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YOU ARE BIDDING ON A MARANTZ 3250B INTEGRATED PRE AMPLIFIER FULLY RECAPPED PRO SERVICED EXCELLENT COSMETIC CONDITIONLIGHTS UP NICELYWORKS PERFECTFULLY RE-CAPPED All electrolytic capacitors have been replaced with Elna and Nichicon Gold capacitors, DC offset and Bias have been adjusted to factory specs and all solder joints re-soldered, unit serviced to new conditionSHIPPING TO USA AND CANADA $65INTERNATIONAL BUYERS MUST EMAIL FOR SHIPPING COSTGeneralDescriptionExtra feature over 3250: Phono Head Amp!RarityRareRetail Price$395.00Designed inUSAManufactured InJapanFirst Year1978Last Year1980Matching Amplifiers170DC,300DCMatching Tuners2100,2110,2120,2130Rack MountOptionalWood CaseWC-136Silver FaceYes, extruded panelChannelsTwoTube DesignNoneSpeaker ConnectionsTwo sets out, one set inChassis GroundBinding PostAC SwitchYesFusingExternalSwitched AC OutletsTwoUnswitched AC OutletsTwoPower Source DetailsStandard TransformerSpecial Option 1RHA1 Rack Mount AdaptorsPhysicalWidth16 1/2Height5 3/4Depth9 1/2Weight14.25PreamplifierTHD0.01%IMD0.01%Single Bass AdjustmentSliderSingle Midrange AdjustmentSliderSingle Treble AdjustmentSliderTone Control DefeatYesBass Turnover Options100 HzTreble Turnover Options10 kHzHigh Filter10 kHzLow Filter100 HzGain ControlYes, indexedLoudness ContourOff, 10 step contourMonoYes (L,R,L+R)MutingYes (-20 dB)Channel ReverseYesBalanceSliderNumber of Tape MonitorsTwoTape to Tape DubbingYes, either wayAuxillary Input SourceYesPhono Input SourceYes2nd Phono Input SourceYesCartridge Type Selection1 MM, 1 MCTuner Source InputYesSource Microphone InputLeft, Right or MM Phono 1Tape MonitorYes2nd Tape monitorYesPreamp to Amplifier Jumper(s)2 pairs of outputsHeadphone Jack(s)YesSpeaker Selection NomenclatureSystem 1, System 2Signal to Noise Ratio98 dB
At US$1,600, this is well above the typical used market for comparable preamps, with the median at US$377 and even the 75th percentile at US$765, so the asking price is ambitious unless the service work is fully documented and exceptional. That puts it in “premium ask” territory rather than an obvious bargain.
The upside is real if the restoration was done properly: these older Marantz pieces are admired for a warm, musical presentation, strong build quality, and long-term appeal to collectors and listeners who value vintage line-stage character. A fully serviced, recapped example can justify more than a tired unit, but at this level I’d want proof of the work, clean cosmetics, and no hidden issues before considering it.
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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