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Marantz PM8003
$1,000.00
Released January, 2009
The Pros:Power handling is both economical and eco-friendly - outperforms 100+ watts/channel units with only 70 watts per channel. Operations temperature is relatively cool - remains cooler than competitors from Onkyo and Denon at high output rates. Audio reproduction is remarkably clear - individual channels are crisp and isolated while powerful bass response removes the need for an external subwoofer.
The Cons:Slight loss of high frequency detail amongst bass-heavy music - prone to small amounts of mid and high overlapping that is not common to units at this price point.
The Marantz PM8003 is a high-powered, integrated stereo amplifier designed for either a starter system or a “second system” in homes, dens, or dorms. As a step up from the PM5003, the PM8003 utilizes a more-powerful toroid transformer with custom capacitors—leading to an enhanced power output of 100W.
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Included also are fully-discrete, high-speed current feedback circuits in the preamp and power amp sections, integrated into the unit specifically for greater audio-resolution. Last, but perhaps most important, to note is the Marantz PM8003’s front switch, which optimizes main-in terminals for use with a separate surround processor by disabling the unit’s front panel controls.
Features
- Sophisticated new aluminum/reinforced resin front panel
- Fully discrete current-feedback amplifier
- Fully discrete constant current feedback phono preamplifier
- HDAM-SA3 circuits
- Double-shielded large capacity Toroidal power transformer
- Marantz-custom power supply capacitors
- Short power line layout
- High instantaneous peak current capability
- Audiophile-grade semiconductors throughout
- Separate input buffer for exclusive CD/for Common other inputs
- Power amp direct input & Pre Out
- Gold plated rear panel terminals
- Triple layer bottom chassis
Specifications
- Main In/Pre Out: 1/1
- Headphone Out: 1
- Phono Input: MM
- Analog L&R In: 5
- Analog L&R Out: 2
- Output Power: 70W (8 Ohms), 100W (4 Ohms)
- Frequency: 5Hz-100kHz
- THD: .02%
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Pros & Cons
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Power handling is both economical and eco-friendly - outperforms 100+ watts/channel units with only 70 watts per channel
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Operations temperature is relatively cool - remains cooler than competitors from Onkyo and Denon at high output rates
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Audio reproduction is remarkably clear - individual channels are crisp and isolated while powerful bass response removes the need for an external subwoofer
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Performs very well overall as a high-end amplifier - ideal for audiophiles and sound engineers who listen for every nuance
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Built quality is very solid - connectors and output terminals are strong and rigid, switches are comfortable and well-seated
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Wide variety of inputs is conducive to large, complex configurations - dedicated digital/analog buffers help to preserve natural sound characteristics
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Slight loss of high frequency detail amongst bass-heavy music - prone to small amounts of mid and high overlapping that is not common to units at this price point
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