The Marantz Model 7 Stereo Preamplifier which came to market in late 1958 would garner the distinction of being one of the most legendary components in the history of home audio.
A holistic loudspeaker system mating 15-inch woofers with high-frequency compression drivers and sectoral horns enabled Altec Voice of The Theatre (VOTT) designs to scale effortlessly in demanding cinema applications, making them the de facto choice for replacing long-running Western Electric loudspeaker theatre installs beginning in the 1940s.
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