The Marantz MODEL 10 is a new benchmark in amplifier design. Featuring a newly developed symmetrical dual-mono topology, it is the most powerful and highest-performance Marantz amplifier ever created.
Highly efficient Class D power amplifier solutions are now widespread. But they are used not only in mass-market equipment, but also for top-end audio equipment lines. The Japanese company Marantz has introduced a new senior line of audio equipment. It includes a Class D power amplifier, made using the symmetrical dual mono topology with proprietary HDAM preamplifiers. The power of the new product is 500 W per channel into a 4 Ohm load with a THD of 0.05% across the entire frequency range of amplification.
The model has the dimensions of an aluminum (copper-coated) case of 440 x 192 x 473 mm. The thickness of the case walls is 15.8 mm. The handles on the front panel of the Marantz Model 10 rotate on ball bearings. A round OLED display is displayed in the center of the front panel, which can display various graphics, including arrow indicators of the signal level. There is also a backlight along the contour of the front panel. The amplification modules (from Purifi, 250 W at 8 Ohms per channel) provide a harmonic distortion level of 0.005% at a power of 125 W at a load of 8 Ohms and produce a damping factor of 500. The acoustics are connected via Bi-wiring. In addition to 4 linear inputs, there are 2 balanced ones on XLR connectors and a built-in proprietary phono preamplifier for MM / MC with a S / N ratio of up to 88 dB. There is an output for wired headphones with parameters of 130 mW at 32 Ohm.
The best of the best: From the triple-layer aluminum chassis with copper shielding to the all-new multi-layer circuit boards, isolated sub-chassis and all-new HDAM modules, the Marantz MODEL 10 is the result of decades of audio expertise, setting a new standard through meticulous engineering, advanced technology and elegant design.
Tuned by the Sound Master: The Marantz MODEL10 retains the signature Marantz sound characteristics of warmth, spaciousness and resolution. However, design improvements and fine-tuning by the Sound Master result in the purest expression of Marantz sound. The result is more detail, less distortion and a wider dynamic range than ever before.
Iconic details reimagined for tomorrow: Designed with a brushed aluminum façade, the Marantz MODEL 10 is housed in a copper three-layer chassis with an illuminated mesh grille. Lighting inside the amplifier showcases the circuit boards, high-quality components, and custom-designed transformer housing. In a nod to Marantz design DNA, the MODEL10's porthole houses a high-resolution, full-color OLED display for volume and input selection, as well as a digital VU meter that behaves like vintage analog meters.
Marantz Model 10 Features
New Reference-Class Integrated Amplifier
Amplifier Platform: Newly developed Marantz with Purifi technology
Architecture: Fully balanced amplifiers with dual mono topology, including new switching-mode power supplies
Power amp mode: With preamp bypass
True balanced concept from input to speaker to realize ground-free signal handling
Analog inputs (RCA), including Phono (MM/MC)
Recording inputs and outputs
Balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs
Phono input: Supports MM/MC with settings for low, mid and high output cartridges
Headphone amplifier: With adjustable gain
Enclosure: Copper-plated, three-layer symmetrical chassis insulation separating high and low voltage circuits for excellent noise protection
Design: Brushed aluminum front panel, full-color OLED HD display, mesh top cover with internal backlight and logo.
Massive Power: 250W per channel into 8 ohms and 500W per channel into 4 ohms
Marantz Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM) in the preamp stage
Marantz Model 10 Specifications
Continuous Power Output All Channels Driven (RMS) 2 x 250W into 8 ohms, 2 x 500W into 4 ohms
Frequency Response 5 Hz – 60 kHz (0 / -3 dB), 20 Hz – 20 kHz (0 / -0.3 dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.005% (125 W, 8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 122 dB (Line Input), 88 dB (Phono MM), 76 dB (Phono MC), 122 dB (CD Input)
Input Impedance / Sensitivity 41 kOhm / 350 µV (unbalanced input), 36 kOhm / 700 µV (balanced input), 436 kOhm / 3.6 µV (Phono MM input), 400 µV / 33 kOhm (Phono MC input)
Damping factor 500 (8 Ohm, 20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Audio inputs: Unbalanced (RCA) – 3 pairs, Unbalanced for dubbing (RCA) – 1 pair, Phono MM/MC (RCA) – 1 pair, Direct source input (RCA) – 1 pair, Balanced (XLR) – 2 pairs, Direct source input (XLR) – 1 pair
Audio outputs: Unbalanced Pre-Out (RCA) – 1 pair, Unbalanced Line-Out (RCA) – 1 pair, Balanced (XLR) – 1 pair
Remote control
Power voltage 230 V. 50 / 60 Hz
Power consumption 270 W, 0.2 W, in standby mode
Dimensions (H × W × D) 192 mm x 440 mm x 473 mm
Weight 33.7 kg
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