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Marantz SR9600 — Flagship THX Ultra 2 AV Surround Receiver, 7.1 Channel - $300 (Seattle)
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Discontinued flagship Marantz receiver, originally $4,199 MSRP. A well-regarded reference-grade unit among AV enthusiasts — built with 7 discrete 140W current-feedback amplifiers and 24-bit/192kHz DACs across all channels.
Specs:
∙ 7.1 channel, THX Ultra 2 certified
∙ Dual 32-bit DSP processors
∙ Supports Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, HDCD decoding
∙ 9-band EQ via Marantz’s M.R.A.C. room calibration system
∙ Dual FM tuner (independent simultaneous reception, useful for multi-zone)
∙ Multi-zone capable
∙ HDMI switching + component video
∙ Two IEEE 1394 audio interfaces
Condition:
∙ Tested and fully functional
∙ Good cosmetic condition, some light wear consistent with age
∙ Unit only — no remote, no power cord, no manual
Heavy, solidly built unit (~57 lbs).