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I’ve decided to sell off all, but my 2330, and this is as just about as good as it gets. As the photos show, this 2325 has undergone an extensive restoration by renowned tech, Chris Ready. Chris has done a half dozen vintage Marantz for me, and all are better than new. this had been my main receiver for the past couple months, and when I say it kicks ass….All functions work properly, but I’ve only used the phono section routinely, and it doesn’t disappoint. It tested out at 141 wpc into 8 ohms, which is well above its original spec. It plays cleanly, quietly and will handle about any speaker you choose. It’s currently paired to my Q Acoustics concept 300, which are on the lower end of efficiency, with ease and precision. The faceplate is flawless, as is the window. The case had a couple very minor repairs on the corners, which may or may not be visible in the photos, but present very well, and is hardly notable upon regular viewing. I’m offering free U.S. shipping at a full price purchase. Pickup is also available at my home in Northern Delaware 19803. All things considered, you’d be very fortunate to find one nicer, at this price. I have 100% positive feedback across all audio related platforms. You know your tax return wants to buy this!! Don’t let it down. Ps-I’m happy to speak via telephone, or send a demonstration video.
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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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