Marantz PM30 (Supercope BLA530, Audion A25)

Slatts

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Hi All,
I have a Marantz PM30 (not the 90's one). It came with a SD30 tape deck and a ST50 tuner. The amp is close to a Marantz 1050 . These are Australian market. I have attached pics.
From what I can tell, it was a Superscope BLA530, CD-312 and BLT500 in the states and an Audion A25, T25 and D25 in Germany.
Wondering if anyone has info on these? I think the tuner may be a Marantz 104 and the tape a Marantz 5000.
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Superscope BLA530 was also released in Oz, I have 2 that I picked
up cheaply, they are the same as the 1050. Differences are obviously
the black plastic faceplate/knobs and cheaper/no-name main filter caps.
Apart from that, same components used throughout. I also have a PM30
(silver face) in the shed however not sure, even doubtful that it's
the same as the BLA/1050.
 
Just an update. I sold the 1050, the guy wanted it recapped, added a chinese protection
circuit and redid the grounding to a semi star. Completely surprised at how good it
sounded. OK, it's not a great amp but more than adequate for background listening. The
BLA, PM30 should be considered a bargain, if you can live with the looks.
 
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