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Offered is „Link 10 n Streaming Preamp mit Phonoeingang MM/MC“ by Marantz as second-hand device from the category „Pre-Amplifier / Processor“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 5141039630 ends on 24.12.2026 at 18:04 o'clock.
This is a seller’s market only at the very top end; at €8,000, this listing is dramatically above the typical used market. Against 197 comparable asking prices, the median is €491, with the 75th percentile at €1,601, so €8,000 is an exceptionally ambitious ask rather than a buyer’s opportunity.
The LINK 10n itself is a serious, versatile front end: a fully balanced streamer/preamp with HEOS, high-resolution network playback, analog and digital inputs, and a capable MM/MC phono stage with selectable cartridge loading. Its rarity, newness, and flagship positioning may justify a premium, but not one remotely close to this multiple of the market without unusually strong extras—such as full warranty, immaculate original-owner condition, and complete packaging. At this price, buyers should wait for a substantial reduction.
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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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