Marantz audio equipment

Marantz is a legendary name in the high-end audio industry, renowned for its premium receivers, amplifiers, and high-fidelity sound systems. Founded in the early 1950s by Saul Marantz in New York, the brand quickly became a symbol of American engineering excellence and audiophile-grade quality, specifically known for its signature warm sound and elegant industrial design.

Over the decades, Marantz underwent several ownership shifts, including a significant period under Philips, which helped transition the brand into the digital era with CD players and home theater technology. In 2002, Marantz Japan and Denon merged to form D&M Holdings, creating a concentrated powerhouse in the electronic audio sector. This merger solidified the brand's manufacturing presence in Japan while expanding production into other Southeast Asian regions to meet global demand.

Today, Marantz is a cornerstone brand under the ownership of Masimo Corporation, a global medical technology company headquartered in Irvine, California. Masimo acquired the brand as part of its acquisition of Sound United in 2022. Despite the change in corporate ownership, Marantz maintains its commitment to high-performance audio engineering, with its prestigious 'Reference Series' often still manufactured in Japan under the supervision of highly skilled acoustic technicians.