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I don't want to start a price-flame war, but I'm simply curious as to why Marantz 7 preamps command such high prices compared to other tube preamps of their era. I've looked at a schematic for the Marantz preamp, and it appears to me to be a well-implemented, but fairly conventional, design. I have seen one opened up for service, before, though I've never heard one in operation, and the only unusual thing I noticed was the placement of the tubes. In fact, it doesn't seem to differ too much in terms of circuit design from the McIntosh C22 preamp, which I've seen offered at somewhat lower prices. For that matter, it wouldn't be hard to duplicate the Marantz design. Power amps are harder to copy due to the output transformers, but preamps are generally built from commonly available parts. So, are the high prices just due to collectors value--the thrill one gets from owning something with a certain name and number on it--or is there something else that I'm missing? Regards, David Anderson -- I refuse to accept any unauthorized or unsolicited E-mail communications. By Sec. Fred AudioNow! I do need a new face plate and knobs though. Lennard Kong. VAC still has faceplates and knobs from their reproduction Marantz 7C's. I'd check their web site and call their parts department.

You must log in or register to reply here, marantz 7. Show hidden low quality content. Does a Japanese industrialist marantz 7 an outrageous price for one of these cars jack the price up more than an American industrialist paying an outrageous price?

Words by Rafe Arnott. Photos credited individually. Each column will examine an archetype of high fidelity and investigate its development, design, impact and legacy. Postwar America; triumphant, affluent, dizzy with the pace of invention and innovation, saw a revelation in high fidelity with the advent of the monophonic vinyl record in But for commercial artist, industrial designer and electronics engineer Marantz, nothing commercially available was good enough — particularly when it came to the issue of a preamplifier dealing effectively with the many disparate phonographic equalization curves utilized by record labels at the time.

This is a fully restored Marantz Model 7 fitted with the best vintage tubes you can get. Working like new, and sounding amazing. The faceplate metalwork and knobs are absolutely perfect which is rare. The metal golden painted top is free from scratches which we've also never seen before. Probably because it lived inside the wooden case its entire life. Your purchase also includes the original warranty card and manual as show in our photos. We also test for microphonics and all six tubes demonstrated the low microphonic and noise profile that we've come to expect from Telefunken tubes. Restoration Outline: This piece came to us from a collector that selected this specific preamp to be professionally restored. We reviewed the work in detail, and verified all functions with our usual range of tests read more on this here. The power supply was rebuilt with modern production multi-section cans, maintaining the original look.

Marantz 7

The Model 7 was a breakthrough in preamplifier design at its introduction in In The front panel featured an array of four knobs on each side flanking four toggle switches. The right-side knobs provided independent bass and treble adjustment for each channel. The center toggle switches were tape monitor, a three-position phono equalization switch 78, Columbia, RIAA , and high- and low-pass filters. Minimalism in preamplifier design had clearly not yet taken hold. The front-panel layout was created by Mr. Marantz, who had a background in drafting, graphic arts, and industrial design. The circuit was based on three 12AX7s per channel. Noise was dB with a 10mV phono input.

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As far as I'm concerned, this NG just isn't the proper place to debate the validity of those "reasons". On the other hand calling a Japanese-American a "Jap" is unacceptable behavior towards a fellow countryman. Mike -- The war ended a while ago, if I recall. Simply put, they marantz built the top of the line components in the late 50's and early to mid 60's. Prices in Original currency. History teaches lessons which ought not be forgotten. Would you feel better if it were in Australia or Germany? A year at Sony reenforced this. Top Bottom. More options Share this page Share this page Share. But I do hope that people would take greater care in having considerations for the feelings of others.

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I guess it depends on the day of the week VAC still has faceplates and knobs from their reproduction Marantz 7C's. The whole character of the car will change. Generally speaking, they didn't have the economic resources to make great stuff, so most of it was cheap junk. They obviously have have no place in a civilized newsgroup. Search Posts. Marantz Control amplifier 7. I agree with your point about the term "racist" being overused. David Anderson. Last edited: pm.