Marantz Marks 70 Years with Global Celebration
Marantz is celebrating its 70th anniversary, a remarkable milestone since Saul Marantz started the company in New York City.
Inspired by his profound love of music and uncompromising attention to detail and quality, today's Marantz hi-fi audio and home theatre products elevate the listening experience with the latest advances in fidelity, design, artisanship, and quality. The 70th-anniversary celebrations kick off today at Marantz.com.
The brand's storied history includes appearances on the big screen, with Marantz products featured in quintessential films, and a role in the journey of men to the moon, with NASA using the Marantz classic Model 9 power amplifier in the Apollo Space Program due to the reliability and stability of its power.
At the heart of the 70th-anniversary campaign is a brand film titled The Pursuit that celebrates this legacy by taking viewers on a journey from 1953, when Saul Marantz created his first unique Audio Consolette, through the fast-paced and modern innovations that have led to the current era. This pursuit of the most musical sound never loses sight of his original vision - to bring the listeners close as possible to an artist's work. Filmed in Tokyo and featuring arresting visuals, the vibrant and dynamic creative transports viewers through Marantz's 70-year pursuit of perfection by highlighting the two iconic cities that are core to the brand, born in New York and crafted in Japan.
Joel Sietsema, Marantz brand president, said:
Marantz is a revered brand built on inspired innovation and exceptional quality, and seven decades of this rich history are embodied in everything we've planned for the 70th anniversary. With this campaign and experience we've created in our birthplace for brand loyalists and new visitors alike, we are honouring the past, present and future of Saul Marantz's legacy as we continue the brand's story and develop new eras of innovations.
To celebrate the campaign launch and this remarkable milestone, Marantz is hosting a three-day global celebration in New York City from July 10-12 that showcases the brand's heritage, artisanship, and unmistakable audio high performance. The event will have over 7,000 square feet of activations, including a listening experience demonstrating the incomparable quality of Marantz hi-fi audio and home theatre systems, a curated museum tour that walks guests through the brand's unique evolution, and a massive film wall showcasing the brand film that honours the 70-year history.
An exciting mix of well-known friends of Marantz, including world-renowned composer Max Richter, will participate throughout the three-day NY event. Guests can also enjoy a glass of wine through a master sommelier-curated list, sip on an exquisite espresso, or enjoy a one-of-a-kind coffee blend roasted to celebrate the brand's 70-year milestone.
For more information visit Marantz
Marc Rushton
StereoNET’s Founder and Publisher was born in England and raised on British Hi-Fi before moving to Australia. He developed an early love of music and playing bass guitar before discovering the studio and the other side of the mixing desk. After writing for print magazines, Marc saw the future in digital publishing and founded the first version of StereoNET in 1999.
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