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For sale: a Marantz PM510 DC Amplifier, a distinctive vintage integrated stereo amplifier with classic Marantz styling and a built-in 5-band graphic equalizer.
The PM510 offers a wide range of analogue inputs and controls, making it a versatile choice for a vintage hi-fi setup. The front panel features separate input selection, tape copy controls, balance, volume, loudness, speaker selection, low filter, mono and EQ defeat functions.
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Cosmetic condition:
The amplifier is in used vintage condition.
General signs of age and previous use
Light cosmetic wear and small marks may be present
Front panel remains presentable
Controls and lettering are largely intact
Please review the photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition
Specs:
Power output: 65 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 5Hz to 70kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.03%
Damping factor: 80
Input sensitivity: 1.8mV (MM), 150mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio: 88dB (MM), 98dB (line)
Output: 415mV (line)
Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 16Ω
Dimensions (LxWxH): 416 x 146 x 330mmWeight: 10 KgVolts: 110-240v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)
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Picking up the item is also possible. It can be picked up in Alkmaar
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When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service
That asking price is ambitious. Typical used listings for the PM510 DC cluster around roughly US$150 to US$330, with a fair number sitting near US$180 to US$250, so US$598 is well above the usual market for a clean example.
The upside is that this is a respected vintage Marantz integrated: smooth, musical, and sturdy enough to be a satisfying everyday amp if it’s healthy. It has the kind of old-school phono-friendly appeal enthusiasts like, but at this price the condition would need to be exceptional, fully serviced, and ideally include original packaging or provenance. Without that, it’s hard to justify versus cheaper examples.
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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