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This cd player needs no introduction limited edition no.15 ki signature marantz cd17. Top of the line CD player, extremely rare. In like new cosmetic condition, looks excellent. Comes complete with Original Remote & documentation manual. Full copper chassis. Wonderful sound. Perfect playback....
The A$900 ask is fair to slightly strong, not a bargain, for this Marantz at today’s used-market level. Comparable overseas listings cluster around roughly A$650–A$900 once converted from the typical European asking prices shown in the search results, so this sits near the upper end of normal rather than clearly below it.
What makes it interesting is the KI Signature voicing and the model’s long-running reputation for a smooth, musical presentation rather than a clinical one. If it’s clean, original, and fully working, the upside is owning a respected late-’90s/early-2000s Marantz player with real collector appeal; just verify tray, laser read reliability, remote, and any service history, since age-related maintenance matters more than cosmetic fluff on these.
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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