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In Reply to: RE: recommendations for work on Marantz 7t posted by JamesNW on April 25, 2015 at 20:26:28
Thank you for your recommendations, I shall contact the referenced Gentlemen and see if they have an interest.
Now I need to decide to what degree of 'rework" I commit to. While I fully appreciate this is arguably NOT a world class pre-amp it never the less is a good one and is a good example of a given ideology for its time frame; besides that it has been a good 'family member' for a long time. probably leaning towards a full up rebuild.
James P.
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Any of the recommendations will get that preamp up to it's golden age worthy level. So no need to decide to what level restoration you need.
And a great piece of audio and audio history. I always wanted to hear that preamp. Heard the 7C ONCE!!!!
What amp are you using?
charles
Hello Charles,
Thanks for your post!
I have been using the 7T with a very nice (nearly mint) Mcintosh MC240. They sound great together into a pair of Klipschorns. I have semi-retired the 7T however because I went a little bit crazy and bought a Mcintosh C2300 tube preamp. The 7T can't keep up with the C2300 but perhaps once re-caped that story will change, will be interesting to see.
I just two weeks ago bought a very nice pair of Cornwalls (ya, I like old Klipsch speakers). I intend to use the 7T with TBD amp to drive those in a separate system.
This hobby is addictive and there is no cure. I've never heard an original Marantz 7, would like to some day.
James P.
That's Mac is around $6k!
I was never a fan of McIntosh's solid state stuff. But I always felt their tube offerings were legendary. think of the McIntosh as some one elses future posting if THEY should have it restored!!!!!! Be whimsical and expoxy a little picture of yourself inside to confuse future owners.
I still think there restored Marantz will sound amazing. Perhaps focus on a vintage setup and a new setup. Audio is about enjoying yourself. That's what I did and I couldn't be happier.
Also post on your review of that Mac. Lord knows I'm NOT getting one$$$$$
charles
I echo that I have never been impressed by the Mac solid state gear (well built but not sound that 'grabbed' me). The tube gear was always magical however. I always wanted a Mac tube pre-amp and looked and looked and listened and.....well finally came into a little bit of money and bought the C2300 used (that's why just a little crazy); could not tell it was ever used however as it is spotless.
In my system I would give it the highest compliment,very transparent, although changing out the Marantz 7T to the C2300 made the sound a fare bit more....well, tube-warm is the best I can come up with. I do indeed like the preamp. Still running original 12AX7's although historically I like to try different tubes (long stretches between change outs); have a nice set of Telefunken ready to go into it one of these days.
A lot of LP's on a Technetics TT through the preamp, through the Mac 240 and into 1978 Klipschorns. I bought a set of Crites' cross overs but have yet to change them out, the horns sound really fine as is to my ears and at the end of the day that's what counts!
Still deciding on course of action for the Marantz 7T, will probably rebuild but some unexpected expenses caught up with us recently so maybe not for awhile.
I read somewhere that Saul Marantz used a 7T in his system, driving tubes to Dahlquist DQ-10.
Dave
I had a 7T years ago, sold it when I got an Eico HF-85. The Marantz was nice but the tubes were nicer. I've since moved on, I regret getting rid of the Eico but not the Marantz.
Dave
I can see how it would not be everybody's cup of tea.
Dave
He used a number of different components in his home system. The 9 and 8b were his main power amps, though. He loved them. The 7 and 7t as well as the mono tube preamps were his favorite preamps.
From memory, I believe the Model 5 was his favorite power amp. They along with the Consolettes with the stereo adaptor were his favorite. Stereo system. The and never issued Legacy speakers were his favorite speakers. In the '70s, he had emerged with Jon Dalhquist to come up with the DQ-10. Thd DQ-10 utilized the OLA masonite woofer. The tweeter and midrange were Philips. At the time, the Philips tweeters and midrange drivers were worshiped by speaker designers. The DQ-10 today is considered today to be. An excellent speaker. I class it as as a a speaker everyone should experience.
Don Brian Levy, J.D.
Toronto ON Canada
I ran into a friend of mine who had worked in audio with me. He had a pair of DQ-10's and had never been tempted to upgrade, even though he still sold high end audio, including Wilson.
Dave
I grew up with DQ-10s, they are very nice and do some things exceptionally well.
Dave
I never owned a pair. I never had the right space for them, but I have admired them from afar.
Dave
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