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This has got to be one of the most popular amps of all time! When I was in high school, all my buddies had either the 1030 or the 1060, and we played them through JBL L26/36!! Talk about a party!! These amps were so underrated at 30 watts per channel, we would have the cops there at anything over 1/3 volume!!!😈 We put these amps through their paces and they never let us down!Fast forward to now…almost 50 years later, I have a 1060 just like this one (WC-10 case as well), playing through JBL L-46’s in my bedroom!! Still can’t get over how good these amps sound!!Now, about this particular 1060…when I got it, I wouldn’t call it abused, but it certainly lacked some TLC. When I tested it, I got hum in both channels, any volume, any source. Popping the cover, 2 of the bigger capacitors on the amp board caught my attention…they were loose! Uh-oh!!! Well, I went about cleaning the chassis (which was in surprisingly good condition…a little staining, but not bad at all), and boards, and then cleaned the pots and switches with Deoxit. From there, she went to my tech, who ended up doing a partial recap on the amp board, and more importantly, got rid of the hum, and it sounds fantastic! He gave it a good check over before handing it back to me with a clean bill of health!Now, this is not a museum quality piece. I would give it a 7-7.5 out of 10. The case has a couple of touch ups, the face, while scratch and nick free, does have a few hard to see blotches, and a couple of knobs have the black line faded and I think one has a couple of very small scratches. I try to be as accurate and critical as possible to avoid any disappointment on my buyer’s end.The amp will be guaranteed to not arrive DOA…but because we’re still dealing with 50 year old components, after that it’s As-Is. I will have the amp professionally packed and will be shipped via FedEx, insured for the full purchase price.
The Marantz 1060’s recent asking-price median is US$664, with the lower quartile at US$414 and upper quartile at US$779. At US$599, this is a fair-to-good buy: comfortably below the median, though not a bargain-level price. With no condition details, the value ultimately depends on whether it is tested and operating properly.
The 1060 remains a desirable vintage integrated for its warm, engaging presentation, useful MM phono stage, flexible tone controls, pre/main separation, and genuinely capable 30 watts per channel. It suits efficient standmounts and smaller rooms particularly well, while its straightforward design is serviceable for a competent technician. At this price, working inputs, quiet controls, healthy lamps, clean speaker terminals, and evidence of sensible servicing would make it attractive; an untouched or faulty example deserves negotiation.
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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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