Marantz PM8100SA
¥ 69,800 (released in 2000)
Commentary
This pre-main amplifier inherits the design philosophy of the PM-14SA and PM-17SA and is compatible with next-generation audio.
The DVD input supports a 6-channel input, and you can add a power amplifier to play SACD, DVD Audio, and other multi-channel sources.
A pre-power independent configuration is adopted to achieve high sound quality.
A newly developed current feedback type is used for all six channels in the preamplifier section to achieve low-noise, high-slew rate, high speed and dynamic range for next-generation audio.
The volume uses a motor-driven 6-series volume of die cast frame, which has less channel-to-channel deviation than conventional volumes and higher performance than electronic volumes.
The power amplifier section uses a current feedback type. By lowering the feedback impedance, the phase compensation is light and a high-speed amplifier is realized.
Power devices use L, A, P, and T transistors with excellent high-frequency characteristics, and separate left and right heat sinks to reduce vibration and thermal crosstalk.
The power supply section uses a super-ring-core toroidal transformer and a high-speed, low-loss, low-noise Schottky barrier rectifier.
The speaker terminal uses the latest model of the standard SA series pre-main amplifier made by WBT in Germany, and supports banana plug and Y lug.
The chassis is a double-layered chassis with an additional 1.6 mm thick steel bottom plate to reduce the impact of external vibration on sound quality and improve chassis strength.
Equipped with a CD & DVD direct input that is directly connected to the preamplifier section by a dedicated relay.
Equipped with a full Rec selector with Rec buffer.
The input / output terminals are gold-plated.
An inlet type AC cable is used.
Model Rating
Type | Stereo pre-main amplifier |
Rated Output (20 Hz to 20 kHz, Both Channel Drive) | 90W + 90W (4 Ω) 75W + 75W (6 Ω) 60W + 60W (8 Ω) |
Total harmonic distortion factor (20 Hz to 20 kHz, both channel drives) | 0.01% (at 8 Ω load) |
Intermodulation Distortion Factor (SMPTE) | 0.01% |
Output Bandwidth (8 ohm load, 0.04%) | 10 Hz to 50 kHz |
Frequency Response (CD, Source Direct) | 5 Hz ~ 70 kHz + 0 -1dB |
Damping factor (20 Hz to 20 kHz) | 100 (8 Ω Load) |
Input Sensitivity / Impedance | Phono MM : 2.4mV/47k Ω High Level : 210mV/25k Ω |
Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF A network, input short) | Phono MM:85dB High Level:110dB |
Tone control | Bass : ± 8 dB (100 Hz) Treble : ± 8 dB (10 kHz) |
Power supply voltage | 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz |
Power consumption (Electrical Appliance and Material Control Law) | 160W |
Maximum external dimensions | Width 440x Height 124x Depth 340 mm |
Weight | 9.0kg |
Attachment | System remote control AC Cable |