Marantz 5025

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Marantz
• Model: 5025
• Type: Cassette Tape Deck
• Years of manufacture: 1977 - 1979
• Made in: Japan
• Color: Silver (Standard), Black (Rare), Wooden Case WC-121 optional
• Remote control: no
• Power consumption: 11 watts
• Original price approx.: 800 DM

Technical data

Special Features

• Peak Limiter (level limiter for recording).
• Illuminated cassette compartment
• 3-digit mechanical tape counter with reset button

Remarks

• Other models in the same series:
• Marantz 1820
• Marantz 5010
• Marantz 5010B
• Marantz 5025
• Marantz 5025B
• Marantz 5030

• The 5025 / 5025B is merely a slightly upgraded 5010 or 5010B. Technically and mechanically, the devices are virtually identical.

• The 5025 differs from the "smaller" models by:
  • - a switchable zero stop function of the totalizer.
  • - peak level indicator LEDs for peak value display
  • - separate controls for mic L + R and line L + R (smaller, coaxial controls) with a master level control
  • - Slightly lower synchronization fluctuations (0.11 % compared to 0.12 % for the 5010)

• The 'B' and 'non-B' models differ not only in the virtually non-functional hex screws in the front panel, but mainly in width. "B" models are 416mm wide to fit Marantz separate tuners/amplifiers, and "non-B" models are 440mm wide to fit receivers.
• These were screws that were once intended to mount the unit chassis (without the lid) in an EIA rack. The Marantz units had -not quite coincidentally- a width (440 mm front outside, 400 mm chassis) that was compatible with certain EIA 19 inch audio racks. These rack screws were then omitted from the B models.

Pictures

• Extract from brochure: Marantz 5010, 5025, 5030