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Came across this while browsing and was wondering if it is worth the opening bid, not that I intend to bid.
Needles to say, I have no connection with the item. Just curious as to what others think, in this case.
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As many have already posted, they routinely go higher on ebay, and this one is likely to go higher as well.
Noting that this unit is still sporting the shorting caps and level adjust caps on the back, the lettering on the face looks good, and the tube shields are all present, it shows external signs of being complete and in good condition; though not necessarily original.
I've bought and sold many of these over the years. Depending on the selling price, one can possibly buy one and enjoy it a while, and then recoup the investment or perhaps even realize a gain on resale.
I like the sound of them; subjective and personal, of course, though they are reasonably well-regarded. I also have always loved the style of Marantz gear of this vintage - classic and timeless.
You can't discount the looks. There are preamps that copy the circuit, but nothing is visually stunning like the Marantz 7!
Dave
I think the Marantz 7/7C look like what a pre-amp should look like, and the Model 10B is, to my mind, the most iconic image of what a tuner should look like. Though I love the more utilitarian but still classic looks of the Model 5 and 8B amps, the Model 9 is also, for me, an iconic archetype of what amps should look like.
Even now, around 50 years (or more) later, I see a lot of amps (among other things - witness even power conditioners from Monster, Panamax, and APC) that ape the Model 9 aesthetic - though clean and functional, also just plain right.
I think reasonable minds could differ about the SLT-12 and 12U, though from a purely stylistic perspective, they worked for me - echoing the 'one knob' appearance of the 10B and, really, crossing new ground in user interface design for a turntable.
I agree wholeheartedly! When I look at the Passlab amps, I see echoes of the Model 9. Marantz set in motion the high-end phenomenon in audio, and still has influence today.
Dave
Many consider the original Marantz 7 the Holy Grail of all preamps. If you give Ebay a look they go for about $5000. If I had my druthers I would have the 7c preamp the 9 mono amps and of course the coveted 10 tuner with a pair of KLH 9 ESL'S sitting in my listening room. So yes that opening bid is in the ball park.
I had that system and it is truly amazing in sound and looks. Nothing, and mean nothing tops it in my book.
Don Brian Levy, J.D.
Toronto ON Canada
You had something very special. I bet you wish you still had it ! Almost 60 years later and that gear set the mark with many other high end companies to follow !
Without a look at the guts, the price is very good. If they would have posted a pic of the inside, then you would know if it was modified. But I would go for it if I had the cash to spare.
The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten”
If I had the scratch, I would probably buy it at that price.
Dave
Possibly, depending on the maintenance history. One of the better preamps of all time. At the current price, I would want photos of the interior and to know.tje working condition.
Don Brian Levy, J.D.
Toronto ON Canada
Goodwill now has a company run the stores for them that takes 80% of the profits for doing so. If the person who donated the gear had just sold it on eBay they could have donated several thousand to whatever charity they wanted and done some real good.
Goodwill of the Willamette runs their own in- house e commerce division. I have been there and seen it with my own eyes; it is located in Beaverton Oregon.
What is the site?
Dave
They generally sell for more than that these days, so at least in terms of ROI, yes, though there are no pics of the inside which would affect that. As to whether it's worth the cost in listening pleasure, that's an individual matter (I haven't heard one), but the reviews are good.
Dave
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