MCS 3710 Tuner

[chicks]

Another tuner find, this time from JC Penney's MCS series. I've never been a big fan of black-faced gear, but this certainly looks a lot better than, e.g. NAD gear, IMO.

Fairly hefty, good build quality, though it can't compare with the Hitachi FT-920 from a few days ago. Still, it's pretty darn impressive for JC Penney! Has the variable level and 'scope outputs on back like the FT-920.

Re-badged NEC. Fully functional, but the selector knob is broken off, and neither meter is working - another project. :sigh:

 

[chicks]

Alright! Both meters now working. Measured the meters with an ohmmeter - both deflected and stayed deflected. Stuck. Took the faceplate off for cleaning, four screw holding in the meter assy. Removed the entire meter assy, including the lamp holder, popped the faces off the meters, and loosened the screws a bit, until the needles moved back to resting position, then just a scootch more. So far, so good. Whole lot easier to tune with working meters.

Now, where to find a shaft and knob?

 

[Sir.Byrd]

Maybe they are common with the lower end 3700 or 3701?

 

[chicks]

Maybe they are common with the lower end 3700 or 3701?

It does look like it's the same. Wicked looking tuner with the rack ears...

 

[coonmanx]

Looks nice. I'm thinking about getting me some MCS stuff.

 

[JBL GUY]

That is a nice looking tuner.

Nice build quality.

Thanks for the great pictures.

 

[chicks]

Looks nice. I'm thinking about getting me some MCS stuff.

Subscribe to AK, so you'll have access to Barter Town, where it will probably wind up for cheap - real cheap if I can't find the shaft and knob.

 

[soundoc03]

I just found one with silver face. Mint condition but no rack handles. Couldn't pass it up for only $7. Pretty decent sounding as is.

 

[chicks]

I just found one with silver face. Mint condition but no rack handles. Couldn't pass it up for only $7. Pretty decent sounding as is.

You got a much better deal than I did! But does it look as cool as this with the silver face? Post pics...

 

[soundoc03]

Can't post pics as I am on the road for the next few weeks. Silver face with a black textured case. I have it sitting on top of a black Sansui AU-717. I think a black MCS with handles would complement the amp much better as it does bear resemblance to the TU-717.

 

[Clmrt]

I have the matching 3865 integrated. Nice amp.

 

[chicks]

I have the matching 3865 integrated. Nice amp.

Black or Silver face? I wish the matching amp had been with the tuna at the GW...

 

[airframer85]

Lol. And I have a matching 3564 black cassette deck. Between us, we have a full system.

 

[slow_jazz]

I've had the 3700 Tuner for several years. Great tuner esp. for the money...

 

[Hifirob2]

You got a much better deal than I did! But does it look as cool as this with the silver face? Post pics...

I found a (poor) pic of the silver version (on top of it's matching amp). Which one is cooler?? I'm going with the 3700 - it was only available in black, and it was a matte finish, not brushed - and the knobs didn't have the chrome accent on their edge. Very industrial looking, IMO. I'll see if I can get a pic of mine.....

 

[soundoc03]

Sure looks like they borrowed the Sansui AU/TU look particularly with the rack handles.
Considering the high build quality and cool appearance one would think that they would be in greater demand.

 

[Hifirob2]

FWIW, I found some pics of the 3700 tuner. It doesn't photograph very well, but it's between the 3562 cassette deck and the 3847 integrated amp.

On my monitor, the meter lights appear blue, but they are a deep green color. :scratch2:

 

[John James]

Here's a picture of the 3700. Pardon the "fuzzys".

 

[chicks]

Nice shot!

 

[Clmrt]

Black or Silver face? I wish the matching amp had been with the tuna at the GW...

Black, but no handles