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Newly professionally restored Marantz 4300 Quadrophonic receiver in excellent condition. Over 100 parts replaced (see photos). New faceplate (original one included in the sale), new velum paper, cool blue LEDs and new paint and clear matte acrylic on the cover. Looks and sounds amazing. Does NOT include quad adaptor/decoder but these are readily available online if you want quad. Ships to continental US only - this baby is HEAVY!! Here are the specs:The model 4300 is a high quality stereo and quadradial receiver developed by Marantz, a name famous for quality in the audio component industry.The unit incorporates Marantz exclusive vari-matrix circuit which simulates 4-channel sound from normal 2-channel stereo programs, and is capable of reproducing 4-channel sound from any matrix encoded source.The 4300 will also reproduce any discrete 4-channel program as well as regular stereo and monaural programs.An optional plug-in decoder adapts the 4300 for any specific matrix system, such as Columbia's SQ.SpecificationsTuning range: FM, MWPower output: 100W/ch (stereo), 40W/ch into 4Ω (quadraphonic)Frequency response: 10Hz to 30kHzTotal harmonic distortion: 0.15%Damping factor: 40Input sensitivity: 1.8mV (MM), 180mV (line)Signal to noise ratio: 80dB (line)Dimensions: 490 x 146 x 386mmWeight: 23.5kgYear: 1972
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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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