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For sale is a legendary vintage Marantz Model 250 Stereo Power Amplifier, manufactured during the golden era of high-fidelity audio (1970s). This iconic solid-state "super amplifier" is highly sought-after by audiophiles and collectors worldwide for its robust dual-mono construction, exceptional speaker control, and characteristic warm, rich, and detailed sound signature. It delivers a powerful 125 watts per channel into 8 ohms, offering massive headroom and incredible dynamics that can easily drive even the most demanding or power-hungry speakers. Technical Condition Status: Fully operational and working perfectlyBoth channels play clean and evenly with no distortions, hum, or noise. Visual ConditionCondition:Very good cosmetic condition /with only minor signs of age and normal use details shown on picture.The aluminum front faceplate looks stunning, and all original components are intact.Comes with the original premium wood case.Key Specifications Power Output: 125 Watts per channel into 8Ω (Stereo)Frequency Response: 2Hz to 100kHzTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD): Less than 0.1%Damping Factor: Greater than 100Circuit Design: Dual mono architecture for minimal crosstalk and exceptional stereo separation.Shipping & Terms
Are you getting a clean pair with the basics intact, or are you paying up for a problem child? At US$1,189, this sits a bit above the US$900 median but still well below the US$2,000 75th percentile, so it reads as a fair-to-strong asking price rather than a bargain-bin score or a stretch.
That’s a good zone for a respected vintage Marantz speaker if the drivers, surrounds, and cabinets are all healthy, because the appeal here is the classic warm, room-filling sound and the collectability of an original pair. If it’s complete and cosmetically honest, the upside is owning a sought-after piece of Marantz history without venturing into top-quartile money; if anything is missing or needs restoration, the value case gets thinner fast.
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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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