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Here is a very cool practice/transcribing tool. Tested and working perfectly. Includes original AC adapter.Music educators who have seen the new Superscope PSD230/220 CD players are buzzing with excitement. That's because these innovative products are ideal for music and dance practice, with controls so intuitive that even beginners can operate them.For even more control during practice, a segment of a track can be selected and continually replayed until mastered. Step through an entire track or CD by making the endpoint of one loop the beginning point of the next one. In addition, a voice reduction system within the unit effectively reduces the lead vocals on many CDs, allowing a practicing musician to better hear the instrumentals or a vocalist to sing along as the new lead.The PSD220 is specifically designed for those situations that require tempo change only, such as aerobics, dance, and instrument practice. Both PSD220 and PSD230 include many other professional features, such as analog and digital stereo outputs for connection to powered speakers or a recording device, 3-band EQ for tone balancing, CD-TEXT display, and 3-way power, as well as built-in speaker and headphone jack with volume control. Play compilations recorded on CD-R or CD-RW discs.FeaturesMusic practice made easyNo software or computers requiredChange tempo without affecting key
The listing title appears to conflate models, as the Marantz “Supercope” PSD220 Performing is not a recognized CD player; the SD 220 is a 1982–1984 cassette deck, and no CD player matches that exact name. Without a confirmed, correct model, the US$79 asking price is hard to benchmark against typical used market data in USD. A buyer should first verify the exact model number and whether it’s actually a cassette deck, a CD player, or a different component before judging value.
If this is indeed the vintage Marantz SD 220 cassette deck, US$79 would be an exceptional bargain, since typical local used prices for a working unit in fair condition range from US$250 to US$400, with excellent examples often hitting US$500–US$600. The SD 220 is well-regarded for its Japanese build quality, reliable mechanical transport, and warm analog sound suited to vintage tape systems. If the listing is for a legitimate, working cassette deck at US$79, it’s a strong buying opportunity; if it’s mislabeled as a CD player, treat it as unknown until the model is confirmed.
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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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