Marantz Monoblock And Stereo Amplifiers Offer Powerful Sonic Performance And Installation Flexibility

2-Oct-00

Marantz America announced the introduction of two new high-performance power amplifiers, the MA6100 THXÆ Ultra-Certified Monoblock Power Amplifier and the SM6100SA Stereo Power Amplifier. Both models are no-compromise purist audiophile designs that are ideal for use in a wide variety of home theatre and audiophile music systems and custom installation applications.The Marantz MA6100The Marantz MA6100 Monoblock Power Amplifier's compact size and operational features make it perfect for custom installation applications, or for adding extra channels of amplification to expand an existing system. The MA6100 provides plenty of power to reproduce movie soundtracks and large-scale rock and orchestral music with authority - 125 watts into 8 ohms (180 into 4 ohms). If desired, two MA6100s can be bridged together to produce 360 watts into 8 ohms.The MA6100 is engineered to deliver superlative sound quality. It features fully discrete output topology, with high-current output transistors and true low-impedance drive capability, enabling it to drive even difficult loudspeaker loads. The MA6100 employs refinements such as oversized power transformers, high-capacity electrolytic storage capacitors, premium-quality internal components, gold-plated RCA jacks for maximum signal transfer, and heavy-duty banana plug-compatible speaker terminals. Because of its exceptional engineering, the MA6100 is THX Ultra certified, easily meeting or exceeding all THX Ultra performance parameters.The Marantz MA6100 includes convenience features that make it ideal for use in custom installation applications, such as its auto turn-on/power off circuitry that can automatically turn the amplifier on or off whenever the TV is turned on, upon receiving a DC trigger signal or via remote control. In addition, the MA6100's D-BUS remote connection allows linkage to other Marantz components for integrated operation of a complete Marantz home entertainment system.All the power and performance of the Marantz MA6100 is housed in a remarkably compact enclosure measuring (in inches) just 5 3/4 high by 3 1/2 wide by 18 9/16 deep. Five MA6100s placed side by side take up the same width as a typical audio/video component, enabling the MA6100 to fit easily in an A/V cabinet, a rack or on a shelf.The Marantz MA6100 THX Ultra-Certified Monoblock Power Amplifier carries a suggested retail price of $329.99 and is currently shipping.The Marantz SM6100SAThe Marantz SM6100SA Stereo Power Amplifier offers high-end audiophile sound quality and unmatched flexibility of operation, at an attractive price (SRP $449.99). The SM6100SA delivers 50 watts of high-current power into 8 ohms (70 watts into 4 ohms), utilizing Marantz's exclusive Voltage Plus Current Feedback circuit for pure, wideband frequency reproduction with exceptional resolution, transient response and clarity. The SM6100SA employs premium-quality parts in critical signal path applications for maximum sonic purity, and features two sets of banana plug-compatible speaker terminals for bi-wiring or connecting two pairs of speakers.The SM6100SA offers a number of convenience features such as a set of inputs with individual left and right input level controls, allowing precise matching of gain levels in a multichannel installation using different types of amplifiers, or direct connection to a CD player or other stereo music source for maximum sound quality. The SM6100SA includes a set of audio ""throughput"" parallel input and output jacks that enable several SM6100SAs to be linked together for multi-room and custom installation applications. The Marantz SM6100SA can be turned on and off via remote control or a DC trigger signal, and includes D-BUS remote connections that allow linkage to other Marantz components in an integrated system.The Marantz SM6100SA Stereo Power Amplifier carries a suggested retail price of $449.99 and is currently shipping.For more information, visit Marantz America at www.marantz.com.