Marantz Model 27
Documentation on the Marantz Model 27 is thin. What survives comes mostly from period advertisements and a handful of system listings. The receiver was sold as the amplifier/tuner heart of the Model 25C AM-FM/Phono System (HiFI-Stereo, 1971, p.138).
The Model 27 is a solid-state AM/FM stereo receiver rated at 30 watts per channel into 8Ω. It was part of Marantz's early move away from tube designs. It has the brand's signature walnut veneer case, a phono input and a headphone jack. Its sound is described as warm and musical with good midrange presence, the characteristic Marantz house sound, and it has enough power for medium-sized rooms. The FM/AM tuner section rounds out the package, though no sensitivity or selectivity figures survive in the record.
On the used market, condition and cosmetics drive value. Typical prices fall between $150 and $300. Common service issues include aging capacitors, dirty controls and switches, dial lamp failures, and occasional transistor failure in the driver stages.
Known Specs
- Type: Solid-state AM/FM stereo receiver
- Power: 30W per channel (8Ω), stereo
- Finish: Walnut veneer case
- Market value today: $150–$300
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