The holy grail of tuners, the Marantz 10B. This is a pristine example, electronically perfect, with a restored cabinet. Includes original owner's manual.
- Production
- 1966-68
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- 10-3148
- Orig. MSRP
- $650
- Restoration
- Full 30-point service check
- Tested all tubes, replaced 12AU7
- Aligned scope
- Sensitivity and calibration are good
- Aligned MPX for minimum distortion (separation is 45 dB)
- Cleaned sockets, controls, switches, and chassis
- Cabinet restored
- Factory Specs
Type Mono/Stereo Tuner
Inputs 1 x 300-ohm
Tuning Bands FM
Tuning Scale Analogue
FM Tuning Range 88 to 108 MHz
IF stages 6
Sensitivity 2.0uV
Capture 2.0 dB
Distortion 0.2%
Selectivity 42dB
Signal to Noise Ratio 70 dB
Tube Complement EC88/6DL4 (2), 6DZ4, 6JK6 (9), 12AX7 (5), 6U8, 12AU7 (3), DG7/32/01 (Oscilloscope)
Dimensions 15-3/8 x 5-3/4 x 15 inches
Weight 38lbs
- Designer
- Dick Sequerra
- Documentation
Marantz 10B Provisional Instructions (1964)
Marantz 10B Owner's Manual
Marantz 10B Schematic
- The History of Marantz
- More than any other person, Saul Marantz defined premium home entertainment. Driven by his passion for music and his accomplishments as a classical guitarist – accomplishments that led to a close friendship with Andres Segovia – he was never satisfied with the “hi fi” equipment of his day. So he built better; first in...
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- Liner Notes
Without doubt, the model 10B is the most advanced instrument of it's kind today. Marantz engineers have bypassed the inherent limitations of conventional circuits through the employment of bold new concepts and highly sophisticated electronic techniques. The performance of every circuit stage shows the dramatic order of improvement which can be achieved through creative inventiveness.
- Stock No.
- 7708059992285
The holy grail of tuners, the Marantz 10B. This is a pristine example, electronically perfect, with a restored cabinet. Includes original owner's manual.
