The Ultimate--If you can afford system, this is it.
Marantz
To own Marantz is to own the best. In this case, $2023.00 of it.
But in this unique system you'd have the finest FM stereo tuner, preamplifier, power amplifier, and speakers in the world. With the most natural, true-to-life sound.
The Model 20 Solid-State FM Stereo Tuner lets you experience the sight of sound-the incoming FM signal is displayed on a built-in oscilloscope. It's the only tuner in the world with this feature, which shows you how your signal improves with the best position of your antenna, shows you whether the FM station is broadcasting in true stereo, and lets you see if the signal is out of phase. It also visually monitors stereo separation and lets you check your other equipment, too. Of course, it has all of the other superior Marantz features and specifications also-that's why it's the world's most precise tuner. $495.00. With the Model 7T Solid-State Stereo Preamplifier you can run the whole show with an extensive array of controls. Tuffs unique preamp has an input stage so well designed that it can't be overloaded. Consider, too, distortion so low it can't be measured on conventional test equipment. And-there are many other reasons why the Model 7T costs $395.00. The Marantz Model 16 Stereo Power Amplifier muscles up 160 watts' continuous-power RMS. That's 80 watts' continuous power, at any frequency, from each channel. If Marantz used the unscientific conventional IHF method, the Marantz Model 16 80-80 RMS power amplifier could be rated as high as 320 watts per channel, integrated circuitry ensures absolute reliability and stability, and Marantz' patent-pending Variable-Overlap Drive eliminates any possibility of transistor or speaker blow-out. No wonder it costs $395.00. Now, to complete the ultimate stereo system. Martial your awesome audio forces through a pair of Marantz Imperial II Speaker Systems that have no artificial coloring added. Just clean, natural, full-frequency sound. Each speaker features Marantz-exclusive Quadlinear woofers for bass without boom. Two dome-type midrange speakers and two tweeters provide natural un-peaked midrange and exceptionally silky undistorted highs. Everything elegantly enclosed in decorator cabinetry. The pair: $738.00. If our Marantz Ultimate System is too much for your budget, don't despair. You can get unmatched Marantz-quality component systems in all price ranges-as low as $199 for a complete stereo receiver. Whichever components may serve your individual purposes best, an instrument bearing the Marantz name represents the ultimate in its price range. To prove that this is more than just an advertising claim, Marantz backs all its products with the same three-year warranty on parts and labor-five-year warranty on speaker components.
Sound out all the facts for yourself at your franchised Marantz dealer's. He'll be happy to demonstrate. Then let your ears make up your mind.
Marantz Co., Inc., a subsidiary of Superscope Inc., 1969.
P.O. Box 99C Sun Valley, Calif. 91352. Send for free catalog.
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(Audio magazine, 11/1969)
Also see:
Astrocom/Marlux Model 407 tape deck
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