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Marantz CD-593 CD Player from the 1980s. Specs below: Digital Converter: Philips TDA-1543CD Mechanism: Philips CDM-4/19 swing-armFrequency Response: 20 Hz to 20,000 HzSignal-to-Noise Ratio: 105 dBTotal Harmonic Distortion: 0.0064%Outputs: Analog stereo RCA line-out, digital optical outputDimensions: 420 x 100 x 284 mmWeight: Approx. 3.5 kg to 4.4 kgUsual controls. No Remote.Good Condition with some light marking in places. This unit is tested but Sold as in 'as is' condition. 3 Month limited Warranty - Misuse or Damage voids warranty. Returns considered on a case by case basis. All Items located in Sydney for delivery or pickup. These are Vintage units...please do not expect it to look like or necessarily perform like it just left the showroom floor. Delivery East Coast is approximately 6 Business Days elsewhere is longer. I accept Bank Deposit/Transfer, Paypal or Cash on Pickup. East Coast Postage - $55.00, WA/NT add $25.00, Nth QLD add $25 and Tasmania/SA add $15.00 to quoted postage.
A US$107 ask is fair to good for this Marantz if it’s complete and genuinely working, but it isn’t a steal unless the condition is notably clean. The model is a respected early-’80s player with the Philips CDM-4/19 transport and TDA1543 DAC, so it has the kind of old-school build and sound signature collectors still like; comparable used listings sit around the low-to-mid hundreds in US$ when serviced or well presented.
What makes it worth a look is the combo of sturdy transport, simple classic Marantz presentation, and the fact that these can sound very natural when healthy. The upside is strongest if it’s an original-owner unit with the remote, manual, and no tray or laser issues; for an older player like this, a smooth load, fast disc read, and stable playback matter more than cosmetics.
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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