Marantz Model 25-AM (1969–1970)
The Marantz Model 25-AM survives in the record mainly through Marantz's own advertising. Independent reviews of this particular model appear to be scarce. What the ads show is an AM-FM stereo receiver/compact that Marantz pitched, in campaigns running from 1969 into 1970, as its approachable model - the receiver for people with rich tastes but a less-than-princely pocketbook.
The launch ad ran in High Fidelity (September 1969, p.66). It called the Model 25 the "quick-change artist." It was a full-fledged AM-FM stereo receiver rated at 30 watts RMS per channel continuous power, which Marantz claimed was comparable to 90 watts IHF music power as other manufacturers rated equipment. There was room on top to drop in a Dual, Garrard, or Miracord record changer, turning it into a space-saving record player/receiver combination. Marantz left the changer choice to the buyer rather than saddling the customer with its own pick.
A follow-up 1970 campaign led with the line that "now everybody can afford one." It advertised the Model 25 at $379 and called it one of the company's most powerful popular-priced AM-FM stereo receivers (High Fidelity, September 1970, p.64). Documentation beyond the advertising is thin.
Known specs from period advertising:
- AM-FM stereo receiver/compact
- 30 W RMS per channel continuous power
- Top deck accommodates Dual, Garrard, or Miracord record changer
- Advertised at $379 (1970 campaign)
- Advertised period: 1969–1970
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