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Marantz 112, 115 or 115B Stereo Tuner Hi everyone, I'm looking for a Marantz tuner, either a 112, 115, 120 or 125. I'm in Sydney but I travel a lot for work, so could easily collect one from any Australian capital. I can offer up to $700 depending on condition- ideally I'd like to find one locally rather that buying from overseas. Many thanks, Dom. Condition: Any Payment Method: Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By Domokelly 6 Comments AUD $700 Date: June 11, 20241 yr
This is a buyer’s market only if you can get it well below the usual level; at A$700, the ask is ambitious for a 115B. This model typically changes hands around A$190–A$300 for clean, working examples, so this listing is well above the normal used range and needs something special to justify it.
The 115B is still a desirable vintage Marantz tuner: good FM performance, classic styling, and collector appeal, especially if it has been serviced, is very clean, and includes the original cabinet or rack accessories. At this price, I’d want proof of alignment, strong reception, and no drift or muting issues; otherwise, it’s a pretty hard pass unless you specifically want a top cosmetic example.
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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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