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Offered is „AV Verstärker Cinema 40 - Silber-“ by Marantz as exhibit from the category „Surr.-Fullamp (Trans)“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 2553342466 ends on 19.11.2026 at 12:00 o'clock.
This is a buyer’s market for this category, and €2,298 lands right on the median of recent used comparables, so the asking price is fair rather than flashy. It’s essentially in line with the typical range, with enough room above the 25th percentile to avoid calling it a bargain, but also not high enough to be ambitious.
A Cinema 40 is a genuinely desirable all-in-one piece: strong preamp section, serious channel count, modern HDMI/room-correction features, and the kind of build quality that makes sense for a long-term home-theater setup. If the condition is genuinely good and it includes the original remote, mic, and box, this is a solid buy for someone who wants the model without waiting for a rare discount.
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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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