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Vintage Marantz stereo stack Marantz 1060B ampMarantz 2020 tunerMarantz 5010 cassette deck All in great condition the tape deck does need new belts but has been serviced and upgraded with LEDs aa well as the tuner has. Speakers sold separately.

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Seller’s market, and this asking price is ambitious. At US$1,000, it’s well above the typical used cluster here: the median is US$669, with the 75th percentile at US$834, so this listing is sitting past the upper end of the recent range rather than near fair value.

That said, the 1060B has real appeal for the Marantz crowd: warm, punchy vintage integrated sound, a simple all-analog layout, and a scarcity that keeps interest strong. If it’s truly clean, fully functional, and preferably serviced, there’s still a case for paying up—but without those details, I’d want a stronger reason than rarity alone to stretch this far.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Marantz

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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