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New Marantz Reference, PM-10 Integrated, overpriced?

Was checking the prices of some renowned high end integrates, Esoteric, Luxman, Accuphase, the new Marantz PM-10, it’s on the same price category... overpriced component? Anyone listened? the price is justified by the performance when compared with some of the other integrated mentioned?

Thanks.
128x128cosmicjazz
acurus
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Just got it, breaking in still but very damn good.
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riaa_award_collectors_on_facebook
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If your patient you can find them used for around 3K here on Audiogon. I purchased my SA-10 SACD player for $2700 and the same guy was selling his PM-10 for about the same price.
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A PM-10 just showed up on Audiogon this morning for $3200 or Best offer. Perfect timing!!
acurus
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That's the lowest price I have ever seen on the PM10
steviet
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This sounds rather ridiculous.

I haven’t seen a PM-10s1 sell for less than $5000 and on average i see them for $6500 used and $8000 new from the MSRP of $9000.

 

Is it worth it?

Yes, Very much so. I choose the PM-10 over the Luxman and McIntosh competitive models because it was better pound-for-pound. You have to spend 50% more on brands such as Luxman, McIntosh or Jeff Rowland to match the performance of the Marantz PM-10 at $9000 no less for less! Biggest Bang for the Buck in Audiophile.

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