New to the Marantz collection, this excellent entry-level integrated amplifier breaks all the rules. That’s because it’s the first in its class to offer current feedback architecture – a feature that normally is reserved for the more expensive models. This technology provides very fast and accurate signal handling, which results in perfectly balanced stereo sound reproduction as well as a very open and precise sound stage. It’s also been recently enhanced with performance–optimising discrete audio circuitry and fine-tuning components. In addition, this year’s model looks a little more stylish than last year’s, thanks to new elegant knob design. On top of that, it comes with a new remote and a new low-power stand-by and auto stand-by mode. But back to being an amp: the PM5005 offers 40W per channel into 8 ohm or 55W into 4 ohm, and includes a metal chassis and a front metal panel to ensure a very rigid and solid base. It also has a Phono MM equaliser, as well as a Source Direct functionality to ensure shortest signal paths. Without doubt, the PM5005 has raised the performance bar in the so-called entry level area. Great sound. Amazing versatility.
Features
Channels |
2 |
Current Feedback Topology |
o |
Phono EQ: Standard / Current Feedback / Constant Current Feedback |
o / - / - |
HDAM version |
SA3, SA2 |
Power Transformer: Toroidal / El |
- / o |
High Grade Audio Components |
o |
Balance / Bass / Treble / Loudness |
o / o / o / o |
Others
Linear Drive Power Supply |
o |
System block shielding: copper / metal / none |
- / - / o |
Source Direct |
o |
Standby Mode |
o |
Inputs/Outputs
Audio Inputs |
6 |
Phono Input: MM / MC |
o / - |
Audio Outputs |
2 |
Gold Plated Cinch |
o |
Speaker A / B |
o |
Speaker Terminal: Screw / Marantz / WBT |
o / - / - |
Number of terminals |
4 |
D-Bus |
o |
Headphone Out |
o |
Specifications
Power Output (8 / 4 Ohm RMS) |
40 W / 55 W |
Power Output (8 / 4 Ohm DIN) |
45 W / 60 W |
Power Output (8 / 4 Ohm IHF) |
55 W / 80 W |
Frequency Response |
10 Hz - 50 kHz |
Total Harmonic Distortion |
0.05% |
Damping Factor |
100 |
Input Sensitivity: MM |
2.2 mV / 47 kOhm |
Input Sensitivity: MC |
- |
Signal to Noise Ratio: MM / MC |
83 dB / - |
Input Sensitivity: High level |
200 mV / 20 kOhm |
Signal to Noise Ratio: High level |
102 dB (2V input) |
General
Available colors: Gold / Silver / Black / Silver-Gold |
- / - / o / o |
Metal Front Panel |
o |
Power Consumption in W |
110 |
Standby Consumption in W |
0.3 |
Auto power off |
o |
Detachable Power Cable |
o |
Remote Control |
RC002PMCD |
System Remote Function |
o |
Maximum Dimensions (W x H x D) in mm |
440 x 105 x 370 |
Weight in kg |
6.7 |