Update on this antenna. I never did use it because I already have a Winegard 6055 8 element and a 9 element Channel Master Stereo Probe 9 antennas. I shipped it to my brother and he replaced his Stellar Labs 4 element antenna. He can't fit a huge antenna in his attic, not enough room. He's...
They do show up on eBay from time to time. I don't see any right now. I bought one a couple years ago to keep as a spare. Do a search for MSM5540 on eBay, then right below the search field, click on Save this search. eBay will email you when one comes up.
$200 at the most. It's not one of the more desirable or more common Marantz receivers. I believe it was one of the first models built by Standard Radio of Japan before they became part of Marantz.
Think I paid $25 for my 27 fifteen years ago but I know that doesn't matter these days.
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I just posted about picking up a X701. And even they are hard to find.
I was like you and wanted a X711 but from what I've read, there is no difference between the two sonically.
Those do pop up on eBay every so often. I bought one for a spare about a year ago on eBay from Consolidated Electronics in Dayton Ohio. Might be worth a try to inquire if they have more.