Paul89
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Hey guys,
I've read a ton of your stuff and you guys are awesome. First post here! Looking for the vets of audiokarma and Marantz expert like Brian. Echowars. The military gentlemen I cannot recall his name and mike zaccarro ex marantz tech or any other marantz techs and SME's.
I'm a Marantz fan and I'm looking to buy either an 18 or a 19. I've read all over this site but still cannot find conclusive data that indicates which is the best, more importantly most sought after and most desirable. I've read the saul marantz history but they only spoke about the 18 and not the 19. What I'd like to know is of saul . Sid and dick had they're say in the 19. I know the 18 is made in Woodside NY and 19 in California. What are the differences between the model 19 that indicates custom calibrated vs fifty rms fifty? One earlier production than the other?
Seems to me like all the threads I come by are super old threads from like 2005-2012. As a newbie to the karma, I'm looking for new posts fresh ones.
Side question while I'm at it:
I have a Marantz 1200 with original wood case. It's made in USA serial number 3450. I do not see much info about it even though is made in USA just like the 18 and 19. How come? Am I missing something? What's a 1200 worth? Hows the build quality? Is it desirable? It seems rare.
Please do give all your knowledge as this is a major purschase for me as a young lad. All your help is appreciated.
Sorry for all the questions. Unfortunately, I didnt grow up with these awesome marantz but my father did.
Cheers! Marantz for life!
I've read a ton of your stuff and you guys are awesome. First post here! Looking for the vets of audiokarma and Marantz expert like Brian. Echowars. The military gentlemen I cannot recall his name and mike zaccarro ex marantz tech or any other marantz techs and SME's.
I'm a Marantz fan and I'm looking to buy either an 18 or a 19. I've read all over this site but still cannot find conclusive data that indicates which is the best, more importantly most sought after and most desirable. I've read the saul marantz history but they only spoke about the 18 and not the 19. What I'd like to know is of saul . Sid and dick had they're say in the 19. I know the 18 is made in Woodside NY and 19 in California. What are the differences between the model 19 that indicates custom calibrated vs fifty rms fifty? One earlier production than the other?
Seems to me like all the threads I come by are super old threads from like 2005-2012. As a newbie to the karma, I'm looking for new posts fresh ones.
Side question while I'm at it:
I have a Marantz 1200 with original wood case. It's made in USA serial number 3450. I do not see much info about it even though is made in USA just like the 18 and 19. How come? Am I missing something? What's a 1200 worth? Hows the build quality? Is it desirable? It seems rare.
Please do give all your knowledge as this is a major purschase for me as a young lad. All your help is appreciated.
Sorry for all the questions. Unfortunately, I didnt grow up with these awesome marantz but my father did.
Cheers! Marantz for life!
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