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Marantz Model 9 Prototype

nj pheonix said:
Just a thought. See if Marantz would be interested. Maybe they're just a bean counting money grabbing corporation now (i don't know). They may have some desire for archival or possibly advertising purposes. It might be worth an email
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I've called and spike to a couple of people there but can only get in touch with receptionists and people who don't even know what a Model 9 is. Clueless.

As much as it kills me to part with this, I need to buy a house for my growing family and this would go a long way towards my down payment.
 
Cannot post items for sale here nor are we allowed to post for sale links.

I please ask that no-one does to keep this thread alive for prosperity.

You can search that popular auction site, it'll pop up.
 
Did it get pulled? I can't find it on the auction site. My search was "Marantz Model 9 Holy Grail Prototype"

Mike
 
Ouch is right!

It was really amazing having it in my possession for the little time I did. I spent a few good relaxing nights listening to some jazz on the Altecs with it in Sauls good company.

I've come to the realization that some things are more important than a really cool, rare amplifier hiding in my bedroom that nobody but me gets to enjoy. This is making a big impact on my ability to purchase a bigger home for my growing family. I've actually sold a lot of my stuff in the past month.

The way I see it is soon I will have more space for more gear and will even have a dedicated listening room! Down the road Im certain i will end up with a matched pair of 9s, or model 2s.
 
Most of the amps' potential is the opts, backed by a good support circuit. Afaik, Marantz/ Smith never skimped on the opts of any of the Marantz tube amps. Any of them, including the relatively common 8/ 8b stereo amps should please.
 
I saw this model on Ebay and wondering how good this sounds comparing to the newer model like MA-9S2 and of course the MA-9S2 is a solid state. Anyone has an experience with MA-9S2 and this model 9?
 
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