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Unit purchased from VAF in late 2024, used for 3 months, replaced by a NAD M10 V3 due purely to WAF issues......Drove my VAF i91 S3 SE beautifully.An excellent piece of kit still in original box and presents as new.
This is a compact, modern integrated amp with a strong reputation for clean sound and easy system building. At A$800, it sits below the A$844 25th percentile and well under the A$888 median for recent AUD listings, so it reads as a strong buy rather than just fair value.
The appeal is straightforward: Marantz tuning, plenty of practical connectivity for a current-all-in-one setup, and enough refinement to suit both streaming-focused systems and simple stereo rigs. If it’s complete and working properly, the price leaves room for a very good deal; at this level, the main thing to confirm is that all functions, inputs, and accessories are present.
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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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