Many decades of leadership in American audio electronics.
Saul Marantz and John Curl create Lineage
Perhaps no man can be better said to represent the philosophy of excellence in audio than Saul Marantz. Many audiophiles and journalists consider him the father of high performance audio. The electronic components he created during the 1950's and 60's are considered classics - respected and in demand in the U.S., Europe and Japan.
In the 1970's, when Saul Marants was introducing the first Phased Array loudspeaker, a young electronics designer named John Curl was gaining international recognition for his innovative solid state electronics. These designs were also destined to become classics.
Some years later, Saul Marantz and John Curl have joined together in a new endeavor - one whose name, Lineage, reflects not only a distinguished history, but also a future of continued leadership in the American audio industry.
To create new classics for the 1980's and 90's, Lineage has brought together a multi-generational group of talented audio professionals. Their design brief is startlingly simple; To develop quality products of lasting value.
The CP100 Control Preamplifier, shown above, is the first of these new classics. The CP100 employs an innovative all-FET circuit topology and precision parts to assure true audiophile sound quality. It also offers a full complement of features, ease of operation and an integrity of construction that will provide years of musical pleasure.
Lineage components are made available through a network of experienced audio/video specialist. They are knowledgeable professionals who offer quality products, proper demonstration facilities and a commitment to after-sale service and support.
The first Lineage products will be available in late 1987. we hope that you'll take the opportunity to audition Lineage, the innovative audio company with many decades of experience.