Marantz 70th Anniversary
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In Pursuit of the Most Musical Sound for 70 years
Since 1953, Marantz has had a long and rich history of designing audio components embraced by music lovers and critical listeners around the world. Their pursuit to capture sound in its purest form began 70 years ago and still inspires them today. From New York to Japan, their expert Sound Masters have perfected the art of precision to create state-of-the-art, powerful yet refined components that deliver an unparalleled listening experience—time and again.
In the early days of audio recordings, records suffered from inconsistent recording characteristics. In 1952 and unhappy with equipment available at the time, music lover, freelance graphic artist, and amateur musician Saul Bernard Marantz created what was for the time a revolutionary pre-amplifier. The ‘Audio Consolette’ was equipped with every equalizer curve necessary to handle erratic recording characteristics, and it immediately struck a chord with his friends.
Saul built the very first Audio Consolette at his kitchen table. Impressed with the result, his wife and friends encouraged him to make more. The first 100 units of the Audio Consolette sold quickly and soon the new pre-amplifier was in high demand. Faced with a large backlog of orders, Saul established the Marantz Company in 1953 and opened a factory in Woodside, Queens, New York.
From those early days of tubes to more contemporary digital and now streaming, Marantz continues to innovate in the Pursuit of the Most Musical Sound.
Explore the sound of Marantz as part of this 70th Anniversary celebration.
HiFi Collection
There are infinite reasons to listen - to transform yourself, to be transported to another world, or simply to connect to the emotion of a certain track. While music can be found anywhere, only a dedicated hi-fi system can fully uncover the potential within every sound. With unmatched precision, Marantz products express your favourite songs and movies in ways you've never imagined before.
Home Theatre Collection
Marantz reimagines sound for home theatre. With our rich complement of modern technology, simple operation, and one-of-a-kind sound, Marantz has built an experience that reveals entertainment the way it's meant to be heard. It is an immersive, inspiring perspective that invites you to get lost in the movies.
Slimline Collection
Astounding sound should always match your aesthetic. For pure audio and a seamless look, Marantz offers a sophisticated line of slim AV receivers. They are designed to maintain a low profile that blends nicely with any subtle hi-fi or home theatre setup. At half the height of traditional AV receivers, Marantz slimline products fit flush with your furniture and can be easily tucked away. The perfectly finished construction and materials display a premium look and feel that complements our extraordinary sound quality.
Wireless Streaming Collection
The expansive sound and connectivity of Marantz continue even further with peerless wireless streaming. An ever-growing line of network-enabled pieces makes it easy to integrate your hi-fi into your lifestyle. Simply connect and play all your music however you want.
Dolby Atmos and 8K Collection
For a genuinely immersive experience, sound and picture quality should be perfectly entwined and seamlessly synchronized. To achieve this true-to-life entertainment, Marantz sound masters settled on an approach that is uniquely Marantz, blending industry-leading technology with ultimate performance.
Upgrade Your Sound Experience With Marantz
TRADE-IN OFFER: There's never been a better time to elevate the way you experience music and cinema. In honour of their 70th Anniversary, Marantz invites you to trade in your existing amplifiers or AV receivers from any brand and receive a credit towards a new Marantz. This rare offer is only available for 70 days at participating dealerships like ours, from September 1st through November 10th. Interested in upgrading your sound? Contact us for details.