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Marantz Cd 50 - Cd Player - Black – CD Player - Excellent
Why This One
Excellent condition — light signs of use, no obvious issues
Fully tested — all applicable functions verified working
Marantz hi-fi heritage in a dedicated, single-purpose CD source component.
A more affordable entry point into Marantz hi-fi separates than buying new.
Condition: Excellent
This Marantz Cd 50 is an excellent-condition item. It has passed our 7-point functional test, with 1 item(s) not applicable to this unit. Please review all photos carefully, as they provide an accurate representation of the cosmetic condition of the product.
What's Included
Marantz Cd 50 (Black – CD Player)
No additional accessories included
About This Model
The Marantz CD 50 is a dedicated CD player from Marantz, a brand with a long-standing reputation in home audio for building equipment that prioritises musical fidelity and build quality. As a standalone CD player, it is designed to serve as a focused source component in a hi-fi system, delivering clean digital playback without the compromises of multi-format all-in-one units.
A great opportunity to own a Marantz Cd 50 at this price point.
US$120 is a strong bargain against your recent comps: it sits far below the US$607 25th percentile and well under the US$1,678 median, so this is priced like a quick buy rather than a negotiated market-value listing.
That makes it appealing if it’s genuinely clean and fully working, because this is one of Marantz’s better-regarded older CD decks: solid build, smooth presentation, and a format that still has a loyal following. At this price, the main upside is simple—if the laser reads discs reliably, it’s a lot of player for the money. I’d just want confirmation on tray operation, skip-free playback, and whether the remote is included, since those are the practical items that matter most on a vintage disc player.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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