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Selling Marantz MR-235 Stereo Receiver, unit fully restored and installed new LED lights, all the potentiometers, push buttons and selectors are DeoXit treatment has been done, playing very smoothly and crystal clear. This Receiver will last another many many more years, SpecificationsTuning range: FM, MWPower output: 30 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)Frequency response: 18Hz to 30kHzTotal harmonic distortion: 0.08%Damping factor: 53Input sensitivity: 2.8mV (MM), 180mV (line)Signal to noise ratio: 72dB (MM), 80dB (line)Output: 500mV (line)Thanks for visiting
At US$780, this Marantz MR 235 is significantly overpriced compared to the obvious alternative: a working vintage MR 235 listed on OfferUp for just US$250. While some collectors pay over US$2,000 for rare, restored Marantz receivers with silver faceplates, that premium targets specific high-end models like the 2325, not the MR 235. The asking price sits well above the top end of the typical used market for this specific unit, making it an ambitious listing that lacks supporting value.
The MR 235 is a functional AM/FM stereo receiver, but it does not command the rarity or prestige of Marantz’s flagship 70s models. Unless this listing includes verified original-owner condition, full restoration documentation, or rare accessories that justify a US$530 premium over the US$250 market baseline, there is no meaningful upside to justify the cost. For a fellow enthusiast, this is not a buying opportunity; a US$250 working unit offers the same core performance without the financial risk.
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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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