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
Serial No.
10-2810
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
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.
Packing
Prepare to be impressed. We have arguably the best packing process around. This piece will ship double-boxed, and fully insulated, taking extra care to ensure there's no pressure against the face. First, the component is first wrapped in 8mil plastic. Then, the unit is strapped to a plate inside an inner box to prevent shifting, and padded on all sides. We then suspend the inner box inside a double-walled outer box using shock-resistant foam corners. We also take great care to protect the tubes. When sensible, we will pack the tubes to prevent any movement. Other times, we'll individually wrap the tubes and mark their corresponding socket to preserve the bias. You can be confident that your piece will be snug as a bug in a rug.
Shipping
This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $150, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
Stock No.
7708060090589
