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Up for sale is a premium Marantz SR4002 7.1-channel audio/video receiver in excellent cosmetic and fully functional condition. Known for Marantz's signature warm, musical sound quality, this receiver is perfect for high-fidelity home theater and vinyl/stereo setups alike. It has been meticulously cared for in a smoke-free, pet-free home.Key Features & Performance:• Premium Audio Power: Delivers 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms with discrete amplifier stages for clean, precise sound.• Immersive Surround: Supports Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, and 7.1 multi-channel PCM.• HDMI Connectivity: Features HDMI 1.3 switching (2 inputs, 1 output) to pass high-definition video and audio.• High-End Components: Includes a 192kHz/24-bit crystal DAC and a massive power transformer for excellent dynamic range.• Marantz Room Acoustic Calibration (MRAC): Auto-setup feature seamlessly optimizes speaker performance for your room layout.Condition Details:• Cosmetics: Excellent condition with minimal to no visible wear. Faceplate, buttons, and display screen are exceptionally clean.• Functionality: 100% fully functional. All inputs, outputs, speaker terminals, and knobs work perfectly without any static or issues.
The SR4002 has a good reputation as an unusually capable older Marantz receiver, but USD325 is ambitious for a used example. It originally sold around USD550, yet age and obsolete HDMI standards put typical working-used value closer to roughly USD100–USD200; at this ask, it should be exceptionally clean, fully tested, and complete to make sense.
Its strengths are genuine: discrete 7-channel amplification rated at 80 watts per channel, a sturdy power supply, musical Marantz voicing, and useful 7.1-channel decoding with MRAC room setup. It can still make an excellent budget music-and-movies receiver, especially for someone using mostly analog, optical, or coaxial sources. However, HDMI 1.3 limits modern video support, and the lack of lip-sync adjustment is a practical annoyance. At USD325, negotiate firmly or pass unless condition and accessories are outstanding.
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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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