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Marantz Model 140 Stereo Power Amplifier – Excellent Condition – $800For sale is a vintage Marantz Model 140 stereo power amplifier in excellent condition.This amplifier is a beautiful example of classic Marantz audio equipment and would make a great addition to any vintage stereo system or collector’s setup.Condition:Excellent overall conditionNo scratchesClean and well cared forClassic Marantz stylingGreat collector or listening piecePrice: $800Located in the Atlanta area. Serious inquiries only. Please see the photos for additional details.$800 — reasonable offers considered.
At US$800, this sits below the median US$995 and above the 25th percentile of US$650, so it reads as a solid buy rather than a steal. It’s not bargain-basement, but it is fairly priced for a desirable vintage speaker listing and leaves room for condition to matter.
The upside here is the kind of vintage Marantz appeal collectors and listeners both understand: these are sought after for their classic look, period-correct charm, and the chance to get a distinctive old-school sound that can be very satisfying with the right amplification and placement. If the cabinets, drivers, and grills are intact and the pair is original, that’s the kind of listing worth moving on quickly. At this price, just confirm driver health, cabinet condition, and whether any work has been done.
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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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