Amp Recommendations for Marantz 7c


Hey All,

I recently acquired a Marantz 7 with intentions in setting up a second system that would be more or less a vintage set up. While I await work to be completed, I was looking into amplification options. The obvious choice would be it’s mate, 8 or 8b amps, however trying to keep this system budget friendly. Wondering what some of amp the owners out there have matched their 7c with positive result. Anyone try a restored or modded Dynaco st70 or a SS? Should be noted, I am up in the air with speaker match...Guess that will depend on what amp I purchase.

c_cocobean

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@atmasphere yes, power supply is being addressed. @yakbob I have had that same set up. Once ran a restored st70 (not BL Mod) with a marantz 7t. Sounded great, that is why I thought to look into an ST70/ST120 Bob Latino mod. I am also considering vintage quad ii monos- Eico HT-87-Pilot sa-260. 

Appreciate the feedback. I am leaning towards Quad 2 mono amps or an Eico HT87. Challenge is finding one of these properly restored. 

 @bdp24 a couple yrs back I was close to buying a MF RM 10-At the time there were a few on sale. I have not seen one up for sale lately. I also owned the Moscode 300-Gottta say, I was quite impressed with it. I had it restored, but still couldn't get rid of the transformer hum that some suffer from.