ancien
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Hi Members,
I recently bought an early model 1, it has the 3x 12AX7 tube design but still the old faceplate font (Metropolis) and bakelite knobs. It did not come with the power supply. It worked perfectly on an aftermarket power supply the seller had. Pictures enclosed.
According to my knowledge I place it around serial 3xxx. It does not have a serial number, not on and in the chassis. The Model 1 started at serial 3000 and it must be a very early one giving the Bakelite knobs and the fact that the old style of faceplate is still used, later ones had brass knobs and 2 fonts, after that aluminum knobs. I took a look at the main caps; these appear to be Goodall instead of Sprague bumblebees. Not common in the Model 1 or Model 7 but common in the power amps (Model 2, 5 and 8b as coupling caps).
I have only seen one other unit like this, it was for sale on eBay not too long ago with a bent faceplate. It also didn't have a serial and the same Goodall caps. May be anyone knows about this series? Or maybe it was repaired by the Marantz comp. in the 1960s and they used what was on hand...
We will do a technical and cosmetical restoration on this unit. I have bought new suspensions for the tube assembly. Also bought 3x EBY 9-pin tube shields. Will give it 3 fresh TF 12AX7.
The power knob does not work (always on) - I expect this is dirt build-up in the switch. Had this on a Model 7 too, will open and clean with Isopropyl alcohol, anyone had the same problem?
My question: Since there is no power supply, I would like to know if somebody tried this/know about this. I have a Model 8 serial 1624. It is an early model 8 with a Power supply outlet. Would it be possible to power the Model 1 with the outlet of the Model 8 until I find another original power supply?
Best, Ancien - @marantzhistory on Instagram
I recently bought an early model 1, it has the 3x 12AX7 tube design but still the old faceplate font (Metropolis) and bakelite knobs. It did not come with the power supply. It worked perfectly on an aftermarket power supply the seller had. Pictures enclosed.
According to my knowledge I place it around serial 3xxx. It does not have a serial number, not on and in the chassis. The Model 1 started at serial 3000 and it must be a very early one giving the Bakelite knobs and the fact that the old style of faceplate is still used, later ones had brass knobs and 2 fonts, after that aluminum knobs. I took a look at the main caps; these appear to be Goodall instead of Sprague bumblebees. Not common in the Model 1 or Model 7 but common in the power amps (Model 2, 5 and 8b as coupling caps).
I have only seen one other unit like this, it was for sale on eBay not too long ago with a bent faceplate. It also didn't have a serial and the same Goodall caps. May be anyone knows about this series? Or maybe it was repaired by the Marantz comp. in the 1960s and they used what was on hand...
We will do a technical and cosmetical restoration on this unit. I have bought new suspensions for the tube assembly. Also bought 3x EBY 9-pin tube shields. Will give it 3 fresh TF 12AX7.
The power knob does not work (always on) - I expect this is dirt build-up in the switch. Had this on a Model 7 too, will open and clean with Isopropyl alcohol, anyone had the same problem?
My question: Since there is no power supply, I would like to know if somebody tried this/know about this. I have a Model 8 serial 1624. It is an early model 8 with a Power supply outlet. Would it be possible to power the Model 1 with the outlet of the Model 8 until I find another original power supply?
Best, Ancien - @marantzhistory on Instagram
