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Marantz sr9300 thx ultra2 – high-end av receiver old-school bouwkwaliteit uit de gouden periode van marantz. Zwaar uitgevoerd, veel metaal, discrete componenten en een forse voeding. Een receiver die
This is a notable old-school flagship receiver, and €500 sits above the median used market but still well inside the normal spread for comparable listings. Against the €328 median and €666 75th percentile, it reads as a fair-to-slightly-ambitious ask rather than a bargain, though not a stretch if the unit is clean and fully functional.
What makes it appealing is the SR9300’s reputation for muscular, fully featured surround performance with the kind of build quality Marantz buyers still like. That said, at this price the real value hinges on condition: confirm all channels work cleanly, check remote and original accessories, and make sure there’s no evidence of age-related issues like noisy controls or flaky inputs. If it’s been well kept, this is a solid enthusiast piece rather than a speculative buy.
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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