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Angeboten wird „Marantz 8B Röhren Endstufe EL34 Verstärker“ von Marantz als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Röhren-Endverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 7706712496 endet am 11.08.2026 um 23:53 Uhr.
This €3,900 asking price for a Marantz 8B in good condition is fair to slightly ambitious, sitting just above the estimated 2026 median of €2,539 for used listings. While not a bargain below the 25th percentile, the price reflects the model’s super high collectability and the premium often attached to units that have been serviced or restored. In the current market for vintage Marantz tube amplifiers, this is a buyer’s opportunity if the unit is original-owner and includes original accessories, but it demands confidence in the seller’s maintenance claims.
The Marantz 8B remains a legendary 35W per channel stereo tube amplifier from 1962–1966, prized for its low distortion (~0.5%), 90dB signal-to-noise ratio, and heavy, transformer-rich build that delivers warm, musical sound. Its rarity, made only in Long Island, New York, and status as a time-capsule collectible make it a worthwhile buy for enthusiasts seeking authentic vintage tone. If this listing includes original tubes, a tube cage, or proof of full servicing, the upside in performance and collectibility justifies the price, turning it into a compelling acquisition rather than a risky gamble.
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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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