Marantz PM8005 black

Name: PM8005 black
Brand: Marantz
SKU: 4951035051917
Rating: 4.9 (14 reviews)

(14 customer reviews)

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Awards

EISA Awards: Award-Winning Product

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Overview

This fully autonomous current feedback amplifier is designed for audiophiles seeking both exceptional musical quality and flexible use.

It delivers 2×70 W of power into 8 Ω, while its symmetrical circuits ensure perfect balance of the sound image. To guarantee an exceptional audio experience, Marantz’s designers have also reinforced the electrical processing characteristics and redesigned the double-shielded toroidal transformer circuit to optimize bandwidth power.

The result: a current feedback amplifier with a massive reserve of energy that effortlessly powers the most demanding speakers. To ensure optimal sound quality, the PM8005 features current feedback HDAM modules and a triple-layer bottom plate that eliminates vibrations.

Of course, the PM8005 also provides a direct source mode for pure, pristine audio signal and an MM Phono function to better enjoy your vinyl records. In short, it’s audio paradise.

Documentation

Documentation (brochure)
French

Technical specifications

Output power (8/4 Ω RMS): 70 W / 100 W
Number of channels: 2
Current feedback topology
Phono EQ: Constant Current Feedback
Hyper-Dynamic Amplifier Module (HDAM) version: SA3, SA2
Transformer: toroidal
High-quality audio components
Selected components
Symmetrical PCB layout
Balance / Bass / Treble

Measurements

Frequency response: 5 Hz - 100 kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.02%
Damping factor: 100
Input sensitivity: MM 2 mV / 47 kOhm
Signal-to-noise ratio: MM 87 dB
Input sensitivity: High level 200 mV / 20 kOhm
Signal-to-noise ratio: High level 106 dB (2V input)
Input sensitivity: Power Amp Direct IN 1.6V / 15 kOhm
Signal-to-noise ratio: Power Amp Direct IN 125 dB

Features

Linear power management
Linear volume control
Bi-Amp and multi-channel function
Schottky diodes
Input power buffer (all inputs)
System block protection: metal
Triple-layer chassis
Low-noise LCD display
Source Direct
Power Amp direct
Standby mode

Connectivity

6x audio inputs (including 1 phono MM)
Power Amp Direct input
1x audio output
1x “pre-out” output
1x headphone output
Gold-plated RCA terminals
D-Bus
Speaker A/B
Screw-type speaker terminals: Marantz SPKT-1
Number of terminals: 4

General

Metal front panel
Power consumption
In operation: 220 W
In standby (normal/economy mode): 0.2 W
Auto power off
Detachable power cord
Remote control: RC002PMSA
Dimensions (W x D x H): 440 x 379 x 128 mm
Weight: 12 kg

User reviews

Daniel

Associated with a DAC 8005 and a CD player 8005 from the same brand and a pair of Focal speakers, it delivers excellent sound even at high volumes. Perfect HI FI system despite the slightly high price. No regrets, a pleasure to listen to music.

Comment from February 13, 2020 — Experience from January 27, 2017

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Associé à un DAc 8005 et un lecteur cd8005 de la même marque et une paire d'enceintes Focal, fourni un son nickel même à fort volume. Ensemble HI FI parfait malgré le prix un peu élevé. Aucun regret un plaisir à écouter de la musique.

Jean

Very good Amp after a break-in period, broke down after only 4 years, surprised given the quality of the components and the made in Japan manufacturing!
So I removed a star and I'm waiting for the opinion of the after-sales service in Lyon to get an idea of the problem?

Comment from January 04, 2019 — Experience from November 24, 2014

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Trés bon Ampli après une période de rodage , tombé en panne après seulement 4 ans , surpris vu la qualité des composants et de la fabrication made in Japan !
J'ai donc enlevé une étoile et j'attends l'avis du SAV de Lyon pour avoir une idée du problème ?

Ian

Very good amplifier, powerful with a full sound. Ideal for starting out in hi-fi.