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Marantz 10B Vintage Analog Tube Tuner

Marantz 10B Vintage Analog Tube Tuner

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$3,599.00at Aural HiFi, last seen Nov 1

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Our take on the Marantz 10B Vintage Analog Tube Tuner

The Marantz 10B is a stereo FM tube tuner built from 1966 to 1968 and designed by Dick Sequerra. It uses 21 tubes, 39 diodes and a built-in oscilloscope for tuning, and it is widely regarded as one of the finest tuners ever made. This example has had a full 30-point service check, with tubes tested and the scope and MPX stages aligned. No price was given for this listing, so its cost against recent sales of restored 10Bs cannot be stated here.

Best forVintage audio collectors who want a centerpiece tuner
FM listeners with strong local stations and a good antenna
Owners of restored tube systems from the 1960s
Buyers who value the Sequerra design and the scope display
Pros
  • Built-in oscilloscope makes precise tuning easy
  • Six IF stages and 42 dB selectivity pull in weak stations
  • 0.2% distortion and 70 dB signal-to-noise are strong for a tube tuner
  • Full 30-point service, tube testing and MPX alignment already done
  • Original owner's manual included
Cons
  • 21 tubes mean heat, weight (about 38 lbs) and periodic tube replacement
  • Only one 300-ohm antenna input and no modern inputs
  • Silk-screening on the tuning window has flaked in places
  • No price is listed, so value is hard to judge
  • Restored tube gear needs a technician for future service

Marantz 10B Vintage Analog Tube Tuner prices at every store

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Marantz 10B Vintage Analog Tube Tuner price history

Lowest price we've seen: $3,599.00 on Nov 1 at Aural HiFi. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 1.

What reviewers say

The 10B has a long reputation among tuner enthusiasts as the holy grail of FM tuners, prized for its sensitivity and the scope display. Owners of restored units report excellent reception and sound, while noting the upkeep that tube designs demand.

Pros
  • Superb FM sensitivity and selectivity
  • Oscilloscope tuning display
  • Build quality and Sequerra design
  • Restored units sound excellent
Cons
  • Tube maintenance and heat
  • Large size and weight
  • Cosmetic wear on older examples
  • Service costs when problems arise

From Aural HiFi

  • The Marantz 10B, described as the holy grail of tuners
  • Electronically perfect, with a restored cabinet
  • Professionally serviced and aligned by a licensed audio electronics tech
  • All tubes tested; scope aligned; MPX aligned for minimum distortion (separation 45 dB)
  • Sockets, controls, switches and chassis cleaned
  • Includes original owner's manual
Shipping
Ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate that includes packaging and insurance; worldwide shipping available on request with an estimate.
In the box
Marantz 10B tube tuner, Original owner's manual

About the Marantz 10B Vintage Analog Tube Tuner

The holy grail of tuners, the Marantz 10B. The tuning window has lost a few flakes of silk-screening over the years, but is still perfectly legible. Otherwise, this is a great example, electronically perfect, with a restored cabinet.

PRODUCTION

1966-68

CONDITION

9/10

SERIAL NO.

10-4430

ORIG. MSRP

$650

RESTORATION

Full 30-point service check

Tested all tubes

Aligned scope

Aligned MPX

Cabinet restored

Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis

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

What buyers say

Buyers complain about
  • Tuning window has lost a few flakes of silk-screening over the years, though it remains legible

Specifications

Tuner dimensions
5.75x15.5x15.5inSource
Tuner weight
29lbs 6ozSource
Case dimensions
6.75x18x15.25inSource
Case weight
7lbs 10ozSource

Questions and answers

Is the Marantz 10B worth it?
For a collector or serious FM listener, yes. It is one of the most respected tuners ever built, and a serviced example avoids the cost of a restoration. Casual listeners will find it large, hot and high-maintenance.
How does it compare with later solid-state tuners?
Later solid-state tuners run cooler and need less upkeep, and some match its sensitivity. The 10B's appeal is its tube sound, scope display and place in audio history.
Does it need an external antenna?
Yes. It has a single 300-ohm FM antenna input, so a good rooftop or dipole antenna is needed to get the most from its 2.0 uV sensitivity.
What is in the box?
The tuner and the original owner's manual. No antenna or cables are listed.
How big and heavy is it?
About 15-3/8 by 5-3/4 by 15 inches and roughly 38 lbs. Plan for a sturdy shelf with ventilation, since 21 tubes generate heat.
When is it cheapest?
Prices for restored 10Bs vary with condition and service history. Watch listings for units with documented alignment and tested tubes, since those cost less over time than an unrestored unit.

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Front panel width
15% inchesSource
Front panel height
5% inchesSource
Chassis dimensions
14% by 5% by 15 inchesSource
Tube count
21 tubesSource
Transistor count
a transistorSource
Diode count
39 diodesSource
Tuning dial width
10% inchesSource
Tuning range
88-to-108-megacycleSource
Designer
Dick Sequerra