So thanks to RBJ Ive got this amazing Marantz CRS-7810 playing right now... Auction photo:



And Im getting this Marantz CRS-8000 from Henry in Hong Kong... Auction photo:





I plan to have a full comparison and detailed photos in this thread when they are both here.

Im just amazed by the CRS-7810! It is the heaviest bbx I have ever lifted!

I would guess it equals two, maybe three Lasonic 931's! Solid rock build quality and amazingly clear sound too!

Ive already spotted several differences between these both just from the photos.

Line attachments on the front, button and switch placement and amount, and mic design.

Im going to guess they both sound the same and have the same internal parts.

Im sure Arkay has both of these in his collection, anyone else out there in the world also have these?

Feel free to share any Marantz photos in your collections here! I know several members out there have them!

jeff --that 8000 is the absolute bomb --
i thought for sure it was going to end up at $5-600 --

if arkay does not pop up with some answers --
i think james of canada would be the only other one on the planet with BOTH --

so - if he doesnt see this thread -- send him a PM

Ah yeah.... I remember many a wasted hour looking at that collection thread James had!

Parts I and II!

I even bought a few of those when he moved...

These last few weeks a seller from China had an 8000 for $599 BIN and $200 shipping if I remember correctly!

here is yet another BOINK = good idea from me

last week - TA got a telefunken studio , and right away --he started a thread to ask for all members that have them --it was cool -

so, this time - its your turn
put it in the chat area --and lets find out who else is a big marantz collector here --

so far --in the usa -- i just know its skippy, you and me

---btw - i would start it for you --except i am about 100 threads over my quota this month

I also have the crs-8000...very nice warm bass and good highs...sounds remind me of the sharp gf 777,909, 919 series boomboxes. Very impressive looking and high end feel to it. I don't have a pic of it but will add one here soon. You won't be disappointed when you get one.

thanks Gagaeyes! and welcome aboard too!

I was never blown away by my Sharp GF-919 sound wise.... I think my CRS-7810 has it beat. Currently listening to metal (THE69EYES) and it sounds great loud!

yeah skippy.... I have downloaded your photo from another thread, hope you dont mind! It was one of my original inspirations to get a Marantz!!!

Ok.... maybe a moderator can simply move this thread to the chat section?

Show off your Marantz!!!! Whos got what models?!

Cool Jeff,I'm glad you got a couple of the best built units out there..(IMHO)

here is a pic that I took as I had just unwrapped this from recieving it and I had forgotten to put some pics of this somehwere...

I thinks I made a leetle movie of this one below its seven minutes long

MARANTZ PH-32W Componet Boombox

I have more picture's but here's just one with the cable's that came with it
100_3484 MARANTZ PH-32W front w-cables

What?!

Theres got to be more Marantz boxes out there!

Show'em if you gott'em!

Please...