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THIS ITEM IS USED-WITH MINOR SCUFFS AND SCRATCHESPLEASE REFER TO PICTURES OF THE ITEMIn used working condition with minor scuffs and scratches.Marantz CD Player Model: CD5004 Comes with power cord, and speaker cable.Local Pick Up Only. Calgary, AB.N9750269DW
At US$392, this sits below the US$413 25th percentile and looks like a strong buy rather than just fair value. Against a US$433 median and US$454 75th percentile, the asking price leaves room for a quick yes if the player is complete and functions cleanly.
This model is well-liked for straightforward, musical CD playback and a sensible feature set, so the value here is in getting a solid everyday spinner without paying collector money. For a used disc player, the main things to confirm are smooth tray/loading behavior, reliable disc read on first try, and whether the remote and original packaging are included; if those check out, this is an easy enthusiast-level buy.
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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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