Marantz PM8004 (Black)

Integrated amplifier

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Two words describe Marantz: sonic superiority. Exhibiting this finely crafted sound is their PM8004 integrated amplifier. Like all Marantz audio products, the PM8004 is dedicated to your listening pleasure, from the high-grade capacitor and circuitry to the tough aluminum chassis and control knobs. Remember, you get what you pay for. Don't accept anything less than Marantz.

Where tradition excels

There are a few select companies out there that accept nothing short of perfection. Marantz is one of those companies. Each Marantz component is precision crafted from the ground up. Each is meant to perform its job without error. Without prejudice to form over function. The form comes from the function. And, true to its function, the PM8004 integrated amplifier produces pure audio that exceeds even the most demanding aficionado's needs.

Superior circuitry

Utilizing discrete components, Marantz's proprietary current-feedback circuit is adopted in the pre amplifier and power amplifier. It's high-speed technology employs top-notch technology to handle all your current needs (pun intended), such as the HDAM-SA3 technology with its V/I converter circuit — the key block of the current-feedback, the improved momentary current supply ability that drives speakers at increased levels, a short power line layout that unifies the power circuit and output stage, a large-capacity block condenser, and a double-shielded triodal transformer to minimize vibration and leakage flux specific to the transformer and produce better sound quality.

Hi-Fi for those obsessed with 2-channel output

In a world of multi-channel surround sound, it's easy to forget that the simplicity of high fidelity stereo is still legit. One thing is for sure about Marantz, they haven't forgotten about the 2-channel purists. So, if you're here because you want to invest in the best 2-channel stereo equipment out there, you won't be disappointed. The PM8004 employs a CD direct input high-speed buffer amplifier that's constructed with discrete components, which avoids interference between right and left channels and has the ability to send signals to the pre-amp with very high fidelity. In addition, they use an all-discrete current-feedback phono equalizer amplifier (compatible with phono MM cartridges) that will make your old LPs really sing.

External dependability

While the design and construction of the PM8004's internal components ensures high-fidelity audio performance, the same can be said of this power amp's external chassis design. Constructed of triple-layered bottom chassis and die-cast frame, the PM8004 delivers maximum isolation from external vibration as well as from electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference. Additionally, audiophile-grade, gold-plated speaker outputs deliver secure, highly conductive connections for your chosen speaker wire. And, last but not least, the aluminum control knobs and aluminum and reinforced resin front panel make for a durable, yet understatedly attractive appearance.

Comparison Specifications

Output power: 100W per channel (4 ohms) / 70W per channel (8 ohms) / 0.02% THD
RMS power: 20Hz - 20kHz
Input impedance: Phono 2mV/47kohms / CD, tuner, DVD, recorder 200mV/20kohms / power amp direct in 1.6V/15kohms
Inputs: 3 left, right analog inputs / 2 recorder inputs / 1 left, right phono input / 1 left, right power amp direct in
Outputs: 2 recorder outputs / 1 left, right pre out jack / 1 headphones jack (front panel)
Speaker terminals: A left, right speaker outputs / B left, right speaker outputs
Speaker impedance: A only, 4 -16 ohms / B only, 4 - 16 ohms / A and B, 8 - 16 ohms
Frequency response: 5Hz - 100kHz ±3dB
Control adjustment: Bass ±10dB / mid ±6dB / treble ±10dB
Remote control: Included