Marantz PM8003 Intergrated Amplifier
24 Jul
Marantz PM8003 Intergrated Amplifier
- Fully discrete current-feedback amplifier
- Fully discrete constant current feedback phono preamplifier
- HDAM-SA3 circuits
- Double-shielded large capacity Toroidal power transformer
- High instantaneous peak current capability
Stereo Integrated Amplifier
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(out of 3 reviews)
List Price: $ 999.99
Price: $ 999.99
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Review by Matt Lemmer for Marantz PM8003 Intergrated Amplifier
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I bought this about six months ago, and I haven’t regretted this purchase! I only do two-channel even with video, and use this to drive B&W 683 loudspeakers. I was unsatisfied with my Denon 2807 AV receiver, so I began auditioning integrated amps. WOW. At 70 watts/channel, this baby rocks! It blows away the Denon which had 110 per channel, and sounds much better while doing it. It controls the B&W speakers like a much larger amp. The PM8003 has excellent detail, clarity, and slam. I can’t distress this amp, no matter what I play! And movie soundtracks have so much impact, I question the need for a subwoofer. In my cabinet, the Denon receiver ran rather hot, but this Marantz runs quite cool. Compare this unit to amps rated at 100-125 watts per channel, and you will appreciate how underrated this amp is. You will enjoy this little integrated amp!
Review by Amadeo for Marantz PM8003 Intergrated Amplifier
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I have listened to music on (good) receivers for my entire life and have always been skeptical of integrated amps. What a fool I was. I replaced my Denon AVR with this and was instantly blown away. Really, it makes a gigantic difference – sounds like I got a completely new pair of loudspeakers. Super-clean midrange, fantastic treble and unbelievable, high-end bass. It is very well-built and quite elegant – much prettier than anything on this price level (although not as pretty as the silver version Marantz sells in Europe). Fair price too. Definitely recommended.
Review by Doreen Appleton for Marantz PM8003 Intergrated Amplifier
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The power cord did not fit into the socket on the amp. With my strongest reading glasses I found that the electrical specifications inside the socket were not the same as those on the cord.
Unfortunately, I had torn the system apart and attached the speaker wires and inputs to the 8003 before I made this dismaying discovery. It took two hours of sweating and swearing to get it out and put the old amp back in.
I called Marantz, who put me on hold and then insisted that was the right cord. “But the prongs don’t fit into the slots,” I replied. “I’m sending it back to Amazon.”
Amazon took the 8003 back graciously, but I am without the amp that I wanted. I am now shopping for something else.
Think twice before you buy this unit.
i own an AV Receiver that is made by Pioneer and it is really great and inexpensive;,*