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YOU ARE BIDDING ON A MARANTZ 1070 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER FULLY RECAPPED PRO SERVICED EXCELLENT COSMETIC CONDITIONLIGHTS UP NICELYWORKS PERFECTFULLY RE-CAPPED All electrolytic capacitors have been replaced with Elna and Nichicon Gold capacitors, DC offset and Bias have been adjusted to factory specs and all solder joints re-soldered, unit serviced to new conditionSHIPPING TO USA AND CANADA $50INTERNATIONAL BUYERS MUST EMAIL FOR SHIPPING COSTGeneralRarityScarceRetail Price279.95, June 20th 1975 Marantz Dealer ListDesigned inUSAManufactured InJapanFirst Year1974Last Year1977Wood CaseWC-10Blue FaceYesChannelsTwoSpeaker ConnectionsTwo setsChassis GroundBinding PostAC SwitchYesSwitched AC Outlets1 at 100 wattsUnswitched AC Outlets1 at 200 wattsPhysicalWidth14 1/2Height4 3/4Depth12Weight24 lbs (shipping weight)AmplifierRMS Power Per Channel35Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.3%PreamplifierSingle Bass AdjustmentyesSingle Midrange AdjustmentyesSingle Treble AdjustmentyesHigh FilteryesLow FilteryesGain ControlyesLoudness ContourswitchMonor,l,r+lChannel ReverseyesBalancesliderNumber of Tape Monitors2Auxillary Input SourceyesPhono Input SourceyesTuner Source InputyesSource Microphone InputyesSource Tape Input (as opposed to a tape monitor)yes2nd Source Tape input (as opposed to a tape monitor)yesTape Monitoryes (Has DIN input + RCA)2nd Tape monitoryes (Has DIN input + RCA)Preamp to Amplifier Jumper(s)yesHeadphone Jack(s)yesSpeaker Selection Nomenclaturemain, remote/ambiance
Against your recent comparable set, this sits well above the 75th percentile: the market median is US$377, the 25th percentile is US$176, and the 75th percentile is US$765, so US$1,100 is ambitious and only makes sense if the service work is documented and the cosmetics are truly exceptional.
That said, a fully serviced, recapped classic Marantz can be a satisfying buy if you want one of the more desirable vintage integrateds and value plug-and-play confidence. The upside is peace of mind on age-related maintenance, but the price leaves little room for uncertainty, so buyers should want clear proof of the work done, parts used, and a clean functional check before paying full ask.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Marantz originated in the United States, founded in 1953 by Saul Bernard Marantz, a music enthusiast and amateur musician born in Brooklyn in 1911. Dissatisfied with the audio equipment of the era, he crafted the groundbreaking Audio Consolette preamplifier in 1952 from his New York home, selling the first 100 units rapidly and prompting the formal establishment of the company in Woodside, Queens. Though production later shifted to Japan in partnership with manufacturers like Standard Radio in 1966, and the brand evolved through ownership changes including Superscope and eventual integration into larger groups, its heritage remains rooted in American ingenuity and a relentless pursuit of musical fidelity.
The brand excels in high-end audio components, particularly amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated systems that defined its golden era. Iconic models like the Model 7 preamplifier (1958), Model 9 power amplifier (1960), and Model 10B tuner (1964) set benchmarks for performance, while later offerings expanded to tuners, receivers, and CD players. Marantz briefly ventured into speakers under designer Ed May in the 1970s but focused primarily on electronics rather than turntables, headphones, DACs, or cables, emphasizing separates renowned for their "Most Musical Sound."
Marantz commands a premium position in the hi-fi market, revered as a high-end pioneer that shaped the audiophile landscape through the 1970s zenith. Today, it blends vintage allure with modern elegance, appealing to discerning buyers who value durability, innovation, and warm, detailed sound signatures over mass-market accessibility.
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