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Marantz Model 1152DC Vintage Stereo Amplifier for Repair or PartsIMPORTANT: This amplifier is being sold untested.The unit has scratches and stains on the front panel and on some of the front-panel knobs. The metal covers were refinished with a professional powder-coat finish by the previous owner. The volume potentiometer is functional, but one side of the knob is broken, as can be seen in the photographs included in the listing.The amplifier is being sold as-is as a service/restoration project, exactly as shown in the photographs and described in this listing.This unit is being sold strictly for repair or parts, exactly as described and shown in the photographs. We do not know what internal damage or additional issues the unit may have, and we cannot be held responsible for any internal defects or damage that may be discovered during repair. Sold as-is, with no guarantees or warranties, exactly as shown in the photos and described in this listing.The Amplifier is located in a Warehouse in Miami FL 33166.ABOUT SHIPPING: Our shipping process works like this: we pay a warehouse who is in charge of making the shipments safely. All orders are processed from Monday to friday. Then we proceed to attach the tracking to the box and photos will be sent to you so you can see the tracking on the box. Subsequently, the Pick-Up request will be made to FedEx. It is important for you to know that this process in which FedEx picks up the box at the warehouse can last from 24 to 120 hours during the working week (from monday to friday). When FedEx picks up the box you will be notified immediately since from that moment your order is on its way to your address.The shipment will be made only through FedEx Ground or FedEx Home. Only sold in the local US marketReturns are not accepted. Only sold in the local US market.The box number is 50ASHIPPING USA• FedEx Ground 80$ (It takes around 4 to 7 days to deliver the package)Ask any questions you may have and we will kindly respond
At US$390, this sits well below the US$600 25th percentile and far under the US$900 median for recent comparable listings, so it reads as a strong bargain rather than a merely fair ask. Against a market that often climbs to US$2,000 at the upper quartile, this is the kind of price that should get attention quickly if the item is genuinely presentable.
The appeal here is the usual vintage-Marantz one: strong collector interest, classic styling, and the kind of reputation that keeps demand healthy even when examples are older. A low ask like this makes sense if the unit is complete and in decent cosmetic shape, but buyers should still verify originality, matching components, and whether any restoration has been done, since age-related wear can matter more than the price itself.
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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