Marantz
PM8006 Integrated Stereo Amplifier
Best integrated amplifier for audiophiles seeking precise, customizable analog sound.
Experience exceptional audio quality with the Marantz PM8006 Integrated Amplifier. Designed for audiophiles, it boasts a fully discrete current feedback design and symmetrical circuits for optimal imaging, delivering a powerful 2x 70W into 8 ohms. Enjoy pristine vinyl playback thanks to the Marantz Musical Phono EQ preamp stage and a new electric volume control for precise sound. New isolating feet minimize interference, ensuring an immersive musical experience. This amplifier also offers preamp outputs and a power amp direct input for system flexibility, plus a triple tone control system for tailored sound.
$999.97
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
421
/ 1684
#421 in Power Amplifiers
Price vs Category Average
-88%
Below average
Channels
2
Who it's for
- Audiophiles seeking a warm, detailed, and dynamic sound signature
- Vinyl enthusiasts needing versatile support for MM and MC cartridges
- Listeners requiring stable power and vibration-free construction for their speakers
Who should skip it
- Digital music users who prefer an all-in-one integrated DAC solution
- Owners of large, power-hungry speakers needing significant headroom
- Modern listeners who rely on built-in streaming and wireless connectivity
Performance breakdown
Phono Stage Fidelity
The Musical Phono EQ delivers exceptional clarity for dedicated vinyl enthusiasts.
Power Delivery
Robust 70W output handles demanding speakers with effortless, clean authority.
Sound Imaging
Symmetrical circuit design creates a wide, precise, and immersive soundstage.
System Versatility
Direct inputs and preamp outputs offer excellent flexibility for complex setups.
Volume Precision
Electric volume control ensures perfectly balanced, granular adjustments at any level.
Build Integrity
Solid construction and vibration-isolating feet minimize unwanted resonance and noise.
Key Specs
Channels
2
Power Output
70 W per channel into 8 Ohms
Frequency Response
5 Hz - 100 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.02 %
Signal to Noise Ratio
106 dB (High level)
Input Impedance
47 kOhm (MM), 20 kOhm (High level), 15 kOhm (Power Amp Direct IN)
Amplifier Class
Class AB
Weight
26.5 lbs
Features
- Fully discrete current feedback amplifier
- Precise electric volume control
- Advanced Marantz Musical Phono EQ
- Symmetrical circuit design for optimal imaging
- Minimized noise and interference
- Flexible system integration options
- Triple tone control for custom sound
- High-quality Marantz speaker terminals
What customers say
The Marantz PM8006 Integrated Stereo Amplifier earns high praise for its signature sound quality and exceptional build. Users consistently describe the audio as warm, rich, and musical, yet detailed and dynamic, enabling long, non-fatiguing listening sessions. It excels at creating a wide, deep soundstage that revitalizes recordings. Furthermore, the amplifier boasts robust, premium construction, reinforcing its high-end feel. A significant highlight for vinyl lovers is the high quality built in phono stage supporting both MM and MC cartridges. Overall, customers view the PM8006 as an outstanding value, delivering performance often associated with much costlier equipment for a refined and engaging experience.
Know before you buy
Yes. The amplifier features a Power Amp Direct input, which allows you to bypass the internal preamp section and use the PM8006 as a standalone power amplifier for your front speakers in a multi-channel setup.
No, the Marantz Musical Phono EQ stage is specifically designed for moving magnet (MM) cartridges. If you use an MC cartridge, you will need a separate step-up transformer or an external phono preamp.
The triple tone control system adds a dedicated midrange adjustment alongside the traditional bass and treble controls. This gives you more granular control over the vocal and instrument frequencies, allowing for a more precise sound profile tailored to your room and speakers.
With 70 watts per channel into 8 ohms and a robust current feedback design, the PM8006 is capable of driving most high-quality bookshelf and floor-standing speakers with ease. However, for extremely low-impedance or inefficient speakers, you may want to ensure your speakers' power requirements align with the amplifier's output capabilities.
The electric volume control provides a more precise, linear adjustment across the entire range. It minimizes channel imbalance at low volumes and ensures consistent sound quality, offering a smoother experience than traditional mechanical potentiometers.
Yes, you can connect a powered subwoofer using the preamp output terminals on the back of the unit. This allows you to integrate low-frequency support into your stereo system.
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