Marantz 1152DC Vintage Integrated Amp – 76 WPC, Cherry Cabinet

A classic Marantz integrated amplifier from the Golden Era, housed in a bespoke cherry cabinet built in our own shop — currently the most powerful vintage Marantz we have, and in excellent cosmetic condition.

Golden Era Engineering, Fully Serviced

Produced in Japan during Marantz’s legendary 1970s “Golden Era,” this 1152DC integrated amplifier combines robust engineering with audiophile-grade performance. Fresh from our Level 2 service protocol, it has been thoroughly revitalized to deliver decades of reliable, high-fidelity sound.

• 76W per channel (8Ω) drives demanding speaker systems with authority, using a direct-coupled design for minimal signal degradation
• 7Hz–70kHz frequency response preserves the warmth and detail Marantz amplifiers are celebrated for
• Dual phono inputs with a low-noise MM stage (1.8mV sensitivity), plus aux, tuner and two tape monitor loops

Service & Restoration

Our Level 2 service on this unit included Deoxit-treated controls, capacitor, resistor and transistor testing with replacement where needed, bias and DC offset calibration, and lamp replacement to restore full illumination.

The Custom Cherry Cabinet

Our master woodworker has outdone himself here, and the cabinet is as much of this amplifier’s appeal as the circuit inside it.

• Material: Handpicked Pennsylvania black cherry, chosen for its rich colour and fine grain
• Veneer: The lumber was resawn into veneer, then book-matched to create a seamless waterfall grain cascading down the cabinet sides
• Finish: Sanded to an ultra-smooth 320 grit, treated with boiled linseed oil to draw out the natural beauty of the cherry, then finished with a beeswax polish for a subtle lustre and a protective layer

The result is a one-of-a-kind enclosure that complements the 1152DC’s classic design rather than competing with it.

Specifications

• Type: Integrated amplifier, solid state, direct-coupled
• Power output: 76W per channel (8Ω) · 95W per channel (4Ω)
• Frequency response: 7Hz–70kHz
• THD: 0.03% · Damping factor: 45 · S/N ratio: 91dB (line)
• Inputs: Phono MM ×2, Tuner, Aux, Tape ×2
• Outputs: Pre-out, Tape Rec
• Semiconductors: 73 transistors, 44 diodes, 4 FETs
• Dimensions (with cabinet): 17.75″ W × 14″ D × 8″ H (45.1 × 35.6 × 20.3 cm)
• Weight: 41.1 lb (18.64 kg)
• Built in: Japan · Cabinet built in Ottawa

Completing the System

A 41 lb amplifier in a wooden cabinet sits on whatever furniture you own, and that shelf has its own resonant behaviour. IsoAcoustics OREA Indigo feet are the correct match for this weight — each supports up to 16 lb, so three carry 48 lb and four carry 64 lb, giving real headroom over the 1152DC’s 41 lb. We are an authorized IsoAcoustics dealer; ask and we will help you choose between a three-foot and four-foot layout for your shelf.

For speaker cable, build exactly the length and gauge you need with our Custom Speaker Cable Builder — made to order in our own shop and terminated in Radique gold-plated banana plugs, with no excess coiled behind the rack.

Why Buy From Radique

This amplifier is backed by our Bumper to Bumper Warranty and our Perpetual Trade-Back Program, so you can buy today and move up later without losing your investment. Audition by appointment at our Kanata North location in Ottawa, or order online for local pickup or shipping. Every order ships in our 275 lb-test double-wall packaging, engineered to protect your gear in transit.