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Marantz PM8003 integrated amplifier review

New 8003 amplifier to match the mighty 8003 SACD player

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2008-10-30October 30th 2008

Price at launch £630.00
Colour Silver
Description Integrated amplifier
Dimensions 440 x 364 x 123
Features Purist reproduction / New solid reference standard chassis / Current Feedback technology / Toroidal transformer / Marantz Current Feedback HDAMs / Customised components and symmetric circuit topology
Weight (kg) 11
Amp/Receiver Type Integrated
Audio Input Details 6 x Analogue audio inputs
Audio Output 2 pairs Marantz custom made speaker terminals
Audio Output Power 100
Max Frequency Response 80
Min Frequency Response 10
Power Consumption (Operational) 200
Remote Control Yes
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 106
Speaker Channels 2.0
Total Harmonic Distortion Details 0.0001%

Product Summary

PM8003

Marantz

Price at launch

£630.00

For

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Plentiful but well controlled and precise bass

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Neutral tonality all round and nice airy treble too

Against

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We reckon Marantz has offered more detailed amps and if you really seek analytical skills you may find this one a little wanting.

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