CLASSIC MARANTZ 5010B CASSETTE DECK – TAPE-LOVER’S GEM WITH ANALOG METERING – 1-YEAR WARRANTY INCLUDED  

 Condition: FREE WOOD CASE INCLUDED – Excellent – Fully tested and aligned, clean transport and bright meters

Bring your cassette tapes back to life with the beautiful Marantz 5010B – a mid-‘70s analog gem that delivers unmistakable vintage charm. With its dual VU meters, soft silver faceplate, and iconic blue-lit display, this machine is more than a playback device – it’s a visual and sonic experience.

Under the hood, the 5010B offers 2-head playback/recording, Dolby B noise reduction, manual input level controls, and an ultra-smooth transport system. Its warmth and depth are the perfect match for lo-fi mixtapes or carefully recorded Type I tapes. Serviced and calibrated for best performance, it’s backed by HQaudios’ 1-Year Warranty.

Whether you’re rediscovering forgotten favorites or creating new analog compilations, this Marantz will do it with soul.

Specifications

• Condition: Excellent – Fully working, demagnetized, cleaned
• Model: Marantz 5010B
• Type: 2-Head Stereo Cassette Deck
• Protection Plan: 1-Year Warranty Included
• Free Support: Must be used before requesting return
• Packaging: Professionally packed, insured & tracked
• Original Box: Not included
• FREE WOOD CASE INCLUDED
• SKU: 15QJKE4056

CLASSIC MARANTZ 5010B CASSETTE DECK

Detailed Specifications

• Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck
• Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
• Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/s
• Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
• Motor: 1 x DC servo control
• Tape Type: type I, FeCr, CrO2
• Noise Reduction: B
• Frequency Response: 40Hz to 16kHz  (CrO2 tape)
• Wow and Flutter: 0.12%
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 1.8%
• Semiconductors: 22 x transistors, 3 x IC, 25 x diodes, 2 x LED
• Dimensions: 440 x 146 x 297mm
• Weight: 6.7kg
• Year: 1978

Key FeaturesAdd product gallery images

• Authentic Marantz styling with silver face and blue-glow indicators
• Precision transport with soft-touch tape handling
• Dolby B NR for cleaner playback
• Manual recording level controls for analog accuracy
• Matches visually and sonically with 22XX series Marantz receivers
• Rugged Japanese build quality inside and out

🧡 What Makes It Special?

• Perfect balance of visual vintage aesthetics and functional analog fidelity
• A collector-favorite for Marantz tape lovers
• Fully serviced and sounding as smooth as it looks
• A great way to revisit cassettes with authentic warmth
• Covered by 1-Year HQaudios Warranty for confidence and peace of mind

🎧 Suggested Pairings

Speakers:

• JBL 4311B – Perfect for capturing the rich mids of tape
• KLIPSCH Heresy II – Dynamic, revealing, and lively
• JBL L77 – Warm, compact and vintage-matching
• BOSE 901-6 – Expansive and forgiving, ideal for tapes
• JBL 4412 – Studio-accurate sound, great match for Marantz clarity

Amplifiers/Receivers:

• Marantz 2230, 2270, or 2285B – Aesthetic and sonic synergy
• Sansui 8080DB – Built-in Dolby support, warm and powerful
• Yamaha CR-800 – Detailed and neutral pairing with cassette warmth

👉 Analog is alive — and the Marantz 5010B proves it with style, soul, and a 1-Year Warranty to match!

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