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Old 12-28-2017, 10:14 AM
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Default This one fell through the crack....Vintage Marantz 150 in the house

Ever since I was a kid, I had a hankering for Marantz gear. My first "real" stereo component was a Marantz 1030 integrated amplifier. I still have that amp, which I bought in 1972
at the age of 14. Later, I owned a model 105B tuner.

One of the local audio showrooms was practically my second home, where I marveled at the gorgeous line of Marantz receivers-the 2215, 2230, 2245 and 2270. Then of course was the
revered model 19, which had the built-in oscilloscope.

But I was always steered more toward the separate components rather than receivers. The top Marantz tuner offering during that period was the model 150, a gorgeous, high performance
model with a large, built in oscilloscope. I always wanted one, but could never afford it. $600 was a pretty stout price for a tuner in the mid-1970's.

To this day, off and on I browse the pages of eBay, looking at the various vintage Marantz components up for sale. Last March, a pristine model 150 tuner, the rarer version with the "blue"
oscilloscope appeared. The unit was in nearly like-new condition, with a nice reproduction cabinet offered as part of the sale.

Being the Vintage guy that I am, (perhaps especially when it comes to tuners) I grabbed it. This beauty is now on duty in my office system. It looks and sounds great; I can see why it was
sought after back in the day.

My McIntosh MR74 Tuner is now on duty in my bedroom theater system, where the McIntosh MX120 replaced the MX117 Tuner-preamp in that system.

The Marantz 150 looks and sounds right at home in my office system.
The oscilloscope is very cool and interesting to watch, displaying tuning, signal strength, stereo separation and phase. It can be used to display all of the system's signal sources' characteristics.





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Old 12-28-2017, 10:31 AM
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WoW Pete, nice tuner!
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Old 12-28-2017, 10:47 AM
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I love these type of stories of wanting something probably unaffordable at one time and having a second chance later on.

It definitely makes you feel good.

Enjoy
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Old 12-28-2017, 11:06 AM
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Thanks Pete, that’s a beautiful tuner.
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Old 12-28-2017, 11:13 AM
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I love the look and feel of the 70’s era Marantz pieces especially the horizontal tuner wheel. I used to own one of their receivers back in the day. Very, very special. Great find.
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Old 12-28-2017, 11:28 AM
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Beautiful piece. I love the oscilloscope on my 108T, but it lacks the vintage appeal of your piece.

Long live FM! Listening to one of my favorite show tonight.
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Very nice
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Old 12-28-2017, 01:21 PM
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Nice grab Pete way like new congrats...!
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Old 12-28-2017, 01:26 PM
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Pete.......Such a fine looking vintage tuner. Considering its age, it is in excellent condition. May it serve you well for many years.
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Old 12-28-2017, 02:34 PM
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Pete...congratulations on the purchase of a nice vintage unit.

I have the same weak spot for Yamaha silver faced gear from the late 70's to mid-80's. Here is my Yamaha CR1020:

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