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Marantz 1122 DC Stereo Amplifier Serviced (Read Description)IMPORTANT: Marantz 1122 DC amplifier for sale. It is a clear and beautiful amplifier belonging to the Marantz series from 1977. Its sound is really clear. The previous owner recently had the unit electronically serviced, including the replacement of capacitors and other components that had deteriorated or fallen out of specification. The unit has some stains and scratches on the front panel, as well as on a few of the aluminum knobs. Both covers were refinished with a professional powder-coat finish, achieving a result very similar to the original appearance.During testing, we noticed that after approximately 30 minutes of operation, the amplifier goes into protection mode, causing the sound to cut out. The sound then returns afterward. We do not know what may be causing this issue. The previous owner recently had the amplifier electronically serviced, but this problem is still present and the unit will require further inspection and repair by a qualified technician. Sold as-is, with the issue described above and exactly as shown in the photographs.A test video was recorded to the amplifier. You can watch it on our YouTube channel (SSC Global Company) to corroborate your purchase and be sure of it.The amplifier is sold like this, all photos of the real equipment are shown.The equipment 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.Only sold in the local US market. Returns are not acceptedThe shipment will be made only through FedEx Ground or FedEx Home.The box number is 47ASHIPPING USA• FedEx Ground 120$ (It takes around 4 to 7 days to deliver the package)Ask any questions you may have and we will kindly respond.
US$500 is a bit ambitious against a recent used-market median of US$400 and a 75th percentile of US$450, so this is not a bargain-priced buy. It is only about a step above fair, but buyers should expect the price to be justified by especially clean cosmetics, strong service history, or extras.
The appeal here is the classic Marantz DC-era build: solid power delivery, straightforward controls, and a reputation for musical, unfussy performance that still makes sense in a real system. If the unit is original, clean, and fully functional, it can be a satisfying long-term keeper, but at this level the usual age-related checks matter: scratchy controls, tired switches, and whether it has been serviced well enough to be trouble-free.
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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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