Marantz Amplifier reviews

Marantz 1060 Amplifier
Marantz 1060 Amplifier

The brushed duralumin front panel measures 14-1/4 by 4-1/2-inches and carries all the controls. In the top row are four press-buttons for loudness, tape monitor, left and right mono buttons. In the centre are three rotary controls for bass, mid-range and treble. To the right are four further press-buttons...
Marantz MM7055 Amplifier
Marantz MM7055 Amplifier

The model range of Marantz offers two series of uncompromising cinema solutions. Two tops crown them - a luxurious AV-processor AV8003 and a muscular eight-channel power amplifier MM8003. A more affordable option is presented by AV7005 processor with five-channel MM7055 and dual-channel MM7025 amplifier....
Marantz PM-15S1 Amplifier
Marantz PM-15S1 Amplifier

This amplifier, being very similar to the top model 11S1, has almost the same characteristics but much lower price. Made in so-called premium design, it looks simply amazing. Aluminum front panel consists of three parts; the middle part is highlighted in blue and machined hollows on the rounded side-frames...
Marantz PM-40SE Amplifier
Marantz PM-40SE Amplifier

Despite some recent changes in the administrative structure, the special relationship between the parent company Philips and Marantz continues to allow Marantz UK, in particular, a fair degree of autonomy. Dealers and audiophiles alike will be reassured to know that Ken Ishiwata remains firmly in charge...
Marantz PM-44SE Amplifier
Marantz PM-44SE Amplifier

A lengthy and worldwide recession has few benefits for anyone. But if you manage to survive with your pay packet intact, there is at least one good point: the way in which it sharpens up the appetite for competition. In a buyer's market you can't hope to succeed unless you can offer a product that performs...
Marantz PM-47 Amplifier
Marantz PM-47 Amplifier

I doubt that a buyer, getting acquainted with audio equipment in the store, is limited to external "prettiness" when choosing an amplifier. Marantz PM-47 can't be called a "model" in this sense, but you won't deny a certain appeal: you felt the designer's hand in the details of finish, which put the...
Marantz PM-50 Amplifier
Marantz PM-50 Amplifier

Marantz has long adopted a policy of continuous development, rather than changing a product each year simply for the sake of it. Consequently the arrival of this PM-50 middle-market amplifier is something of an event, this model effectively replacing the stalwart PM-45. The design has minimalist pretentions,...
Marantz PM-53 Amplifier
Marantz PM-53 Amplifier

The appearance and button disposition of selector, inputs on curved front panel differs the Marantz brand from others and duplication of record is available from any tape recorder in any direction. In the mode of direct section only tone control can be turned off, but tone compensation should be turned...
Marantz PM-65 Amplifier
Marantz PM-65 Amplifier

This model exteriorly looks like MARANTZ PM-53, the version of less powerful amplifier. The piece, presented in this test, differs from other design versions by three disconnectableEuropeanmain sockets, placed on the back panel, with total power up to 200W. You can connect six sound signal sources to...
Marantz PM-65AV Amplifier
Marantz PM-65AV Amplifier

In an attempt to bridge the gap between audio- and video-philes, Marantz has introduced this versatile, high quality AV amplifier as part of its current range. Dubbed the PM-65AV is built around the same chassis as that employed for the more conventional PM-55 amplifier. The alloy fascia is split into...
Marantz PM-68 Amplifier
Marantz PM-68 Amplifier

The acronym SE (Special Edition) is used by Marantz and other firms to refer to the audiophile grade equipment; it is highly valued by music lovers. The amplifier PM-68 has no such designation, but nevertheless it can boast excellent parameters. Retaining the soft contours of the curved front panel and...
Marantz PM-94 Amplifier
Marantz PM-94 Amplifier

One quick look at the Marantz PM-94 integrated amplifier, and I am reminded of the kinds of components that first propelled Saul Marantz and his company to the pinnacle of the high-end audio realm in the 1950s and 1960s. The sheer elegance of the gold front panel (it's available in black, if you insist),...
Marantz PM4001 Amplifier
Marantz PM4001 Amplifier

Only two passport parameters - power output and mass indicate to the low cost of this model. Six kilos (13 lbs) and 30 w to the channel on 8 ohm loading is not enough. This numbers does not provoke a great optimism. But let's not jump to conclusions. The construction of Marantz amplifier, for example,...
Marantz PM4400 Amplifier
Marantz PM4400 Amplifier

If does not consider the model PM4200 out of production, today PM4400 is considered to be the most available amplifier in Marantz line. As any other amplifier of this brand, it is powerful and functionally informative. Even the front panel is made of metal. But, is it really? Let's start our investigation...
Marantz PM5003 Amplifier
Marantz PM5003 Amplifier

The Marantz equipment in years has got a recognizable design - thanks to the efforts of developers even an inexpensive PM5003 amplifier looks very impressive, in many respects due to the excellent manufacturing quality. It has a very advanced circuitry and build quality. For example, current feedback...
Marantz PM5004 Amplifier
Marantz PM5004 Amplifier

Let's not dissemble: some of our colleagues, when they saw the Marantz PM5004, expressed interest in buying this model, it seemed so attractive to them. But, in fact, there was nothing new in her appearance that could have so dumbfounded our experts. On the front panel are the same as several decades...
Marantz PM6003 Amplifier
Marantz PM6003 Amplifier

The new Marantz models are unmistakably recognizable at a glance, and the 90-watt PM6003 is not an exception. Although power is low, due to the high-current output stages the amplifier is not afraid of speakers with complex impedance. It uses a solid transformer and selected electronic components. Functional...
Marantz PM6005 Amplifier
Marantz PM6005 Amplifier

Here we have an illustrious company that started in the US as a purveyor of some of the best-sounding valve amplifiers ever made. Then Marantz's ownership ended up with Philips for several decades, where it became famous for excellent Japanese-built affordable hi-fi separates. Now it's partnered with...
Marantz PM6010 OSE Amplifier
Marantz PM6010 OSE Amplifier

At first glance, the PM6010 OSE has a retro touch to the front panel layout, harking back to Marantz' golden age amp models in the early 70's. He opens a new OSE (Original Special Edition) series of Marantz devices, in which, according to the idea of the company's ideologists, the quality is brought...
Marantz PM6010 OSE KI Signature Amplifier
Marantz PM6010 OSE KI Signature Amplifier

The KI Signature version, named for Ken Ishiwata, Marantz's resident electronics whizz. In common with the rest of the small but select band of Kl Signature models, a number of enhancements have been made to improve sound quality. The PM6010OSE has a plain aluminium slab fascia, with a thin leavening...
Marantz PM66SE Amplifier
Marantz PM66SE Amplifier

The firm offers the amplifier Marantz PM66SE as continuation of its SE series (Special Edition), which had such models as PM-44SE and PM-55SE earlier. The new device kept all features of its predecessors; and it differs from them an updated design, which all new Marantz models have, and the increased...
Marantz PM7001 Amplifier
Marantz PM7001 Amplifier

Marantz PM7001 amplifier has absolutely recognizable appearance. The front panel is made of thick aluminum with rounded corners - corporate identity for many years. Another sign of the art Marantz - the perfect balance in design. Midway front panel is a plate with input indicator that looks like the...
Marantz PM7200 Amplifier
Marantz PM7200 Amplifier

The big and solid device, weighing more than 12 kilos (26 lbs), the high front panel anodized in black (there is also gold yellow variant) of one piece ground plate of metal and large point handles of selector and volume. PM7200 looks solidly and delicately and it is typical for all devices of Marantz...