Thoughts on Marantz 1070

[Barnaby]

Hey guys,

So I have a relatively small bedroom setup: Vintage turntable, crappy tuner that I use as an amp ($20 on CL) and some Polk Audio bookshelf speakers.

The tuner crapped out so I am looking for a new one. I had always assumed that the tuner was the bottleneck in my setup, so I am looking to upgrade a little bit.

I found a Marantz 1070 on CL for $150. Is that a good deal or an average price? I don't know ANYTHING about amplifiers. If any of you can spot anything that is a better value on the Manhattan or Brooklyn CL, that would be a huge help to me.

THANKS!

 

[Markw]

You have to realize that some people here believe that anything they paid more than $20 for is a rip-off but, if the amp is clean and in good working order, it could be a decent buy. It was a great little amp in its day and, if it's still in good confition, stll is.

 

[Barnaby]

Thanks! I really do like the design of it (the wood around it has aged well) and that is worth something to me. I figure it is a decent upgrade from what I have now. As long as I'm not getting ripped off, I think I am fine purchasing it. Searches in Manhattan and Brooklyn CL have not yielded anything similar in my price range, so far.

 

[jblmar]

Seems to be a fair price with the wood cabinet. If all holds up as far as reliability is concerned, I'd say you got fair market value. Remember, the 1070 is pushing 40+ years. A quality repair will negate the purchase price. That's the nature of buying used.

 

[sled108]

If it Works, and comes with the Wood...Go for It...The Wood Cases alone are $$$...

 

[Oerets]

If it is still available at that price your lucky!



Barney

 

[Barnaby]

Thanks for the help guys. I am picking it up today and will post pictures if anyone is interested.