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Marantz SR-50L AM/FM Stereo Receiver Amplifier Verstärker schwarz
Vintage 1990's
Ohne Fernbedienung
Nur selbst Abholung.
New, the Marantz SR-50L was a substantial AV receiver, but at €70 used it sits comfortably in the sensible buying zone. Recent asking prices cluster roughly around €50–€90, with cleaner examples reaching about €110–€115, so €70 is fair-to-good rather than ambitious—especially if it is confirmed fully working.
Its appeal is straightforward: a capable vintage Marantz stereo/AV receiver with a useful phono stage, decent power, and the warm, easy-going presentation associated with the brand. It makes a practical partner for older speakers and a vinyl-based second system, while the SR-50L is common enough to avoid collector pricing but less disposable than generic contemporaries. At this money, check both channels, tuner reception, inputs, phono hum, display, controls, and remote availability; if those pass, it is a worthwhile buy rather than merely an interesting old receiver.
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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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