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Why this one
Good condition - clearly used but works as it should
Fully tested - all applicable functions verified working
Discrete power amp stage with Phono MM input and source direct for clean sound.
Suits a compact home hi-fi setup with turntable, CD player and two speaker pairs.
Condition: Good
This Hi-Fi amplifier is in good condition. It has passed our 8-point functional test, with 2 item(s) not applicable to this unit. Note: Fully tested. It powers on and everything we checked works as it should. Cosmetically, the top cover is slightly pushed in and there are marks all around the body. Please review all photos carefully, as they provide an accurate representation of the cosmetic condition of the product.
What's included
Marantz PM4200
No additional accessories included
About this model
The Marantz PM4200 is a stereo integrated amplifier delivering 30 watts per channel into 8Ω, rising to 40W into 6Ω and 50W into 4Ω. It uses a discrete power amplifier stage and offers a tone defeat circuit, source direct function, loudness control and A/B speaker switching. Inputs include a Phono (MM) stage, three line inputs (CD, Tuner, Aux), MD/Tape and CD-R, with a headphone jack and Speaker A and B terminals on the output side. Frequency response runs from 10 Hz to 50 kHz with total harmonic distortion of 0.03%, and it was designed to be used with a system remote control.
A great opportunity to own a Marantz PM4200 at this price point.
At US$92, this is a strong deal: it sits below the US$95 25th-percentile comparable and well under the US$100 median, making it a bargain if the unit is working properly. The unknown condition is the only reason not to call it an automatic buy.
The PM4200 is a nicely equipped, sensible stereo amplifier with a useful MM phono stage, tone and loudness controls, A/B speaker outputs, and roughly 30 watts per channel—ample for efficient-to-moderate-volume systems. It is generally valued for a clear, lively presentation and good detail, with enough flexibility for a straightforward vinyl or digital setup. Before committing, confirm both channels, the phono input, speaker outputs, controls, and headphone socket operate cleanly; at US$92, even minor cosmetic wear is easy to overlook, but repair needs could erase the bargain.
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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