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Marantz NA8005 Streamer (Music) Marantz NA8005 Network Audio Player Streamer and DAC. High quality media player with excellent sounding DAC. You can audition in Frankston or I can deliver between Mornington and Melbourne. Includes remote and power cable. There is a scratch on the right front panel, visible in the photos. Marantz NA8005 USB DAC Airplay Network Audio Player with USB-DAC connects to everything – to your PC, external hard disc, your NAS as well as to Internet radio and music service Spotify Connect. The DAC-mode features optical and coaxial digital input, as well as USB-B
This A$600 asking price is a strong deal, sitting well below the 25th percentile of A$678 for used Marantz NA8005 units in Australia. With the median at A$702, you are saving over A$100 compared to typical market listings, making this an excellent buying opportunity for a well-regarded network player.
The NA8005 remains a favorite for its versatile streaming (AirPlay, DLNA, Spotify Connect) and high-res DAC capabilities, handling up to 192kHz/24bit PCM and DSD 5.6MHz. It also functions as a standalone DAC with optical, coaxial, and USB inputs, offering audiophile-grade sound from a compact chassis. Since the listing notes excellent condition and includes a power cable, there are no material caveats to worry about at this price.
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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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