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This OEM remote is a perfect replacement for your old Marantz audio/video preamplifier model AV9000. It comes pre-programmed and ready to use, with no setup required THIS REMOTE WAS ORIGINALLY SUPPLIED WITH THE FOLLOWING MODELS...AV-9000AV 9000AV9000SR-870USR 870USR870UFully tested in good condition shows minor sighns of wear
Is this the sort of remote that completes a classic Marantz setup without costing a fortune? At US$110, it sits well below the US$180 25th percentile and far under the US$393 median for recent comparable listings, so this reads as a strong buy rather than a stretch.
For owners of matching 90s Marantz gear, these original remotes are genuinely useful and often the missing piece, especially if you want proper system integration and period-correct control. The upside here is mostly originality and scarcity: a clean, working example with intact buttons and battery contacts is exactly the kind of accessory that becomes harder to replace over time.
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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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