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Stuvar om i HiFibänken och säljer nu mitt hembioförsteg Marantz AV8802A som är i mkt fint skick! Fantastiskt försteg oavsett 2-kanal eller Bio. Det här är ett erkänt high-end försteg för dig som vill bygga en seriös hemmabio med separata slutsteg. Klarar upp till 13.2 kanaler och har balanserade XLR-utgångar och ingångar om du t ex har en separat DAC och streamer Nypris ca 35–40 000 kr Audyssey MultEQ XT32 kalibrering Dolby Atmos, DTS:X och Auro 3D Superfint skick, har ståt

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

The AV8802A is still a respected flagship-era processor, and kr 14,500 lands above the median of the recent comparable set but below the 75th percentile of kr 15,176, so this reads as slightly firm but still reasonable rather than a stretch. It is not a bargain at the 25th percentile level of kr 10,203, yet it is close enough to the center of the market that a clean example can justify the ask.

What makes it appealing is the feature set: it was one of Marantz’s more serious pre/pros, aimed at buyers who want strong home-theater decoding, flexible setup, and a more audiophile-minded presentation than many mass-market AV units. At this level, the upside is mostly in condition, calibration, and included accessories, so if it’s complete and well cared for, it’s a solid buy for someone wanting a capable high-end processor without paying top-of-market money.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Marantz

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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