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This unit was detailed inside and out,top to bottom...Not perfect cosmetically but cleaned up nicely and works A1...sounds very nice...will ship safley with tracking.The Marantz 1090 is a solid-state stereo integrated amplifier from the late 1970s, delivering 45 watts per channel into 8 ohms, featuring a wide frequency response (10Hz-60kHz), low distortion (0.1% THD), and inputs for phono (MM) and line sources, known for its vintage sound quality and classic Marantz aesthetics
At US$738, this is above the typical used range for a Marantz 1090, which most recently shows up around US$325–US$525 for serviced examples in comparable listings, so the ask reads ambitious rather than fair. It would need unusually strong proof of condition, originality, or recent professional work to justify that level.
That said, the 1090 is a respected late-’70s integrated: 45 Wpc, classic Marantz voicing, good phono capability, and the kind of warm, easy drive many vintage buyers want. If this one is truly clean, all-original, and fully sorted with documentation, it could be a nice collector-grade piece—but at this price I’d want clear photos, service history, and confirmation that all controls, lamps, and inputs are healthy.
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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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