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Angeboten wird „SM11S1 Gold“ von Marantz als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Endverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 3783207883 endet am 13.06.2026 um 14:49 Uhr.
A clean SM-11S1 at €1,990 sits a bit above the going used range I’d expect in Europe: recent asking prices cluster around €1,500 to €2,350, with a few examples around €1,895 and €2,000. That makes this fair to slightly ambitious, not a bargain, but still within the normal market for a good-condition example.
What makes it worth a look is the combination of Marantz’s Reference-series build, 110W per channel into 8 ohms, and the kind of smooth, authoritative drive that suits revealing speakers without sounding hard. It was a $4,199-class amp new, so a tidy, well-kept unit can still feel like real hi-fi for the money. If it’s complete, original, and fully serviced, it’s a credible buy; at this price I’d want proof it’s been checked and is running quietly.
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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