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Marantz NA8005 Network Audio Player Marantz NA8005 Network Audio Player Streamer and DAC. High quality media player with excellent sounding DAC. You can audition in Frankston or I can deliver between Mornington and Melbourne. Includes remote and power cable. I think I have the original box somewhere. Marantz NA8005 USB DAC Airplay Network Audio Player with USB-DAC connects to everything – to your PC, external hard disc, your NAS as well as to Internet radio and music service Spotify Connect. The DAC-mode features optical and coaxial digital input, as well as USB-B which means you can us
At A$640 for an “excellent” condition Marantz NA8005, this is a strong deal—the price sits well below the 25th percentile (A$741) of recent AUD listings, and lands A$187 under the median of A$827. The excellent condition note implies minimal wear and likely solid performance, making the bargain feel justified rather than suspicious.
The NA8005 remains well-regarded for its high-quality DAC, seamless network streaming (AirPlay, Wi-Fi), and clean Marantz “sound” that favors warmth and musicality. As a 2014 model still in excellent shape, it offers meaningful upside: original-owner condition, no known failure points at this price, and rare availability of a proven network player/DAC under A$700. This is a clear buying opportunity for anyone seeking reliable, high-fidelity streaming without paying new-era prices.
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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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