Marantz PM5005 40W Per Ch Entry-Level Integrated Amplifier with Phono Input - Black

Sound that's warm, inviting, and wide open. That's what Marantz amplifiers have long been known for in audiophile circles. Their PM5005 integrated amplifier is a great introduction to this experience, offering sublime performance at an entry-level price. When you connect your sources and stereo speakers, you'll learn that not all amps are created equal. What's the secret to Marantz's legendary sound? Like their high-end amps, the PM5005 employs their unique Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module and current feedback architecture. This type of amplifier design is very fast and accurate, even when driving difficult speaker loads. This results in beautifully balanced stereo sound with a wide open soundstage. It also helps maintain extremely low distortion at high volume, so you can push your speakers a bit more than you could with less agile amps. The PM5005 has six stereo analog inputs, including a phono input for connecting a turntable, and two sets of outputs. Eight binding posts allow connection of two sets of stereo speakers with front-panel A/B sw for use with speakers in two rooms. Rated at 40W per channel it isn't going to bring the house down, but it's ample for most rooms at modest volumes. Showing Marantz's audiophile heritage, the PM5005 uses customised components and a Source Direct control for the purest, most accurate sound. Let there be no doubt, if it's a lively, dynamic sound with great detail you're after, the PM5005 is one of the best in its class. With improved controls, the PM5005 looks and feels better than ever. Despite being the entry model in the Marantz range, the PM5005 still features a full metal chassis with a profiled metal front panel. Combined with the anti-vibration feet, this makes the PM5005 excellent at suppressing audio-degrading mechanical vibrations, for reduced distortion. For a budget amp with a lively, dynamic sound plus a full range of features, the Marantz PM5005 deserves to be at the heart of your system.

• The Marantz PM5005 is a two-channel integrated amplifier rated at 40 watts x 2-channels into 8-ohms and 55 watts x 2-channels into 4-ohms. This unit has a high-quality audio design such as a minimized signal path, use of high sound quality parts, and large power circuits; which is possible only in discrete audio components. The amplifiers themselves are custom-designed entirely with discrete components so you don't suffer any of the built-in limitations of off-the-shelf integrated circuits..
• The PM5005 features a power amplifier section based on Marantz's renowned current feedback technology, a Marantz innovation that debuted on their very first power amplifier. High current discrete power output devices ed on a generously-sized aluminum heat sink together provide high instantaneous peak current capability, and are easily able to handle dynamic bursts into lower impedance 4 ohm speaker loads (the current capacity for each amplifier channel is a substantial 16 amps)..
• The PM5005 is fitted with a total of six analog stereo inputs (RCA) and two analog stereo outputs (RCA). There is a Tuner, CD, Network and Phono (MM) input; as well as two sets of Recorder inputs/outputs (1-2). All analog inputs are gold-plated for optimum signal transfer. For superb sound quality with the widest range of headphone types, the PM5005 features a headphone amplifier that is able to handle just about any headphone type, regardless of impedance or sensitivity..
• Equipped with two sets of speaker terminals, the PM5005 can drive two pairs of speakers, or it can be connected to one pair of bi-wiring compatible speakers, with one set of terminals for the low range drivers and the other set connected to the high range drivers. The PM5005 is fitted with eight gold-plated binding post terminals for long life and optimum signal transfer integrity. The binding posts will accept banana plugs (single/dual), pin connectors, and bare wire (up to 10AWG)..
• This unit has a tone control function for adjustment of bass (low frequency) and treble (high frequency) sound to produce your preferred sound. There is also Loudness feature which compensates for human hearing characteristics by boosting the bass and treble response at low volume levels to achieve a more pleasing tonal balance. The Source Direct function bypasses unneeded circuit stages (such as the tone controls) for the most direct audio path from input to output..