Buying from OS ?

[GerrySem]

Hi all, I'm Gerry & I'd like to get back into stereo's. I'm thinking of buying a Marantz Amp from overseas. I'll be using PayPal, Have any of you experts had issues with stuff being damaged during transport? It's a PM 94, just can't find one here in Au. Thanks in advance .

Gerry

[Guest jakeyb77]

If it’s coming using the eBay global shipping program be prepared to receive it like a jigsaw puzzle. I have also found Americans have absolutely no idea how to pack heavy items. 

[Guest Muon N']

Has it been recapped or original?

These ran fairly warm and are getting on in age now, so if original it may need a recap to bring it back to original working/performance state.

 

If it is not auto sensing for mains voltage, make sure you change it to out mains voltage before use here.

Came in three versions apparently:

Voltage
Version N and T: 220V/240V
Version E: 110V-240V

Marantz pm94 amplifier - DutchAudioClassics.nl

WWW.DUTCHAUDIOCLASSICS.NL

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DutchAudioClassics.nl - Photos and information of classic Marantz & Philips cd-players

 

As far as safe buying, that will depend on where and who you are buying it from, and how it is packed and shipped...as in above post ^^^.

Edited November 23, 2019 by Muon N'

[Guest The man who fell to earth]

I've been thinking the exact same thing about the exact same model.

I once imported a Sansui 8080DB through ebay shipping. It arrived ahead of schedule and the item was as described, My wife asked the courier to carry it in the house for her because it was heavy... and he proceeded to drop it on its corner on the brick doorsteps. Fortunately it was very well packed and it survived.

But, then I bought a record player on Gumtree  that was from interstate (500km), took four weeks to arrive, was not close to the condition of the pictures or description, and arrived broken because of lazy packing.

These Marantz are overpriced considering they are unrestored, known to have issues from heat and the only ones I can find are in suspect condition.

Anyway good luck with the hunt. (I hope we stay out of each others way).

Edited November 24, 2019 by The man who fell to earth

[charlie_bird]

I'd think carefully about the cost. Exchange rate, shipping and tax can turn something that seems reasonably priced in USD to something that's overpriced in AUD (landed).  The shipping is a risk no matter where you ship it from.. 

[GerrySem]

I have taken all of that into account. But what can I buy for around $1300 with similar specs, sound quality & punch. I mainly listen to Led Zep, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, ELO, Queen, Stones, Beatles & most big bands from the 60's & 70's. I do like the the Class A sound from the Marantz.

G

[wolster]

I would try the Cambridge Audio CXA 80 at that price. Great sound, versatility and value..