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Marantz Model 33 Console Pre-amplifier. Excellent. Works Flawlessly.

Flat rate shipping offer applies ONLY to addresses in the continental US. Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico will be higher.

The Marantz Model 33 Console Stereo Preamplifier, released around 1973, is a classic piece of audio equipment known for its warm sound and robust build. Here are its key specifications:

Year of Release: 1973

Semiconductors: Features a solid-state design with 6 x FETs (Field-Effect Transistors), 52 x transistors, and 8 x diodes.

Dimensions: Approximately 15.75 x 5.75 x 8.75 inches (W x H x D)

Weight: 12 lbs to 14 lbs.

Frequency Response: 5Hz to 100kHz (+0, -1dB) or 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.25 dB). Some sources cite 6Hz to 80kHz.

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): Less than 0.02% (at 3 volts output, 20 Hz to 20 kHz).

Intermodulation Distortion (IMD): Less than 0.02% (at 3 volts output).

Gain:

Phono to main output: 60dB or 63dB

Phono to recording output: 43dB

High level (line) to main output: 20dB or 20.8dB

Input Sensitivity:

Phono (MM): 1mV (for 1V or 1.4V output)

High level (Line): 100mV (for 1V output)

Against the advice of many, I began selling vintage stereo on eBay almost a decade ago. It’s been great fun, I’ve made some new friends and have gotten to enjoy at least one example of every vintage stereo piece ever made (at least for a while!). Problems are few. Unlike other eBay categories, vintage audio people are a very honest, reasonable, (and occasionally forgiving) lot. And you’ll find me a fair-minded person to deal with. This space operates best on mutual reasonableness. There are minor imperfections in almost every 40-60 year old piece of gear, and occasionally I might fail to mention a small flaw or miss one feature or another during testing-- and most understand that. Since you can’t pre-listen to an eBay item in your home and determine how it sounds with your speakers, I do make all items returnable—on the buyer’s dime. Every piece is invisibly marked. Returns are checked to ensure I’m getting exact same  item back and there are no missing parts. Non-conforming returns are reported to eBay. But like I said— we swim in very honest waters and “switcheroo” return attempts have happened only a handful of times in 7000+ sales.

Due to the age of this device and the uncertain nature of vintage electronics, this equipment is being sold AS IS. This is NOT a new component.  As such, it does not come with any guarantee-- implied or written. Vintage audio equipment is sensitive and does not travel particularly well. So in rare instances, that which was working 100% at my house may require adjustment or servicing before working equally well at yours (this is especially true of turntables and tape machines. Most on-line sales of vintage electronics happen under these exact same conditions—but I just wanted to point this out so there are no misunderstandings or disappointments.

Your order will be well packed, and shipped promptly, although local pickup is encouraged. I meet Portland-area locals at the McDonalds on Hwy 30 in the Northwest Industrial part of town, which seems pretty close for everybody and easily accessible,

In the event of a problem, please reach out to me via eBay’s messaging system. Problems are few, and I’m very pro-active about solving any that might crop up. Any negative feedback I’ve ever received came from a person who didn’t first contact me, then failed to respond back when I attempted to get clarity on the issue.

Please examine the pictures carefully. They are part of the description.

I ship ONLY to your eBay-listed address. If you want it sent elsewhere, you will (prior to purchase), need to go into your settings and change your address—at least temporarily. Generally, I send domestic orders via FedEx. If the order value is over $750, the package will require a signature.

International Buyers: Due to differences in electrical current and so forth, this item is not guaranteed to work outside the US, and if shipped overseas, is sold strictly AS-IS with no returns or adjustments. I ship anywhere that e-Bay’s International shipping permits. Most of the time, residents of a given country can get that information by clicking the “Shipping and Payments” tab more easily and accurately than I can. If shipping information cannot be found there, the item likely cannot be shipped to your country via any eBay-associated carriers. Yes! Given the weight and dimensions of this item, International shipping will doubtlessly be quite expensive. But please understand: I simply clicked a box making this available to International buyers. I do not set shipping rates, can’t change them, do not profit from them in any way, and can’t do anything for you that eBay won’t do. In some cases, a freight forwarding service might make more sense for you. Here are a couple that my International customers have successfully used in the past and have a good reputation: Nippon Express USA or U.S. Expediters. Both are located in San Pedro, CA. Contact info is available on-line. eBay will not let me provide that here.

Your bidding/buying constitutes acceptance. Payment must be promptly received, or eBay will automatically open an Unpaid Item Case against you, which negatively affects your account.  I accept order cancellations as long as I have not yet printed the shipping label.

Zero or low feedback buyers/ bidders (particularly non-US ones) should message me prior to purchasing or bidding on any item of significant value. If you don’t, I reserve the right to arbitrarily cancel such bids or orders. 

Sorry for all the “disclaimer” stuff, but to quote the Farmer’s Insurance guy, “I know a thing or two because I’ve seen a thing or two”. I’m looking forward to doing business with you and earning more of it in the future. I absolutely LOVE this stuff, and again- you will find me to be a reasonable, fair-minded person to deal with.