Crazy Vintage Marantz Auction!!!

Dennis Gardner
Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
edited August 2005 in 2 Channel Audio
Nice profit item if you have an extra laying around!


Marantz auction you won't believe!
HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited August 2005
    Yea, an extra four grand laying around. :eek:
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2005
    Whao. Some powerful receiver!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited August 2005
    Very, very keeewwwiiilll!!!!!!!

    That's like only the second one of those I've ever seen. Looks like new, too.

    "BEASTLY"
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • PolknPepsi
    PolknPepsi Posts: 781
    edited August 2005
    That is SOME receiver.

    25 years later and I'm still kicking myself for letting my 30 watt Marantz receiver go.
    Denon #2900, Denon stereo receiver, Conrad Johnson Sonographe 120 amp, Blue Jeans cables, and Klipsch RF-7's
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited August 2005
    You can buy an awful lot of good sound for that kind of money, BUT NOT AT THAT AUCTION!

    George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited August 2005
    very nice receiver. dirty little beast comes to mind.

    but for $3,700? hell i can buy Mc.Intosh for that.
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

    "People working at Polk Audio must sit around the office and just laugh their balls off reading many of these comments." -Lush
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited August 2005
    Just THINK of the entire system that you could put together with that kind of money, and the lunacy of paying that kind of money for a receiver starts to really reveal itself. You could start with a pair of used Carver Amazings, a really nice amp or two to drive them with, maybe a preamp also, and money left over for popcorn or roller skates. Or a gross of bottle rockets. Maybe even a hooker to sit down and listen with you.

    George Graand (of the Jersey Grands)
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited August 2005
    mmmmmmm...popcorn & hookers..!!!

    :p
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited August 2005
    George alway has a way with putting life into perspective, doesn't he. I can see that his priorities are set straight and he only wants to protect us from scams and allow us to partake in the finer things he see life has to offer. ;)

    Good on ya, GG.

    Dennis
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited August 2005
    Trying to be more than just another pretty face my man.

    George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited August 2005
    George Grand wrote:
    Just THINK of the entire system that you could put together with that kind of money, and the lunacy of paying that kind of money for a receiver starts to really reveal itself. You could start with a pair of used Carver Amazings, a really nice amp or two to drive them with, maybe a preamp also, and money left over for popcorn or roller skates. Or a gross of bottle rockets. Maybe even a hooker to sit down and listen with you.

    George Graand (of the Jersey Grands)

    SO EFFIN TRUE!!!! With $3700, I could put together an extremely nice, "all tube even", 2 channel system that would kick **** and yes, still have some change left over for some "extracurricular" activities for sure. ;):D

    The fact remains, though, that "that" Marantz is still a freakin "BEAST".

    Hey GG, you'd think that after as many times you have typed your name at the bottom of your post, you'd spell it right :eek: ;):D . Just a little ball busting from one AF vet to an active AF man. :)
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited August 2005
    those big-daddy marantz have a specific type of transformer (toroidial?) when it goes, yer f----ed..it also tends to take other stuff with it.. just the high example of the audio world's 'receiver horsepower wars'..kinda like 1970 in the auto industry...i'll stick with my 2270, thank you ;)
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited August 2005
    sda2mike wrote:
    i'll stick with my 2270, thank you ;)

    Another fine example of Marantz's glory days. I'd rather spend the $400-600 for a nice example of that 2270 and use the left over $3100-3300 on the rest of the system. :)
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,516
    edited August 2005
    $3,700 for a receiver, a receiver! No thanks.
    If...
    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited August 2005
    3,700 and you STILL have a receiver......

    Different strokes for left handed people, I guess.

    I don't have anywhere CLOSE to 3,700 in either of my rigs.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited August 2005
    i think that model retailed for around $1500, back in 77-78....big dollars back then, for sho :eek:
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited August 2005
    I don't need no stinking badges, and I can spell my name anyway I want. I was watching a viking movie when I did that.

    George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2005
    Those monster 70's receivers were cool as hell. I remember lusting after a Pioneer SX-1280 most of my teen years, never could afford it.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited August 2005
    steveinaz wrote:
    Those monster 70's receivers were cool as hell. I remember lusting after a Pioneer SX-1280 most of my teen years, never could afford it.


    yep,, pioneer & marantz were in a heated battle of who could make the most powerful rcvr...all about power ratings..again, much like the horsepower wars of the late 50s thru 1970...

    someone mentioned the 2600 as a high point for marantz....not quite...marantz was purchased by another company around 1976...the rcvrs looked similar, but slowly incorporated less and less quality in the parts...the marantz 'golden age' started in the tube era and ended around '76...
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  • thehaens@cox.net
    thehaens@cox.net Posts: 1,012
    edited August 2005
    steveinaz wrote:
    Those monster 70's receivers were cool as hell. I remember lusting after a Pioneer SX-1280 most of my teen years, never could afford it.

    or the SX-1980 , one is on auction right now......seller is saying it is mint...............imagine it will end at around 1800-2k.....

    sdh
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2005
    Gorgeous!
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2005
    Indeed. With all that shiny metal, that beautiful wood....mesmerizing....
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited August 2005
    Marantz 500 Auction



    Here is the latest version of madness on the vintage Marantz front. $3550 for a Marantz 500 amp. Nicest model I've seen in a while, but "Jeeze Louise"!!
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2005
    SWEET amp!!!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited August 2005
    thehaens@cox.ne wrote:
    or the SX-1980 , one is on auction right now......seller is saying it is mint...............imagine it will end at around 1800-2k.....

    sdh

    OH MY GOD!!!! over $2500. WOW!!!
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited August 2005
    winning bid...3550.00..!!!

    OUCH..!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited August 2005
    Wow, $2550 for the Pioneer and $3550 for the Marantz
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • Mazeroth
    Mazeroth Posts: 1,585
    edited August 2005
    If I had a nickel for every dumb "audiophile" out there...
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited August 2005
    Yeah, some seller(s) out there is a happy camper.
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2005
    Mazeroth wrote:
    If I had a nickel for every dumb "audiophile" out there...

    I'd hafta give you a nickel!! :D
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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