Marantz 7 Preamplifier with Telefunken Tubes
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Vintage Marantz 7 7C Preamplifier – Vintage Match 6 Telefunken Tubes. The only service was done is to clean all the control module. This unit is all original and was never worked on. This unit is in perfect working order.
About this model
A third Model 7 in the archive, described as all original and never worked on, with a vintage matched set of six Telefunken tubes; the only service had been cleaning the controls. Telefunken ECC83/12AX7s are among the most sought-after preamp tubes, and a matched set adds noticeably to the value of a Model 7.
See the first Model 7 page for the model's history.
| Maker | Marantz, New York, USA |
|---|---|
| Model | Model 7 stereo preamplifier |
| Tubes | 6 × Telefunken, matched (listing) |
| Condition noted | All original; controls cleaned (listing) |
Questions collectors ask
Why do Telefunken tubes matter in a Marantz 7?
Original Telefunken 12AX7s are highly regarded by collectors, and a matched set of six adds to a Model 7's value.
Is a Marantz 7C a rare preamp?
Not especially. Sound & Vision reports more than 130,000 Model 7s sold over a production run of more than twelve years from 1958, so condition and originality matter more than scarcity.
Sources: Sound & Vision: Is This the Holy Grail of Classic American Hi-Fi?.
