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'''Marantz''' is a company that develops and sells [[high-end audio]] products.<ref>[http://www.audio-illusions.net/Marantz.htm Audio Illusions: Marantz]</ref> The company was founded in New York, but is now based in California.
'''Marantz''' is a company that develops and sells [[high-end audio]] products.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.audio-illusions.net/Marantz.htm |title=Audio Illusions: Marantz |access-date=17 August 2007 |archive-date=12 August 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070812035804/http://www.audio-illusions.net/Marantz.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> The company was founded in New York, but is now based in California.
The first Marantz audio product was designed and built by [[Saul Marantz]] in his home in [[Kew Gardens, Queens|Kew Gardens, New York City]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.classic-audio.com/marantz/mfaq.html|title=Legendary Audio Classics: Marantz Classics FAQ|website=www.classic-audio.com|accessdate=24 May 2023}}</ref> The company had a major influence in the development of high fidelity audio systems, and reached the high point of their success in the mid to late 1970s.
The first Marantz audio product was designed and built by [[Saul Marantz]] in his home in [[Kew Gardens, Queens|Kew Gardens, New York City]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.classic-audio.com/marantz/mfaq.html|title=Legendary Audio Classics: Marantz Classics FAQ|website=www.classic-audio.com|accessdate=24 May 2023|archive-date=28 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130528035925/http://www.classic-audio.com/marantz/mfaq.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The company had a major influence in the development of high fidelity audio systems, and reached the high point of their success in the mid to late 1970s.
During the 1980s, while owned by [[Philips]],<ref>Iverson, John. [http://www.stereophile.com/news/11595/ Three's Company] in ''[[Stereophile]]'', 16 March 2003.</ref><ref>Iverson, John. [http://www.stereophile.com/news/10982/ Philips and Marantz Japan Re-Shuffle Brand Ownership] in ''Stereophile'', 4 March 2001.</ref> a pioneer in [[compact disc]] technology, Marantz sold some very well received CD players, but other products in the line were not as successful as in the past. Beginning in the early 1990s, Marantz focused on higher-end components. In 2001, Marantz Japan acquired the brand from Philips and owned all overseas sales subsidiaries.
During the 1980s, while owned by [[Philips]],<ref>Iverson, John. [http://www.stereophile.com/news/11595/ Three's Company] in ''[[Stereophile]]'', 16 March 2003.</ref><ref>Iverson, John. [http://www.stereophile.com/news/10982/ Philips and Marantz Japan Re-Shuffle Brand Ownership] in ''Stereophile'', 4 March 2001.</ref> a pioneer in [[compact disc]] technology, Marantz sold some very well received CD players, but other products in the line were not as successful as in the past. Beginning in the early 1990s, Marantz focused on higher-end components. In 2001, Marantz Japan acquired the brand from Philips and owned all overseas sales subsidiaries.
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* 1975 Standard Radio Corp. changes its name to Marantz Japan Inc.
* 1975 Standard Radio Corp. changes its name to Marantz Japan Inc.
* 1980 Superscope sells the Marantz brand, dealer network, and all overseas assets (except U.S. and Canada) to [[Philips Electronics]]
* 1980 Superscope sells the Marantz brand, dealer network, and all overseas assets (except U.S. and Canada) to [[Philips Electronics]]
* 1983 Marantz's audio enhancement technology (Marantz Enhanced Digital Stereo) is introduced
* 1991 Marantz's new audio enhancement technology (Marantz Enhanced Digital Stereo) is introduced
* 1992 Philips acquires U.S. and Canada trademarks and dealer network
* 1992 Philips acquires U.S. and Canada trademarks and dealer network
* 1997 Saul Marantz dies aged 85
* 1997 Saul Marantz dies aged 85
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* 2019 Ken Ishiwata dies aged 72<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bharadia |first=Ketan |date=2019-05-16 |title=Ken Ishiwata: Forty years of preserving the Marantz sound |url=https://www.whathifi.com/features/ken-ishiwata-forty-years-of-preserving-the-marantz-sound |access-date=2024-11-21 |website=whathifi |language=en}}</ref>
* 2019 Ken Ishiwata dies aged 72<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bharadia |first=Ketan |date=2019-05-16 |title=Ken Ishiwata: Forty years of preserving the Marantz sound |url=https://www.whathifi.com/features/ken-ishiwata-forty-years-of-preserving-the-marantz-sound |access-date=2024-11-21 |website=whathifi |language=en}}</ref>
* 2022 Masimo acquires Sound United LLC<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.massdevice.com/masimo-completes-acquisition-of-sound-united/|title=Masimo completes acquisition of Sound United|first=Sean|last=Whooley|date=12 April 2022|website=MassDevice|accessdate=24 May 2023}}</ref>
* 2022 Masimo acquires Sound United LLC<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.massdevice.com/masimo-completes-acquisition-of-sound-united/|title=Masimo completes acquisition of Sound United|first=Sean|last=Whooley|date=12 April 2022|website=MassDevice|accessdate=24 May 2023}}</ref>
* 2025 [[Harman International|Harman]] (owned by Samsung) has agreed to buy Marantz, Bowers & Wilkins, Denon and Polk from Masimo
Marantz is a company that develops and sells high-end audio products.[1] The company was founded in New York, but is now based in California.
The first Marantz audio product was designed and built by Saul Marantz in his home in Kew Gardens, New York City.[2] The company had a major influence in the development of high fidelity audio systems, and reached the high point of their success in the mid to late 1970s.
During the 1980s, while owned by Philips,[3][4] a pioneer in compact disc technology, Marantz sold some very well received CD players, but other products in the line were not as successful as in the past. Beginning in the early 1990s, Marantz focused on higher-end components. In 2001, Marantz Japan acquired the brand from Philips and owned all overseas sales subsidiaries.
In 2002 Marantz merged with competitor Denon into D&M Holdings Inc., later named D+M Group. On March 1, 2017, Sound United LLC completed the acquisition of D+M Holdings.[5]
1952 Saul Marantz sells his first audio product, the "Consolette" pre-amp
1964 Marantz acquired by Superscope Inc.
1966 Beginning with the Model 25, and then 22 and 28, Marantz starts manufacturing its products in Japan through a partnership with Standard Radio Corp.
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