I most likely don\'t expect a $7700 buy it now to come along, but shoot me an offer and see what happens.
Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions.
I can also do TRADES. I am interested in vintage audio equipment and many other things, try to offer me what you have and we will take it from there. Thanks.
Very rare Marantz 2600 Receiver with universal 110/120/220/240 Volts transformer. Allegedly Marantz only made about 1000 of these receivers so they are very rare. The unit is in great condition.Works well, no issues. ALL functions works as intended. It was serviced in July 2017. No issues. Just cleaned controls and brought it back to specs.
TheModel 2600was the most powerfulstereo receiverever made byMarantz, and one of the most powerful receivers of the \"monster receiver\" era of the 1970s, among theTechnicsSA-1000, rated at 330 watts per channel, tied with theSansuiG-33000, and thePioneer SX-1980. The 2600 was rated at 300wattsRMSper channel x2 channels at 8ohmsand 400 W.P.C. at 4ohms. This model was produced from 1978 to 1980 and is considered especially rare.
Specifications:
Tuning range: FM, MW
Power output: 300 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.03%
Dimensions: 491 x 178 x 435mm
Weight: 27.4kg
Year: 1978
Can be checked out and picked up in NYC (Price would be cheaper this way).
If you need international shipping price contact me.I can also do TRADES. I am interested in vintage audio equipment and many other things, try to offer me what you have and we will take it from there. Thanks.
Marantz 2600 Sells For Over $6000!October 1, 2013-raiko
A lot of my friends ask me what the most valuable vintage receiver is. It\'s actually a fairly difficult question to answer because there are so many variables that factor into market value. The Pioneer SX-1980 and the Sansui G-33000 are definitely two of the most valuable receivers but check out the latest sale of aMarantz 2600pictured below.
Yes, you\'re seeing that right. $6100.00 for a Marantz 2600. A near mintMarantz 2500just recently sold for $3500 and they routinely sell for $2500 to $3000 so perhaps over six grand for the 2600 is not out of line. There were 7 unique buyers over $3000, only four over the $4000 mark and only two buyers offer over $6k. Obviously those two buyers really wanted the 2600. That\'s understandable because you just don\'t see these receivers on the market very often.
This particular 2600 is in excellent condition and, according to the seller, was recently serviced and checked out fine. As you can see the sale also included the wood case. The original manual was included as well but not the original box.
Even the inside of the unit is very clean and you can see the massive toroidal power transformer that Marantz used in these monster receivers. And, a monster it is, weighing in at over 60 pounds and pumping out 300 watts per channel. The 2600 was produced from 1978 to 1980 and is the most powerful receiver Marantz has made. It also checks in tied at number two with the Sansui G-33000 on theall time most powerful receiverlist. Allegedly Marantz only made about 1000 of these receivers so they are very rare.
A pretty nice Pioneer SX-1980 just sold for $3500 and a Sansui G-22000 for over $2000 (9-28-2013). I haven\'t seen a G-33000 sale. So, for now it looks like the Marantz 2600 is the king of the hill when it comes to market value. Some might argue that its performance does not live up to the price but if you\'re a Marantz collector then this is the holy grail of receivers. I remember seeing one for sale in 2012 in \"fully restored\" condition for $12000 but I don\'t think it ever sold. I remember another sale on for $4000 back in 2006. Nonetheless, we now know what the current market value of a 2600 is - and it\'s a lot.
Update: May 30, 2014. Another Marantz 2600 has sold and prices appear to still be on the rise. This one sold for $6995. It was in very nice working condition with the exception of an issue with FM stereo reception.
Can be checked out and picked up in NYC (Price would be cheaper this way).If you need international shipping price contact me.
I can also do TRADES. I am interested in vintage audio equipment and many other things, try to offer me what you have and we will take it from there. Thanks.
