Marantz10busedMarantz 10b Tube FM Receiver - Fully Restored!Metzger Vintage Audio is proud to offer this Marantz Model 10b FM tuner. This is serial number 10-1346 and is in immaculate condition both cosmetically and internally. History & Provenance: T...3695.00

Marantz 10b Tube FM Receiver - Fully Restored!

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Condition
9/10
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Ships fromPlano, TX, 75075
Ships toUnited States
Package dimensions1.0" × 1.0" × 1.0" (1.0 lbs.)
Shipping carrierUPS
Shipping cost$1.00
Original accessoriesManual
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Metzger Vintage Audio is proud to offer this Marantz Model 10b FM tuner. This is serial number 10-1346 and is in immaculate condition both cosmetically and internally.

History & Provenance:

This Model 10b was purchased by the original (and only) owner in the early 1970s. He placed it in an equipment cabinet where it remained for the last ~53 years, keeping it protected from any major dust, dirt, or movement. We have been working with his daughter on the sale, and she was telling us this was "dad's special piece" and nobody except him touched it. This is why the faceplate and chassis are in absolutely immaculate condition. He also kept the original owners manual which is included in the sale.

Also included in this sale is a BRAND NEW wood cabinet we had built specifically for this sale. This cabinet was made to the same size and specifications of the original Marantz 10b cabinet and is finished with a real walnut veneer.  

Repair Work:

Because this preamp had been untouched since the '70s our repair tech did need to do a fair amount of work on the inside, but it's all the kind of work any tube tuner from the 1960s typically needs. This includes:

  • Replace all capacitors including all 3 silver cap power capacitors
  • Calibrate and adjust oscilloscope
  • Calibrate and lubricate condenser
  • Remove and clean glass panels
  • Calibrate FM radio signal
  • Calibrate output level
  • Thorough internal cleaning including all switches, knobs, wafer switches, and RCA jacks
  • All tubes were tested and were well within spec. No need to change at this time.
Installed tubes are mostly vintage short gray plate RCA, but also (3) vintage Amperex Bugle Boy 12AU7, and (2) black plate GE.

Shipping:

If you purchase through AudioGon please note that you are purchasing the Model 10b ONLY. After the purchase we will contact you to get your address for shipping. We work with a boxing/packing company that will expertly package the Model 10b with foam boards, cling film, peanuts, etc. and will be double boxed for safety. To eliminate any extra potential of shipping damage we insist on UPS 2-Day air instead of ground shipping. You are responsible for all packing/boxing/shipping fees and those fees must be paid before we ship the monoblocks. Alternatively, you are welcome to setup a courier service like UShip or pickup yourself at the shop.
 
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