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marantz model 8

  1. C

    Marantz 8b from Japan

    I just ordered one from Japan and I’m expecting it to arrive shortly. I know Japanese voltage is 100v but would I be able to run it in the US with average of 120 volts? I’ve been told “it shouldn’t matter that much” and that it “should be ok within that range”. This coming from a tube gear...
  2. Tom McGrane

    Marantz Model 8 amp and 4 Ohm Speakers

    I have a Marantz model 8 amp and Model 7 tube pre. I've been running 8 ohm speakers and want to finally upgrade. Many of the the speakers I'm looking at are 4 ohm. I remember my Grandfather using his 4 ohm AR3's back in the 60's and 70's with this very unit and it sounding glorious. Question...
  3. fox512

    favorite EL-34 tubes and why

    Hi...I have a marantz model 8 and was looking to upgrade the tubes...not too concerned with the price and was looking for some input into other peoples favorites...thanks in advance
  4. mikemurph6

    Marantz, McIntosh, Tannoy and Thorens find of a lifetime

    A couple days ago I acquired an unreal stereo console. I was at a charity store and saw what looked like a nice stereo console which was exciting enough to find... until I opened the hood to find out the inside was loaded with high end components including... all for $280... -Marantz Model 7...
  5. Tom McGrane

    My Stereo System

    Thanks for the add! Here's my system. Kenwood KD-550 Turntable SAE 180 Parametric EQ Marantz Model 7 Pre Amp Marantz Model 8 Power Amp Nakamichi 480 Tape Deck Not Pictured Yamaha T-1 Tuner MB Quart Domain 40 Looking to upgrade with either Allison 1 or AR3 speakers to bring it back to...
  6. fox512

    Marantz Model 8 serial number

    Hi All...just recently took in a Model 8 with serial # 1014. Am I to assume that this is the 14th one made?
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