Marantz
Model 8B
Introduced 1961$249 MSRP
Classic American tube stereo power amplifier from the Saul Marantz era, using EL34 output tubes in an ultralinear push-pull circuit. One of the most sought-after vintage tube amps; restored examples command well above typical working units.
MSRP
$249
Used market · Excellent
$4,100
+1547% vs MSRP
as of Sep 26, 2026MSRP to used market
From $4,000 at launch to $4,100 today.
Specifications
- Type
- tube power amp
- Inputs
- RCA line-level
- Outputs
- 4/8/16 ohm speaker taps
- Topology
- EL34 push-pull, ultralinear
- Weight
- 37 lbs
- THD
- 0.5%
- Power output
- 35 watts per channel
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