tidmack Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) I have a Marantz 140 amplifier for sale. I purchased this from a friend whose father passed away about 4 years ago. I've used it off and on since then, but it's not getting rotated in often enough to hang onto. I thought it'd be a good opportunity for someone to get into a fairly robust, nice sounding, reasonably priced amp. I asked my friend if she knew how long her Dad had the amp and she said she remembered it being in the house "forever." I don't have any paperwork, or receipts, but its condition also coincides with a long-term owner. Prior to my ownership, the amp was used with a pair of JBL C26 speakers. It appears the amp is untouched, so it probably would benefit from a re-cap. However, I think it sounds fine and I certainly wouldn't use it with my Klipschorns if I thought something was wrong. The amp books at 70 watts per channel. Pickup in Oak Creek, WI, which is an hour north of Chicago. I'm looking to get. Pickup only, please. Shoot me a message if you're interested. Below are a couple youtube links to the amplifier in use last evening. Last night was the first time I fired the amp up in almost two years, so I let it sit idle for a bit and eased into the volume over time. I'm not sure if that's necessary, but I wanted to make sure it was operating properly before risking damage to my Klipschorns. Jeff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TQZd1Kviuo&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgOqgjNtawY Edited February 16, 2016 by tidmack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Matthews Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I'm looking to get $350 shipping offered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidmack Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 I'll take a peek to see if I have boxes at home that will allow me to double box this amp. If so, I'd be willing to FedEx it, OR use SpeeDee Delivery to the midwest states. Thanks for asking, I appreciate the interest. Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Thanks for getting back to me so quickly, Jeff. Unfortunately I must pass on your beautiful Marantz unit, for now. Other opportunities have come forth regarding my future Cornscala build. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 PM sent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Saw this myself last night. Nice looking Marantz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidmack Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Thanks for the kind words, Jason. The amp is still available. If anyone has interest, please shoot me a message. Have a great night, fellas. Jeff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 70 watts of Marantz power, that will make someone's ears happy. GLWS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajoker2c Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Oh man I'd love to have this beauty, but the canadain-us dollar exchange rates now kill any thought of it....arggggggLove to match it up with my 1060.Good luck with sale. If the dollar rises here very soon I'll come a calling!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Yeah, I spaced out and could have sworn this was the matching amp to the 3600 preamp. It's actually the match to the 3200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidmack Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Thanks for all of the questions and compliments on the Marantz 140. I WILL get photos of the rear of the amp loaded this weekend, as well as the bottom. The rear is just as clean as the rest, but one factory Marantz screw-on foot is cracked, so the amp currently wobbles slightly. It looks like a set of 4 NOS feet can be found on eBay for about $20, but I was hoping to find just one at a reduced price. The amp sits properly, as seen in the photos, but if you press on the top, it will give a bit toward the foot that is cracked. I WILL ship the amp, so please contact me for a quote via FedEx or Speedy. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolve2525 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Sweet amp! Good luck with your sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalcomfort Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Very nice good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 PM Sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidmack Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 A1UC, PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tidmack Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) I added some additional photos for those who have expressed interest in the 140. I included a photo of the cracked plastic foot, along with a good one, to give an idea of what it should look like. I'm listening to the amp again this a.m. while I clean the house and it sounds terrific with the Klipschorns. Have a great day, guys. Jeff Edited February 13, 2016 by tidmack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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