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Marantz 10b or McIntosch Mr-67

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As the owner of dozens of high quality tuners over the past few decades, including a Marantz 10B with the broadcast monitor faceplace, I can say the the McIntosh MR-65B is in most respects on par with the 10B sonically, even though it's circuit topology is less sophisticated.

The MR-65B is a beautifully made, great sounding and looking tuner for a very reasonable price. I paid $360 for a very nice one on Ebay a short while back, and $610 for an even nicer (near mint) one with the beautiful walnut cabinet a few months earlier -- both of which I plan to keep for sometime.

From what I can see, the MR-65B, 67 and 71 are all very similar in their design topology, and offer a similar sonic signature. They are all quality classics to be treasured and enjoyed by those who appreciate vintage hi-fi gear and the rich sound that vacuum tubes provide.

JimmyBlues
 
Re: MR-67 vs 10B

It's been more than a decade since I owned my Marantz 10B, but it was easily one of the best sounding (and the best constructed) tuners I have ever owned.

While I have not owned a McIntosh MR-67, I do own two MR-65B's in excellent condition, and would rate their sonic quality as being similiar to the 10B; however, with less impressive DX performance.

Unlike the 10B, though, which now appears to average more than $2000 for a unit in nice condition, the MR-65B, 67, and 71 can all be had in good or mint condition for a fraction of the price. In my opinion, the Mac tube tuners are a relative bargain at the present selling prices - unless you purchase a unit from Audioclassics which has been serviced (or even modified) by the legendary Richard Modefarri. In such instances it's not uncommon to pay twice what you might for a good condition Mac that has not had such an expense service. Also keep in mind that not all of these tuners need such an expensive service; many have been serviced over the years and work quite well without the need to send them to Audioclassics.

Although, it is nice to know that such a quality service center does exist if the need for a serious service on your MAC ever becomes necessary.


An excellent Website on the vintage tube McIntosh tuners from a former McIntosh employee.

http://www.roger-russell.com/tuners.htm


Regards,
JimmyBlues
 
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