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Marantz Model 50 in black 12 months old in as new condition with original box, re-mote control, manual and power cable. Will post photos shortly. Can demo.
The “Power Cable” phrasing makes this a bit hard to benchmark confidently, and that matters because a Marantz Model 50 can mean very different things depending on the exact unit and whether it’s just the lead, the amplifier, or a bundle. At £900, I’d treat it as a fair-to-ambitious ask unless the seller can clearly confirm the exact model, complete accessories, and excellent cosmetic/electrical condition.
What makes it worthwhile is the Marantz name: Model 50 gear is usually sought after for its warm, easy musicality and solid build, and clean examples can hold value well. If this is a genuine complete, original unit with a known service history and no issues, it could make sense for a collector or fan of the presentation. If not, I’d want stronger detail before paying near that level.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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