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In Reply to: RE: Look at these face plates on these Marantz posted by Michael Samra on October 27, 2014 at 22:22:57
...fronts, I would go to Walmart.
Later Gator,
Dave
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The 'broadcast' version, with rack handles. Probably the rarest version, except for the limited-production model 10.
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Just noticed the rack handles and their shape is that of later shaped handles that most of the 10b era. The 10br the rack mount version of the 10b had the older design handles and from memory was the only offered rack mount option. I wonder but, it does not make sense, this is original if it was an option for the European market.
Don Brian Levy, J.D.
Toronto ON Canada
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Dman
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or did the Carver copy the 10b?
The 10b was made from 1964 to 1970.
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He certainly did not copy the circuitry or build quality!
Dave
Send it to me so you don't have to look at it!
All kidding aside, I had no idea that this thing existed. Did they have pro versions of the preamp and amp?
Dave
They had the R option for rack mounting but these were for the usual toned faceplates. Never saw a black faceplate option for the 10/10b or rhen20/20b. Wonder if someone manufactured the one shown.
Don Brian Levy, J.D.
Toronto ON Canada
Not that I've seen or heard of.
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You couldn't purchase gear from Audio Research, Mark Levinson, VTL, etc. from Wal-Mart. :)As for me, I rather like black faceplates. :)
Edits: 10/28/14
I chose black.
After getting my SP3a1 I replaced the face with the optional black as it was still available and dumped the cheesy knobs relaxing them with those from early Marantz. Did nothing for the sound but made the unit look like it was worth the then list price. Johnson did not have much of an eye for the visual arts.
Don Brian Levy, J.D.
Toronto ON Canada
I this case I would go black too. The DP3 is at the top of my list for most desirable vintage preamps. I'd take either in a heartbeat.
Dave
I prefer silver, but almost every thing I am using now is black. Beggars can't be choosers and sound is my number one priority.
Dave
Actually, I don't have a decided preference although I do like matching. My particular collection reflects more random events than pure choice!Current garage system:
1981-purchased Threshold Stasis amp which was only available in black along with silver faced Audio Research SP6.
1997-replaced SP6 with used SP9 that originally had silver plate. sold plate (to inmate Reelsmith) and purchased black plate and knobs from ARC.Main system:
Up until recently was using black SP9
2012-purchased used Audio Research DAC7 which has black plate
2014-purchased SP20 preamp to replace SP9 and chose black to match DAC! Had the DAC been silver, I would likely have a silver stack.Like you, I'm more about the audio quality than cosmetics. :)
edit: misspelling
Edits: 10/29/14
You reminded me, my Threshold CAS-1 is not black! You definitely have some nice gear!
Dave
Estat,
Touché!
Dave
all the best Onkyo components and all of the Outlaw amplifiers are black.
Go figure. :)
usually looks pretty good...
K.
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