GeneralRarityX-RareRetail Price1600Designed inUSAManufactured InJapanFirst Year1978Last Year1980Wood CaseWC-124Silver FaceYes, extrudedChannelsTwoTube DesignOne (Scope)IC Count11FET Count12Transistor Count123Diode Count100Speaker ConnectionsTwo setsChassis GroundBinding PostAC SwitchYesFusingRear deckSwitched AC OutletsOne (US Model Only)Unswitched AC OutletsOne (US Model only)Power Source DetailsDual ToroidalPower Consumption115 W (idle); 920 W (Rated output; both channels)Special Option 1Dolby decoder (US model only)PhysicalWidth19 1/4Height7Depth17 1/8Weight60.3 lbs, 63.8 lbs packedAmplifierRMS Power Per Channel300 @ 8 ohms, 400 @ 4 ohmsDamping Factor @ Load Impedance60 at 8 ohmsTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.03% @ 300, 0.05% @ 400Power Bandwidth20 Hz to 20 KHzFrequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-.2 dBIntermodulation Distortion (IM).03% @ 8 ohms; .05% @ 4 ohmsInput Impedance40k OhmsInput Sensitivity for Full Output1.5 VoltPeak Lamp(s)Yes (LEDs)Cooling Fan(s)YesFM TunerGyro TuningYesRF Sensitivity1.5 uV300 Ohm Binding PostsYes75 Ohm Binding PostsYes75 Ohm F ConnectorYes50 dB quieting sensitivity, Stereo25 uV50 dB quieting sensitivity, Mono2.2 uVUltimate Quieting82 dB (Mono); 75 dB (Stereo)THD, Mono.15 (100Hz), .1 (1kHz), .15 (6kHz) @1000uV; .4% (1 kHz, 50 dB quieting)THD, Stereo.35 (100Hz), .2 (1kHz), .3 (6kHz)Signal to Noise Ratio, Mono82 dB @ 1000 uVSignal to Noise Ratio, Stereo75 dB @ 1000 uVFrequency Response30Hz-15KHz, +.2/-1.0dBHum and Noise80 dBCapture Ratio1.0 dB @ 1000 uVIF Image Rejection120 dBIF Rejection120 dBStereo Subcarrier Rejection75 dBAlternate Channel Selectivity (wide or normal)085 dBSpurious Rejection120 dBAM Carrier Rejection60 dBStereo Separation at 1 kHz50 dBMono SwitchYesSignal Strength MeterYes (scope)Center Tuning MeterYes (scope)Multiplex Filter (Hi-Blend)YesQuartz Frequency LockYesStereo LampYesDolby LampYes (US model only)FM Mode LampYesMultipath MeteringYes (via scope)Muting SwitchYesMuting AdjustmentYes25 uS Deemphasis Switch (Dolby Associated)Yes (US model only)Dolby Fm Decoding OptionYes (US model only)Quadradial Output (FM Discriminator output, unequalized)YesOscilloscope2 InchScope Tube50TB31, ToshibaScope Horizontal Position AdjustmentFront PanelScope Vertical Position AdjustmentFront PanelScope Brightness AdjustmentRear DeckScope Focus AdjustmentRear DeckScope Internal Audfio Display CapabilityYesScope External Audio Gain ControlFront PanelScope Tuning IndicationYesScope Multipath IndicationYesIlluminated Dial PointerYesAM TunerAM Mode LampYesRF Sensitivity10 uVTHD.4 %Signal to Noise Ratio55 dBSignal Strength MeteringYesExternal Ferrite AntennaYesAntenna binding PostsYesPreamplifierMultiple Bass AdjustmentsYesMultiple Midrange AdjustmentsYesMultiple Treble AdjustmentsYesTone Control DefeatYesBass Turnover Options100 Hz / normalTreble Turnover Options10 kHz / normalHigh Filter9 KHz, 18dB/oct BesselLow Filter15 Hz, 18db/oct ButterworthGain ControlYesLoudness ContourYesMonoL, R, L+RChannel ReverseYesBalanceSliderNumber of Tape Monitors2Tape to Tape DubbingYes, via front panel jacks, also 1-2 and 2-1Auxillary Input SourceYes2nd Auxillary Input SourceEuro model onlyPhono Input SourceYes2nd Phono Input SourceYesIlluminated Source IndicatorsYesTuner Source InputYesSource Tape Input (as opposed to a tape monitor)Yes2nd Source Tape input (as opposed to a tape monitor)YesTape MonitorYes2nd Tape monitorYesHeadphone Jack(s)YesSpeaker Selection Nomenclature1,2
