Only one Beta VCR was manufactured for Marantz. Made in 1982 by Sanyo it was a full-featured top end model with linear stereo and Dolby® sound processing. It was the first consumer Beta VCR to record in stereo. It shortly sparked controversy because just a year after it was introduced Sony unveiled the Betahi-fistereo system. This made the Marantz obsolete because it couldn't match the superior performance of Betahi-fi. It sold respectfully well and it was unique, being the first stereo Beta. But Marantz never participated in the format after Betahi-fi hit the market. They were not happy.