SC-7S2
Stereo Control Amplifier
A singular integration of performance, functionality, and design, the
SC-7S2 thoroughly updates the concept of a stereo preamplifier.
Although it traces its sonic heritage to the distinctive voice of the
original Marantz Model 7, the SC-7S2 is not tied to even the best
of past technology.
A significant improvement over the acclaimed
SC-7S1, the S2 version incorporates a full roster of technical
refinements to enhance your perception of even the most complex
musical compositions.
Simultaneously, the SC-7S2 avoids any aura of techno-intimidation.
Instead of an often confusing array of knobs and switches, it spaces
Input Select, Power, and Volume across a finely-finished champagne
front panel. An aluminum-topped remote control adds critical but less-
often-used functions such as input trim and display intensity to
tailor the SC-7S2 to your preferences.
In its quest for musical accuracy, Marantz gifted the SC-7S2
with refinements that define advanced audio circuitry. These include
a sophisticated power supply based on a toroidal transformer
for reduced spurious noise. Further refinements contribute to the
SC-7S2’s extraordinary frequency response and channel separation.
Isolated inputs eliminate unwanted interactions. All signal paths,
including the critical volume control section, are fully balanced to
minimize noise. In fact, the volume control benefits from multiple
microprocessors that eliminate distracting clicks when changing
volume settings.
Together, the microprocessors and an array of HDAM modules form an
incredibly precise attenuation circuit with easily repeatable 0.5 dB
steps throughout its entire range to insure proper channel balance at
any listening level.
Of even greater importance is the inclusion of the SA version
of Marantz’s proprietary HDAM® (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module)
circuitry.
These modules insure accurate and distortion-free audio
signal transfer from one stage to the next.
Although the SC-7S2 is devoutly two-channel, it acknowledges the
multi-channel world with our Floating Control Bus System (F.C.B.S.)
that lets you control multiple SC-7S2s simultaneously for full
Reference-level performance.
A copper-plated aluminum chassis with a double layered bottom plate,
provides exceptional stability as well as isolation from external noise
sources.
The SC-7S2 Control Amplifier is an enduring testament to the synergy
of today’s technologies, meticulous implementation, and exquisite
cosmetic design. It is a reference in every sense of the word.
“Good design is a renaissance attitude that combines technology,
cognitive science, human need, and beauty to produce something that the
world didn't know it was missing.” -
Paola Antonelli, Architect and Museum Curator
At the heart of audio perfection...
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