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I have the opportunity to buy this Marantz 7 to pair with my existing Marantz 8 that I will play via my Forte II. Down the road my plan is to upgrade to La Scalas. Thoughts on the condition of this example? Should I pull the trigger? Price seems comparable to the going rate for this model. 

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Bharat

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Looks very nice, but sorry ... no experience with the model 7.  Saw some "big" prices onFleaBay ... and a better price on Reverb ... https://reverb.com/item/31290963-marantz-7t-preamp 

 

Have owned many (cheaper) Marantz units and have always been very please with them. Still have a 2252B and a 1060 ... will probably put those in the garage Sale section shortly.

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Although some work has been done on this, it may need a great deal more so you need to consider the cost of a total restoration.  Read through the following thread before you purchase as it will provide you with much useful information:

 

https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/ultimate-marantz-model-7-restoration-thread.727823/

 

 

Maynard

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5 hours ago, tube fanatic said:

Although some work has been done on this, it may need a great deal more so you need to consider the cost of a total restoration.  Read through the following thread before you purchase as it will provide you with much useful information:

 

https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/ultimate-marantz-model-7-restoration-thread.727823/

 

 

Maynard

Thank you Maynard. Will give it a read in detail. Appreciate the info 

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It looks like it has been completely recapped.  So additional restoration expense may not be much, any chance to audition before purchase?   I have a friend with a vintage Marantz system with a model 7 pre and model 8b amp

and it sounds wonderful.  I have a 7t and love it with my custom 2A3 amp, though mine is not tube based it is built like a tank, just like yours.  This could be your last pre!  Let us know what you decide. Warm regards, Tony

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On 2/24/2020 at 4:34 PM, Emile said:

Looks very nice, but sorry ... no experience with the model 7.  Saw some "big" prices onFleaBay ... and a better price on Reverb ... https://reverb.com/item/31290963-marantz-7t-preamp 

 

Have owned many (cheaper) Marantz units and have always been very please with them. Still have a 2252B and a 1060 ... will probably put those in the garage Sale section shortly.

That's the model 7t... Transistor

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