The Marantz MODEL 10 Reference integrated amplifier promises to be a new reference amplifier for Marantz. The MODEL 10 features their newly designed dual-mono symmetrical amplifier topology and is Marantz's most powerful, highest-performing amplifier. It promises to be a must-have when looking for an amplifier in this class.
Warranty:
1-year manufacturer's warranty
Features:
- 2 Channels
- 250 Watts per Channel with the lowest distortion ever from Marantz
- All-New Marantz SMPS
- Fully balanced design with dual mono amplifiers and individual power supplies and individual power supplies
- Phono MM/MC
- Power Amplifier mode with Pre-Amplifier switch off for use with LINK 10n
- FCBS supports use of multiple MODEL 10 amps to power larger systems
Video Review:
A New Benchmark
MODEL 10 is a testament to decades of expertise in audio engineering, embodying the pinnacle of craftsmanship and innovation. From its triple-layer aluminum chassis with copper shielding to its entirely original multi-layer PCBs, isolated sub-enclosures, and newly developed HDAM modules, every element of MODEL 10 has been designed with precision. This meticulous construction and integration of state-of-the-art technologies establish a new benchmark in high-fidelity audio, combining superior performance with elegant design.
Marantz Master Sound
MODEL 10 retains the classic Marantz sonic signature, characterized by warmth, spaciousness, and exceptional resolution. Through advancements in design and precise tuning by the Marantz Sound Master, this amplifier delivers the purest expression of the Marantz sound to date. The result is an audio experience marked by unprecedented detail, minimal distortion, and an expanded dynamic range, offering listeners a deeper, more immersive auditory experience.
Refinement and Power
Encased in a copper-plated, triple-layered chassis, MODEL 10 features a brushed aluminum front and an illuminated mesh cover grille that showcases its inner components. The amplifier’s lighting highlights the meticulously arranged circuit boards, high-quality components, and a specially designed transformer case. Reflecting Marantz’s design heritage, the front porthole houses a high-resolution full-color OLED display for volume and input selection, accompanied by a digital VU meter that echoes the style of vintage analog meters.
Technical Specification :
| Rated Output Power: | 250W 250W (8ohm, 20Hz-20kHz, THD 0.05%) |
| 500W 500W (4ohm, 20Hz-20kHz, THD 0.05%) | |
| Speaker Impedance: | 4~16ohm |
| Frequency Response: | 5Hz~60kHz 0dB/-3dB |
| 20Hz~20kHz 0dB/-0.3dB | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion: | 0.005% (125W, 8ohm, 20-20kHz) (CCIF IMD, DFD IMD) |
| Damping Factor: | 500 (8ohm, 20Hz-20kHz) |
| Input Sensitivity: Phono Input: | MM: 3.6 mV / 36 kohm |
| MC (Low): 400 μV / 33 ohm | |
| MC (Mid): 400 μV / 100 ohm | |
| MC (High): 400 μV / 390 ohm | |
| RIAA Deviation: | 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.5 dB (MM/MC) |
| Phono Maximum Input: | MM: 80mV |
| MC: 8mV | |
| Input Sensitivity: CD/LINE/RECORDER | 350 mV/41kohm (Unbalanced) |
| 700 mV/36kohm | |
| Input Sensitivity: Power Amp Input: | Unbalanced: 1.58V / 41kohm (Gain: 29dB) |
| Balanced: 3.16V / 15kohm (Gain: 24dB) | |
| SN Ratio: | PHONO (MM): 88dB |
| PHONO (MC): 76dB | |
| CD: 122dB | |
| Balanced: 122dB | |
| Headphone Output Level: | 130mW / 32 ohms |
| Tone Control: | BASS: 50Hz ±10dB |
| TREBLE: 15kHz ±10dB | |
| Power Consumption: | 270W |
| 0.1W (at Standby) | |
| Phono Input: | Yes (MM / MC) |
| Marantz Musical Premium Phono EQ with Selectable MC impedance (3 positions) | |
| Analog Input: (including Phono) / REC Out (RCA) | 4 / 1 |
| (LINE1, LINE2, PHONO: Thick nickel plated independent terminals) | |
| (RECORDER: Thick nickel plated independent terminals) | |
| Balanced XLR Input: | 2 |
| Power Amp Direct: | Yes (RCA: Thick nickel plated independent terminals / XLR) |
| Pre-Out: | Yes (RCA: Thick nickel plated independent terminals / XLR) |
| 2 Sets of Speaker Output: | Yes (Bi-wiring) |
| Speaker Terminal: | Marantz Original SPKT-100 , 2 (High quality and high-purity copper plated) |
| Headphone Output: | 1 (Turns off the speaker automatically when headphone is inserted) |
| Heatsink for Power Amplifier: | Extruded Aluminum |
| Foot: | Solid Aluminum Copper plated (H: 18.5mm) |
| Input Selector: | Solid aluminum (Bearing construction) |
| Front (Center) Panel: | Anodized machined aluminum |
| Front Panel Illumination: | Yes (All sides, Dimmer) |
| Side Cover: | Aluminum (Thickness: Max 15.8mm) |
| Top Cover: | Aluminum (Thickness: 6mm) |
| Top Cover (Center) Ventilation Hole Material: | Stainless mesh |
| Interior Illumination: | Yes, dimmable |
| Rear Panel: | Copper Plated |
| Chassis Material: | Copper Plated |
| Bottom Layer / Bottom Plate: | Triple layer Copper plated |
| Volume Knob: | Solid aluminum (Bearing construction) |
| Unit Dimensions: (W × H × D mm) | 440 × 192 × 473 |
| Cabinet Size: (W × H × D mm) | 440 × 192 × 422 |
| Net Weight: | 33.7kg |
| Packaging Dimensions: (W × H × D mm) | 600 × 379 × 540 |
| Packaging Gross Weight: | 39.0kg |
| Carton Color: | 1 Colour (Material color: Brown, Printing: Black) |
| Panel Color: | Black / Marantz Champagne |
