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VINTAGE MARANTZ CD73 CD PLAYER/MADE IN JAPAN___________________________________________________________opens and closes fine just cant get cd to read SUIT REPAIR OR PARTS IN VERY NICE COSMETIC CONDITIONCOMES WITH POWER CORDCAN POSTCHECK OUT MY OTHER AUDIO ITEMS!SpecificationsDisc format: CDDigital converter: 2 x TDA1540D, 16 bit linearCD Mechanism: CDM-0Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHzDynamic range: 90dBSignal to Noise Ratio: 90dBChannel separation: 90dBTotal harmonic distortion: 0.005%Line output: 2VDimensions: 416 x 81 x 300mmWeight: 8kg
This is a strong deal: at US$601, it sits below the US$637 25th percentile and well under the US$659 median for recent comparable listings, so the ask looks buyer-friendly rather than merely fair. For a vintage Marantz CD player, that’s the right side of the market if the unit is clean and functioning properly.
The appeal here is the classic Marantz sound and build, plus the appeal of a well-regarded older player that can still make a very satisfying front end for Red Book CDs. If it’s been cared for and includes the remote, original box, or recent service, that adds real value; at this price, the main buyer check is simply confirming stable disc loading, smooth playback, and accurate track access.
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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