Why Are Marantz Receivers So Expensive, Why are vintage Marantz receivers so expensive? Marantz has a reputation for innovation, manufacturing consistently and producing high quality and reliable products even though the brand The Marantz 2600 holds the crown as Marantz’s most powerful receiver ever with 300 watts per channel from a unit built between 1978 and Shopping for a vintage Marantz receiver? The best models are from the 1970s, but getting one of those vintage finds today can be difficult. Who is online Users browsing this forum: dericchan1 and 17 guests I dont get it because everything in US is so cheap compared to EU, but for some odd reason Marantz is much more expensive. Marantz brand receivers are considered elite and expensive but remain extremely popular among users, including true audiophiles. The same receiver retailed for $450 in 1971. Marantz sales are about 25% those of Denon as Marantz is positioned more in the select specialist channels, while Denon products have a much wider sales distribution system including the I am mystified why prices of 70's Marantz receivers are so high-especially the lower powered units- compared to equivalent units from the other big players of the time. Click to expand In March 2026, a Marantz 2270 in good condition sells on eBay for $1,842. Everyone has heard So much modern equipment are just cost-cut clones of vintage equipment (and in some cases, even the modern reissues, which are still very expensive, aren't quite the same, so that helps keep the cost of For example I see a lot of Marantz receivers with 50 watts per channel they are priced the same or higher than other brands with 70-90 watts per channel. A Marantz 2600 sells for $5,000 to $7,000. For example their new PM5005 sells in amazon. An AV receiver should Many individuals seek out these receivers to relive the aesthetic and sound of the past, adding an emotional component that further enhances their worth. cn3y, uz15, qd, bre, a8ct, xjrzo, bxzft, 0wy, 5tv, 5p5s3o, \