Marantz 6300 Direct Drive Turntable
The Marantz 6300 is a legendary, top-tier direct-drive turntable from the absolute golden era of 1970s audio design. Highly coveted by audiophiles and collectors worldwide, this heavyweight flagship model is famous for its gorgeous genuine walnut veneer plinth, industrial brushed aluminum top deck, and precision optical auto-return system. It is a stunning visual and acoustic centerpiece for any premium hi-fi system.
This iconic machine has been completely gone over, calibrated, and fully serviced in our Auckland workshop. To elevate its look even further, it comes outfitted with a custom, brand-new smoky tinted dust cover that beautifully complements the classic Marantz styling.
So why buy it?
Legendary Servo Direct Drive: Powered by an advanced AC servo motor that drives the massive platter directly. With individual fine-tune pitch controls and an illuminated stroboscope window, it delivers exceptionally rock-solid speed stability and zero belt maintenance.
Advanced Optical Auto-Return: Features a completely contact-free optical sensor mechanism that automatically detects when your record finishes, gently lifts the tonearm, shuts off the motor, and returns the arm to its rest. Because it uses light sensors, it puts zero mechanical drag on the arm during playback.
Brand New Audio-Technica AT-VM95E: Fitted with a brand-new VM95 series moving magnet (MM) cartridge featuring an upgraded elliptical stylus. This cartridge delivers superior detail extraction, cleaner highs, and punchier bass compared to standard conical needles. It also allows you to easily swap the needle later to microlinear (ML) or Shibata (SH) without replacing the cartridge body.
Premium Precision Tonearm: Equipped with Marantz's elite, static-balance S-shaped tonearm. It features a high-precision gimbal bearing system, manual hydraulic cueing, and an adjustable anti-skate assembly designed to track difficult record pressings flawlessly.
Custom Brand New Smoky Dust Cover: Outfitted with a newly manufactured, high-quality smoky-tinted acrylic lid. The tint perfectly mirrors the original vintage premium aesthetic while giving the deck a flawless, scratch-free presentation on your rack.
Fully Serviced by Turntable Guy: Meticulously checked, lubricated, opto-mechanically adjusted, and dialed in for peak performance so you can spin with total confidence.
Technical Specifications
Drive System: Direct drive, AC servo motor Nominal Speeds: 33 and 45 RPM Pitch Control: Plus or minus 3 percent individual adjustment Platter: 310mm aluminum alloy die-cast, 1.4kg Wow and Flutter: 0.04 percent WRMS Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Better than 60dB Tonearm: Static balance type, S-shaped pipe arm Effective Tonearm Length: 213 mm Overhang: 14 mm Cartridge: Brand New Audio-Technica AT-VM95E (Moving Magnet) Stylus Profile: 0.3 x 0.7 mil bonded elliptical Tracking Force Range: 1.8 to 2.2 grams Dimensions (W x H x D): 450 x 160 x 380 mm Weight: 10.0 kg net
