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1960’s Model 16 vintage power amp incredible dual mono design these amps re legendary this one is working great no issues. This is from large audio estate sale see our other auctionsAs with all vintage electronics we are selling as is no returns but buy with confidence check our 100% feedback we don’t ship bad units
Condition is unknown, so at US$999 this sits right on the median of recent comps, which makes it a fair, market-level ask rather than a bargain or an overreach. It’s also comfortably within the middle half of the market, with the 25th percentile at US$641 and the 75th percentile at US$1,495, so the price is pretty well anchored.
The value here is in the product itself: classic Marantz speakers have a strong reputation for musical, easy-listening presentation and vintage appeal, and they can be a very satisfying buy when the cabinets and drivers are intact. At this price, the best upside is if it’s a clean, original set with no refoam or driver issues, because that’s where these can turn into a genuinely rewarding long-term keeper.
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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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