Marantz 1250 Value & Price History
As of 2026-09-21, a Marantz 1250 has a market value at around $958; restored examples average $6,997, parts units around $185. Based on 28 estimated sales.
Is a parts unit worth buying?
The $185 parts price is $2,213 less than the $2,398 working asking price — a 92% gap. Whether that gap covers the cost of repair depends on what's wrong.
What "for parts" usually means for a amplifier: Integrated amplifiers listed for parts commonly have one dead channel, blown output stage, or failed power supply caps. Sometimes it's as simple as a bad speaker relay.
When it pencils out: Output stage repair runs $100–300 depending on whether replacements for the output transistors exist. A full service is $200–400. The $2,213 gap here makes repair financially reasonable if the amp is confirmed repairable.
When to walk away: An amp with a blown transformer or no available output transistor replacements is a parts donor, not a restoration candidate. Ask the seller what failed and whether any repair was attempted.
DIY vs shop: Speaker relay cleaning and fuse replacement are accessible DIY tasks. Anything touching the output stage needs a proper bench setup. Full repair cost context: what vintage stereo repair actually costs.
Price history
Asking median is up 128% over the last 45 days ($1,050 → $2,398).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $1,050 | $4,249 | — |
| 2026-08-25 | $2,295 | $6,997 | — |
| 2026-08-28 | $2,295 | $6,997 | — |
| 2026-08-31 | $2,295 | $6,997 | $1,000 |
| 2026-09-03 | $2,295 | $6,997 | $1,000 |
| 2026-09-06 | $2,295 | $6,997 | $958 |
| 2026-09-09 | $2,295 | $6,997 | $958 |
| 2026-09-12 | $2,295 | $6,997 | $958 |
| 2026-09-15 | $2,295 | $6,997 | $958 |
| 2026-09-18 | $2,295 | $6,997 | $958 |
| 2026-09-21 | $2,398 | $6,997 | $958 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1977–1980 |
| Power output | 125 wpc (8 ohms) |
| Type | Amplifier |
| Brand | Marantz |
| Original MSRP | 600 (1977) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$3,050 today |
| Market value (sold) | $958 |
| Currently listed (asking) | $2,398 |
| Restored value | $6,997 |
| Value vs MSRP | +300% |
Buying notes
125-watt Marantz integrated from the same era as the 22xx receivers. DC-coupled design; always check DC offset before connecting speakers. Recap $260-400. Less widely used than the receivers but high build quality. Good option if you're using a separate tuner.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Marantz 1250. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Marantz 1250 capacitor recap kit on eBay →
- Marantz 1250 replacement knobs on eBay →
- Fuses for the Marantz 1250 on eBay →
- DeoxIT D5 — cleans oxidized contacts, quiets scratchy pots on Amazon →
- Multimeter — check DC offset before connecting speakers on Amazon →
- Speaker wire on Amazon →
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