Revox B710 (1981–1982)

A microprocessor-controlled cassette deck from West Germany, blending professional tape quality with compact format convenience.

Overview

The Revox B710 is a stereo cassette deck manufactured by Studer GmbH under the Revox brand in West Germany from 1981 to 1982. Available in silver, it was designed to bridge professional tape quality with the compact cassette format. The B710 MkI launched with Dolby B noise reduction, while the later MkII added Dolby C. It features a three-head configuration and microcomputer control, supporting 4-track, 2-channel stereo recording and playback. Units were marketed as high-end audio equipment, with original pricing around $1899 or 2900 German Marks in 1982.

Specifications

Product type	Microprocessor-controlled cassette deck/recorder
Years of manufacture	1981 - 1982
Made in	West Germany
Color	silver
Variants	B710 MkI, B710 MkII
Frequency response	30Hz to 20kHz (Metal tape)
Signal to Noise Ratio	72dB (dolby C)
Wow and Flutter	0.1%
Total Harmonic Distortion	1.5%
Dimensions (WHD)	452 x 151 x 352 mm
Weight	10.4 kg (source: Premium-Hifi); conflicting report of 30 kg (source: Audiovintage Store, possibly including packaging)
Track System	4-track, 2-channel stereo
Output Level	Line, 775 mV; head phone, 2.45 V
Wind Times	65 seconds for C-90

Design

The Revox B710 is a microprocessor-controlled, three-head cassette deck with separate record and playback heads, enabling precise tape alignment and high fidelity. It supports Dolby B on the MkI and adds Dolby C on the MkII for improved noise reduction. The unit includes separate mic inputs with input controls, enhancing its utility for direct recording applications.

Market

The Revox B710 MkII has appeared in the current market priced around $1,750, with some units advertised as fully serviced or revitalized. Maintenance is limited to periodic cleaning of capstan shafts, pinch rollers, heads, and tape paths. Original MSRP was $1899, or 2,525 Swiss Francs for the MkII.

Market Value

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│ REVOX B710                                                      Apr 2026 │
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│ High      $1,740                                  Latest          $1,416 │
│ Median    $1,416                                  Trend           ▼ Down │
│ Low       $1,191                                  Volume           ~2/mo │
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