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Angeboten wird „2252B VINTAGE“ von Marantz als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Tuner / Receiver / Netzwerkgerät“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 8435900451 endet am 25.08.2026 um 13:46 Uhr.
At €790, this Marantz 2252B is a clear bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile of €922 from your comparable listings and far under the €1,029 median. Even accounting for external data suggesting unrestored units trade over €900, this price is exceptional for a good-condition receiver.
The 2252B is a respected 1977 solid-state receiver delivering 52 watts per channel with the warm, clean tone Marantz fans cherish. Its reliability, classic aesthetic, and strong performance make it a standout buy at this price. With no material caveats given the low cost and good condition, this is a genuine buying opportunity for any enthusiast seeking vintage value.
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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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