Marantz Model 5000 Rare Vintage Cassette Deck Japan Serviced Warranty 1978-81

This unit has been professionally checked, serviced and tested before listing.
A working video can be provided before shipping.
We provide careful international packaging, insured shipping and 30-day functional warranty.
This is a collector-grade vintage audio item, not a random untested unit.

🎙️ Time That Still Sounds

The Marantz Model 5000 has exactly the kind of presence that makes late-1970s hi-fi so desirable: brushed silver faceplate, warm illuminated VU meters, large mechanical keys, clean analog controls and that calm, confident Marantz look.

This is not a plastic-era cassette deck. It is a real full-size stereo component from the period when a cassette machine was built to become part of a serious home audio system. The Model 5000 feels honest, physical and elegant — the kind of deck that makes cassette playback enjoyable before the music even starts.

👤 If You Are Reading This — You Understand

You are not looking for a random old tape player.

You are looking for a proper vintage cassette deck with mechanical character, warm visual appeal and the kind of tactile operation that modern equipment simply does not offer. The click of the transport keys, the movement of the VU meters, the soft glow of the original lamps and the brushed Marantz front panel all create the experience collectors love.

For a Marantz enthusiast, cassette collector, vintage system builder or emotional buyer who wants a real piece of late-1970s hi-fi atmosphere, this Model 5000 is a very attractive choice.

🎧 What You Get Besides The Sound

🎼 Real analog cassette playback and recording character
🎛 Classic mechanical transport controls with strong tactile feel
📊 Warm illuminated VU meters for true vintage visual pleasure
🎚 Tape selector for Normal, CrO2 and Fe-Cr tapes
🔇 Dolby NR for noise reduction
🎙 Front microphone inputs and headphone output
🧩 Full-size Marantz component styling for a serious vintage setup
🎁 A beautiful gift or display piece for a collector-grade audio room

This unit has already passed an important path: it was brought from England, checked, serviced and selected as a piece worth offering — not just because it is a Marantz, but because this exact example still has the look, presence and working condition that make ownership enjoyable.

🧠 Interesting Fact / Model Note

The Marantz Model 5000 was produced during the 1978–1981 period, when cassette decks were becoming an essential part of serious home hi-fi systems. It is a 2-head, single compact cassette deck with DC servo motor, Dolby B noise reduction and compatibility with Normal, FeCr and CrO2 tapes. The front panel design follows the classic Marantz component language: clean symmetry, brushed metal, analog meters and a premium home-audio appearance.

Its rear label also confirms an important advantage: this unit supports 110/120/220/240V operation, which makes it more flexible for international buyers when correctly set and used.

📦 Dimensions & Weight

📏 Dimensions W × H × D:

European standard:
41.6 × 14.6 × 24.2 cm

American standard:
16.4 × 5.7 × 9.5 in

⚖️ Weight:

Europe:
5.8 kg

USA:
12.8 lbs

⚙️ Technical Information

Model: Marantz Model 5000

Type: 2-head single compact cassette deck

Track system: 4-track, 2-channel stereo

Tape speed: 4.75 cm/s

Heads: 1 × record/playback, 1 × erase

Motor: DC servo

Tape types: Normal, FeCr, CrO2

Noise reduction: Dolby B

Frequency response: 30 Hz to 16.5 kHz with FeCr tape

Wow & flutter: 0.1%

Production: Designed in U.S.A., produced in Japan

Year: approximately 1978–1981

Power / voltage: 110 / 120 / 220 / 240V, 50Hz

Plug type: please check compatibility with your local outlet; adapter may be required

Condition: working condition

Maintenance performed: replacement of two belts — capstan belt and rewind/take-up belt

Counter belt: in good condition

Lamps: original lamps

Important cosmetic note: small chips are present in the lower left and lower right front corners, shown in the photos

Included accessories: none specified

Not included: demo cassette shown in photos is not included

Why Buying This One Is Safer

This Marantz Model 5000 is not being offered as an unknown attic find. It has been checked, tested and serviced before sale. Two important belts have been replaced, while the counter belt is still in good condition. The original lamps are still installed, preserving the authentic vintage look.

The voltage is clearly disclosed, the cosmetic imperfections are shown honestly in the photos, and a working video can be provided before shipping. The unit will be carefully packed, shipped with insurance and covered by a 30-day Global ORT functional warranty.

Vintage cassette decks like this are no longer made, and examples with honest service history, original visual character and clear condition disclosure are becoming harder to find. You can wait for another one — but the next one may be less complete, less attractive, untested or cosmetically rougher.

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📝 Product Description
All images are part of the description and reflect the actual condition of the device.
❗Demonstration materials (cassette tapes, reels, accessories) are not included unless explicitly stated.
⚡ Please check and take into account the specifics of your local electrical network. If necessary, purchase a voltage adapter (not included).
👉 Warranty and Service
All buyers are provided with a 30-day global ORT warranty covering product functionality.
Before shipping, you will receive a video test of functionality, appearance, and packaging quality.
You can contact us for out-of-warranty support, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
For an additional fee, you can choose an extended warranty of 6 or 12 months.
Please contact us to discuss the terms.
📦 Shipping
Items are typically shipped within 2-3 business days after receiving full payment.
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Products are shipped from warehouses in the United States, Poland, and Ukraine.
Standard shipping: approximately 10 business days.
📌 Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping costs. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what additional costs may apply before purchasing.
🔄 Exchange Options
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