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Marantz CD50 CD Player Stunning Marantz CD50 in excellent condition, with original packaging, remote . Has one of the two transport locking keys so should be OK to ship at buyers expense. Amazing sounding CD player with the legendary TDA1541 DAC. The mechanism is a Philips CDM-4/19 which is legendary for its quality and reliability, and the whole unit is built according to Philips specifications. The circuit boards are copper plated. COAX Digital output, as well as fixed analogue and variable analogue outputs. All original and 100% working. Its in lovely condition, and if your handy with a
The Marantz CD-7 is a solid mid-tier transport from the late 1990s—competent but not a standout collectible. At A$350, you're sitting right at the top of the typical used market range for this model (A$180–A$348 median across recent comps). It's a fair ask if the unit is clean and fully functional, but there's little room for negotiation unless condition is genuinely exceptional or you can identify service history. Buyers paying A$350 are banking on reliability and cosmetics rather than sonic prestige.
Before committing, confirm the laser mechanism still reads reliably across the entire disc—early failures here are common on 25-year-old transports. Verify both audio outputs (RCA and XLR if equipped) work cleanly with no intermittent dropouts or channel imbalance. Check for the original remote and manual; their absence should knock A$40–60 off your offer. Ask directly about any service history, particularly laser replacement or capacitor work. If it's untested or the seller can't power it on cleanly, walk away.
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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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