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Condition: GoodEstimated Year: 2002Made in: JapanIncludes Case/Gig Bag: NoAccessories/Disclaimer: Includes Marantz CDR500/U1B and IEC power cable. Remote control, recording media, audio cables, rack case, manual, and other accessories are not included unless pictured or stated.Marantz Professional CDR500/U1B CD Recorder/CD Player – Made in JapanThe Marantz Professional CDR500 is a rackmount dual-deck CD recorder and player designed for professional studio, broadcast, installation, and audio production applications.This Made-in-Japan example was manufactured in March 2002 and combines a dedicated CD playback deck with a CD-R/CD-RW recording deck.The CDR500 provides both professional and consumer analog connections along with digital S/PDIF connectivity, making it useful for archiving, duplication, playback, and recording applications.Features:- Professional rackmount CD recorder/player- Dual-deck design- CD playback- CD-R recording- CD-RW recording and playback- Balanced XLR analog inputs- RCA analog inputs and outputs- Separate CD analog output- Coaxial S/PDIF digital input/output- Optical S/PDIF digital input/output- Digital loop output- Adjustable balanced input trim- CD-Text support- Sample rate conversion- Finalize and unfinalize functions- Front-panel headphone output with level control- RC-5 remote connections- 2U rackmount chassis- IEC power input- Manufactured March 2002- Made in Japan- Model: CDR500/U1B- Serial Number: MZ030212230175Condition:Used and in good overall condition.Shows normal cosmetic wear from previous professional/rack use, including scratches, scuffs, dust, marks, light finish wear, and some age-related oxidation on portions of the rear-panel hardware.The front panel, controls, buttons, display, disc trays, rack ears, and rear-panel connections are present as pictured.Both CD transports have been tested for playback, and the CD-R recording deck has been tested for recording and finalizing discs. The unit is functioning as intended.Remote control is not included.Please review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition and everything included.A quality Made-in-Japan Marantz Professional recorder/player for studios, installations, archival work, or anyone maintaining a physical CD recording workflow.Store Policies:This item has been tested before listing and will be tested again before shipping.Ships next business day.Shipping available to the Continental U.S. only.We do not accept trades on shipped items.Returns are accepted within 48 hours of delivery. Buyer is responsible for return shipping and a 20% restocking fee.
Should you grab it at US$160? Yes—this lands in the fair-to-good zone for a Marantz CDR500, which usually shows up around the US$130–US$250 band depending on working status and accessories, with cleaner, fully functional examples often pushing higher.
The appeal here is the format: a pro-oriented dual-bay CD recorder/player that’s respected for solid build, practical usability, and the rare ability to do proper CD-R work without the fuss of newer consumer gear. The included power cable is useful, but the real buyer check is functionality—both trays, recording, playback, and laser health—because age, not design, is the main risk on these. If it’s clean and fully working, this is a sensible buy.
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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