Marantz 7 Questions

the 7 is the classic tube design...it was also brought back by the good folks at audioclassics and vac for a limited run as the 7 seriesII. the 7c is a solid state design. the 7 has been with me for longer than any other component(18 years)and although i have purchased several fine preamps over two decades of this hobby , the marantz is indeed graced with that intangible 'something' that makes every recording (new,old,rock,jazz,classical,cd,vinyl)sound absolutely natural....it commands that high price in the used marketplace because it is still indeed a reference product. the re-issue was also outstanding...the 7c however has been ecplipsed by other designs, though it is still more versitle than most....by the way, the 8b is a power amp.

I think the 7C is the tube preamp and the 7T is solid state.

you are correct.

So is there a different between 7 and 7C?
Is there a 7B?