Here's a beautiful example of one of the most collectible pieces around. The 3600 has long been considered one of Marantz’s finest solid state preamp pairings, with quality components and a straightforward gain stage. This preamp will handle any moving-magnet cartridge you can throw at it, and the RIAA accuracy in the 3600 was second to none. There's even a dedicated scope output. It's a big boy preamp.
This piece is right and tight. All of the electrolytic caps have been replaced and everything was adjusted to Marantz spec. The protection was bypassed by a previous owner, so turn your amp on last – like you always do. You always do that, right?
- Production
- 1977-79
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- 6925
- Orig. MSRP
- $499
- Restoration
- Full 30-point service check
- Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
- Replaced all electrolytic caps
- Factory Specs
Type Solid State Preamplifier
Total harmonic distortion 0.02%
IM distortion 0.01% (3 V output)
Input impedance 47k Ohms
Input sensitivity 1mV @ 1V RMS out
Inputs Phono / Tuner / Aux / Tape 1 / Tape 2
Outputs Pre out CH 1 / Pre out CH 2 / Scope / Tape 1 / Tape 2
Speaker Terminals push-type
Speaker Outputs Main, Remote
Pre out Max 3V
Protection Bypassed
Tone control graphic bass, mid -range, and treble controls; variable frequency tone turnover points
Dimensions 15.75"W x 5.75"H x 9.25"D
Weight 16 lbs.
- Documentation
Marantz 3600 Service Manual
- The History of Marantz
- More than any other person, Saul Marantz defined premium home entertainment. Driven by his passion for music and his accomplishments as a classical guitarist – accomplishments that led to a close friendship with Andres Segovia – he was never satisfied with the “hi fi” equipment of his day. So he built better; first in...
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- Liner Notes
I agree it's an excellent preamp. It has the typical Marantz analog sound and it's very pleasing to listen to. There's enough tone controls to fine tune your speakers if you like or you can also run them bypassed. The speaker switch is also another handy feature you don't see very often on a straight preamp. I've gotten a lot of comments on mine over the years both for the sound and for the vintage look it has as well.
- MotorStereo, AK
- Stock No.
- 7588482613469
Here's a beautiful example of one of the most collectible pieces around. The 3600 has long been considered one of Marantz’s finest solid state preamp pairings, with quality components and a straightforward gain stage. This preamp will handle any moving-magnet cartridge you can throw at it, and the RIAA accuracy in the 3600 was second to none. There's even a dedicated scope output. It's a big boy preamp.
This piece is right and tight. All of the electrolytic caps have been replaced and everything was adjusted to Marantz spec. The protection was bypassed by a previous owner, so turn your amp on last – like you always do. You always do that, right?
