Marantz 7 Reissue by VAC
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MARANTZ Classic 7 Reissue. Used in excellent condition (please look photos). 100% all functions operate , it works at 230v. Original MARANTZ electron tubes are installed. Original documents and box are included. Some few scratches on the top cover and and more on the bottom.
About this model
In 1995 Marantz Japan agreed with Valve Amplification Company of Sarasota, Florida, to recreate three classics, and in 1996 the Model 7 preamplifier, Model 8B and Model 9 appeared as the Marantz Classic Series, built from original-vendor parts to the original specifications. A 1997 review in Auricle priced the reissued Model 7 at $3,800.
This example was a 230-volt version, complete with its original Marantz tubes, documents and box. Reissues are worth checking carefully when buying an "original": the serial number and the VAC origin settle the question. The same check matters in the other direction, when a family is pricing an inherited Model 7 and needs to know which one it has.
| Maker | Marantz (built by Valve Amplification Company, Sarasota, Florida) |
|---|---|
| Model | Model 7 reissue (Classic Series) |
| Year | 1996 |
| Mains | 230 V (this unit, listing) |
| Accessories | Box, documents, original tubes (listing) |
Questions collectors ask
Who built the Marantz 7 reissue?
Valve Amplification Company in Sarasota, Florida, under a 1995 agreement with Marantz Japan. The reissues appeared in 1996.
How do I tell a reissue from an original Model 7?
Check the serial number, the labelling and any VAC markings; reissue documentation and boxes also identify them.
Sources: Radiomuseum: Marantz Model 7 reissue; Auricle review, June 1997.
