Marantz products are designed for both home audio enthusiasts and professional audio applications, and are known for their high fidelity and attention to detail in sound reproduction. The brand is particularly well-regarded for their receivers and amplifiers, which are often used in high-end home theater and audio systems. In addition to producing audio equipment, Marantz is also known for their contributions to audio technology, such as the development of the compact disc (CD) format in the 1980s. The company is now owned by Sound United, LLC, which is a parent company that also owns other high-end audio brands.