITH POWER CORDCAN POST OR PICK UP IS AVAILABLECHECK OUT MY OTHER AUDIO ITEMS!SpecificationsDisc format: CDDigital converter: 2 x TDA1540D, 16 bit linearCD Mechanism: CDM-0Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHzDynamic range: 90dBSignal to Noise Ratio: 90dBChannel separation: 90dBTotal harmonic distortion: 0.005%Line output: 2VDimensions: 416 x 81 x 300mmWeight: 8kgYear: 1983
Against the obvious alternative of stretching to a cleaner CD player around the market median, US$626 looks like a solid buy rather than a bargain-bin throwaway. It sits below the US$652 25th percentile and well under the US$701 median, so by your comps it’s a strong deal and comfortably inside value-buy territory.
What makes this appealing is the Marantz house sound: these older CD players are prized for a smooth, non-fatiguing presentation and generally robust build quality, so a working example can still be a very satisfying digital source. The upside is best if it’s been well cared for and comes with the remote, because that’s where convenience and resale value really improve; at this price, a clean, fully functional unit is the kind of listing fellow enthusiasts should move on quickly.
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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