Vintage Marantz 10B // Tube Tuner / Owner's Manual / Cabinet

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Widely considered to be one of the holy grails of tube tuners, this spectacularly clean example makes this 10b potentially a once in a lifetime find. Owner's manual & service manual included.

Production
1966-68
Condition
9/10
Orig. MSRP
$650
Restoration
  • Full 30-point service check
  • Tested all tubes, replaced 6JK6
  • Aligned scope (tube shows age but works well)
  • 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.
7708060090589

Widely considered to be one of the holy grails of tube tuners, this spectacularly clean example makes this 10b potentially a once in a lifetime find. Owner's manual & service manual included.



Production

1966-68

Condition

9/10

Orig. MSRP

$650

Restoration

  • Full 30-point service check
  • Tested all tubes, replaced 6JK6
  • Aligned scope (tube shows age but works well)
  • 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...
[ Read More ]

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.

7708060090589

Vintage Marantz 10B // Tube Tuner / Owner's Manual / Cabinet
Vintage Marantz 10B // Tube Tuner / Owner's Manual / Cabinet
Vintage Marantz 10B // Tube Tuner / Owner's Manual / Cabinet
Vintage Marantz 10B // Tube Tuner / Owner's Manual / Cabinet
Vintage Marantz 10B // Tube Tuner / Owner's Manual / Cabinet
Vintage Marantz 10B // Tube Tuner / Owner's Manual / Cabinet
Vintage Marantz 10B // Tube Tuner / Owner's Manual / Cabinet
Vintage Marantz 10B // Tube Tuner / Owner's Manual / Cabinet
Vintage Marantz 10B // Tube Tuner / Owner's Manual / Cabinet
Vintage Marantz 10B // Tube Tuner / Owner's Manual / Cabinet
Vintage Marantz 10B // Tube Tuner / Owner's Manual / Cabinet
Vintage Marantz 10B // Tube Tuner / Owner's Manual / Cabinet
Vintage Marantz 10B // Tube Tuner / Owner's Manual / Cabinet
Vintage Marantz 10B // Tube Tuner / Owner's Manual / Cabinet
Vintage Marantz 10B // Tube Tuner / Owner's Manual / Cabinet
Vintage Marantz 10B // Tube Tuner / Owner's Manual / Cabinet
Vintage Marantz 10B // Tube Tuner / Owner's Manual / Cabinet
Vintage Marantz 10B // Tube Tuner / Owner's Manual / Cabinet
Vintage Marantz 10B // Tube Tuner / Owner's Manual / Cabinet
Vintage Marantz 10B // Tube Tuner / Owner's Manual / Cabinet

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