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Marantz AV7702 11.2-Channel Network A/V Preamp / Processor with Remote Control and Rackmount EarsExcellent professional multichannel preamp/processor from Marantz's AV separates line.This particular unit includes the Marantz remote control as well as rackmount ears, making it an especially useful configuration for studio, equipment-rack, installation and high-end home-theater applications.The AV7702 is a preamp/processor rather than a power amplifier or conventional receiver. It provides multichannel processing and preamp outputs for connection to external power amplifiers or powered speakers.Features include 11.2-channel surround processing, Dolby Atmos, Audyssey MultEQ XT32, balanced XLR multichannel outputs, RCA multichannel pre-outs, 7.1-channel analog inputs, multiple HDMI inputs and outputs, 4K support, Ethernet/Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth, AirPlay, phono input, optical/coaxial digital inputs, RS-232 and trigger control, and multi-zone operation. Marantz specifies 13.2 RCA and 11.2 XLR pre-outs. MarantzIncluded with this sale:Marantz AV7702 preamp/processorMarantz remote controlRackmount ears/brackets shown in photosTested and working properly. Shows normal cosmetic signs of professional studio/rack use. Please review the detailed photographs for exact condition.From a working Los Angeles film-scoring studio.$499 + shipping — offers welcome.
This is a capable older flagship-shelf processor, but the asking price sits a bit above the typical used market. At US$499, it’s above the US$384 median and well below the US$769 75th percentile, so it reads as a fair, slightly firm ask rather than a bargain.
What makes it worth a look is the feature set: 11.2-channel processing, strong Marantz sound, and the convenience of the remote and rack ears for a proper rack install. If the unit is fully functional and up to date on firmware, that accessory bundle adds real value; at this price, just confirm HDMI inputs, ARC/CEC behavior, and that all channels lock in cleanly.
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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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