Mar 11th, 2011 Posted in Marantz, PMS-6000 | 2 Comments »
Marantz PMS-6000
This is the Marantz PMS-6000. This boombox is pretty hard to find - especially in good working order. As you can see from the picture it has a built in turntable! This Marantz was made in the early 80's and retailed at just over $600. It stands out because it has a gold tone to it as it was part of Marantz's Gold audio Line. The CRS-6000 was the standard version of this box.
The Marantz PMS-6000 also has a single cassette and AM/FM bands. It has dual VU meters and all the controls are on the top of the box. You don't see too many of these boxes change hands. One sold in good condition, with functional turntable and dis-functional cassette, for over $1100 in March of 2011.
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Jun 24th, 2010 Posted in Marantz, PMS-3500 | 1 Comment »
This is the Marantz PMS-3500. It seems to have been manufactured some time around 1981. Most of the Marantz boomboxes at that time have the same look. Some call it Marantz's Gold Line because of the light silver and gold styling. The white dial face and meter faces add to the look.
The two speakers are detachable. As you can see it has one cassette and controls for Bass, Mid, Treble, Balance and Volume. It also features Level Meters for both right and left and adjustable muting level. There is also a nice little handle just below the cassette buttons that makes it easier to carry.
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Apr 21st, 2010 Posted in CRS-8000, Marantz | No Comments »
More known for their exceptional stereo tuners Marantz also produced the Marantz CRS-8000 which was one of their top of the line boomboxes. It used the same style knobs as on the Marantz stereos of the day. It featured:
FM/AM
Dolby Noise Reduction
Dual Cassette
Mic Left/Mic Right/ Phones on the front
CrO2/FeCr/Normal tape settings
Two detachable speakers
Single telescoping antenna
Tags: Marantz Boombox, Marantz CRS-8000
