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🎶 OverviewOffered by BASH Vintage Audio, this Marantz Model 1060 vintage stereo integrated amplifier has been serviced, recapped, and bench tested for more than three hours.This Japanese-built classic features an excellent original brushed-aluminum faceplate, crisp lettering, matching knobs and buttons, and a very clean original-style black metal cabinet. Rear pre-out/main-in jumpers are present.With a manufacturer-rated 30 watts per channel into 8 ohms, a dedicated phono input, and three-band tone controls, the Marantz 1060 brings flexible analog control to a classic two-channel listening system.Classic Sound. Reborn for Today.✨ HighlightsServiced and recapped3+ hour bench testedManufacturer-rated 30 watts per channel into 8 ohmsDedicated moving-magnet phono inputIndependent bass, midrange, and treble controlsSeparate pre-out/main-in connections with jumpers includedMain and remote speaker-system connectionsFront-panel headphone jackExcellent original brushed-aluminum faceplate with crisp letteringMatching knobs and buttonsVery clean original-style black metal cabinetMade in Japan; serial number 13866YouTube demonstration of the actual amplifier included with the listing⚡ Specifications & FeaturesBrand / Model: Marantz Model 1060Equipment Type: Solid-state stereo integrated amplifierManufacturer-Rated Output: 30 watts per channel into 8 ohmsPhono Input: Moving magnetSource Connections: Phono, tuner, auxiliary, and tape facilitiesTone Controls: Bass, midrange, and treblePreamp / Power-Amp Connections: Separate pre-out and main-inSpeaker Connections: Main and remote speaker systemsHeadphone Output: Front panelCabinet: Black metalCountry of Manufacture: JapanConnect a compatible turntable through the phono input or a CD player, external Bluetooth receiver, or network streamer through an appropriate line-level input. External source components are not included.🔧 Electronic Service, Cleaning & TestingThis Marantz 1060 has received electronic servicing and capacitor replacement, followed by more than three hours of bench testing.The service is described as a recap, rather than a claim that every capacitor or electronic component has been replaced. A component-by-component service record is not included in this description.Please review the actual-unit photographs and YouTube demonstration alongside the service disclosure.🎵 Sound & PerformanceThe Marantz 1060 combines a stereo preamplifier, power amplifier, and dedicated phono stage in one compact component. Separate bass, midrange, and treble controls provide useful adjustment for different recordings, speakers, and rooms.Its 30-watt-per-channel rating provides a starting point for speaker matching. Speaker sensitivity, impedance, listening level, and room size affect suitability.A YouTube demonstration accompanies the listing so you can observe this exact amplifier in operation.🖤 Cosmetic ConditionThis example features an excellent original brushed-aluminum faceplate, crisp lettering, matching knobs and buttons, and a very clean original-style black metal cabinet.Rear pre-out/main-in jumpers are present. Serial number 13866 identifies the amplifier offered.As with vintage equipment, minor age-related marks may be present. Please examine the close-up photographs and YouTube demonstration carefully; both form part of the item description.Black metal cabinet included. No wood cabinet is included.🎥 YouTube Demonstration VideoA YouTube demonstration of this exact Marantz 1060 is included with the listing. Please review the video alongside the photographs and service details before purchasing.⭐ Why Buy From BASH Vintage Audio?Classic Sound. Reborn for Today.Inspect • Clean • Service • Test • Document • Pack ProperlyBASH Vintage Audio focuses on classic hi-fi equipment, clear condition descriptions, specific service disclosures, actual-unit photographs and demonstration videos, and careful packaging.Questions are welcome through Reverb before purchase.📦 What’s IncludedOne Marantz Model 1060 stereo integrated amplifier, serial number 13866Black metal cabinetRear pre-out/main-in jumpersSpeakers, turntables, source components, interconnects, and background equipment are not included.🚚 Shipping & Packaging$125 insured ground shipping within the continental United StatesCarefully cushioned and double-boxedFaceplate, knobs, and chassis protected during packingReverb Safe Shipping used when available and applicablePlease allow up to five business days for handlingTracking provided after shipmentLocal pickup may be arranged in Newton/Auburndale, MassachusettsPlease retain all inner and outer packaging until you have inspected and tested the amplifier after delivery.↩️ BASH Vintage Audio Return Policy & Vintage Equipment NoticeSeven-day return window, consistent with the return terms displayed on this Reverb listing.If an issue arises, please contact BASH Vintage Audio through Reverb so we can review it and help resolve it.For shipping damage, retain the amplifier and all packaging, photograph the damage, and contact us before arranging repairs or making modifications.Authorized returns must include supplied accessories and be returned in the same condition received, securely packed. Return shipping responsibilities follow the terms displayed on the listing and applicable Reverb policies.This is decades-old electronic equipment. Servicing and recapping do not mean every component has been replaced or eliminate the possibility of future maintenance. Please review the photographs, service details, and demonstration carefully before purchasing.🔎 SEO / LLM Search TermsMarantz 1060; Marantz Model 1060; recapped Marantz 1060; serviced Marantz integrated amplifier; bench-tested vintage amplifier; vintage Marantz stereo amplifier; 30 WPC integrated amplifier; Marantz amplifier with phono input; moving-magnet phono stage; silver face Marantz; Japanese vintage hi-fi; Marantz 1060 black metal cabinet; pre-out main-in integrated amplifier; classic two-channel stereo; BASH Vintage Audio; BVA vintage audio.Hashtags: #Marantz1060 #Marantz #IntegratedAmplifier #Recapped #Serviced #BenchTested #VintageAudio #VintageHiFi #BashVintageAudio #BVA
Its age matters: this is a 1970s integrated amplifier, not a newer replacement model, so condition and service history strongly affect value. At US$995, it is clearly ambitious against the comparable asking market: the median is US$678 and the 75th percentile is US$797. With no condition details, the price is difficult to justify unless it has been properly serviced, presents exceptionally well, or includes unusually useful documentation or accessories.
The 1060 remains desirable for its lively, warm presentation, strong MM phono stage, flexible preamp/main-in arrangement, and surprisingly capable 30 watts per channel. It is a handsome, compact classic that suits efficient speakers and vinyl-focused systems particularly well. Before paying this premium, confirm quiet controls and switches, both channels, clean phono operation, and evidence of capacitor or transistor work; age-related service needs are the material concern here. At US$995, a documented restoration is essential, and even then negotiation toward the upper end of the market would be sensible.
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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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