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Marantz 8802A AV Processor Marantz 8802A Audio Video Processor Condition: As new. Features: High-performance 11.2-channel processor, perfect for setups up to 7.2.4. Excels in both movies and music, delivering brilliant sound quality. Highlights: Reliable and rock-solid operation, including flawless HDMI CEC controls. Independent dual subwoofer output management. Includes original shipping box and accessories. If you're looking for a processor that handles everything exceptionally without requiring more than a 7.2.4 system, this is the ideal choice! Only selling due to an upgrade to an Anth
This A$2,000 asking price for the like-new Marantz AV8802A is a strong deal, sitting well below the 25th percentile of A$2,301 in our local AUD comparable listings. With the median at A$2,352 and the 75th percentile at A$2,454, this listing offers immediate savings of roughly A$350–A$450 compared to typical market values, making it a genuine bargain for a flagship processor.
The AV8802A remains a highly respected 13.2-channel preamp/processor, celebrated for its ISF-certified video calibration, Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room correction, and dual-subwoofer support. It handles complex Dolby Atmos and DTS:X layouts up to 9.1.4 and supports Auro-3D via a cheap upgrade. At this price and condition, you’re getting a pro-calibration-ready powerhouse with premium DACs and balanced XLR outputs, presenting a clear buying opportunity for serious home theater enthusiasts.
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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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