Difference between revisions of "Marantz PM-68"
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| − | {{ | + | {{navigation}} |
| − | ''' | + | '''General''' |
| − | * | + | * Brand: [[Marantz]] |
| − | * | + | * Model: PM-68 |
| − | * | + | * Type: Integrated amplifier |
| − | * | + | * Years of manufacture: 1996 - 1998 |
| − | * | + | * Made in: Japan |
| − | * | + | * Color: Black, Champagne |
| − | * | + | * Remote control: yes |
| − | * | + | * Power consumption: |
| − | * | + | * Dimensions: 439 x 159 x 375 mm (WxHxD). |
| − | * | + | * Weight: 12.3 kg |
| − | * | + | * Original price approx.: 800 DM |
| − | ''' | + | '''Connections''' |
| − | * | + | * Number of inputs |
** Tape 1 | ** Tape 1 | ||
| − | + | Tape 2 | |
| − | + | CD | |
** Tuner | ** Tuner | ||
** AUX1 | ** AUX1 | ||
** AUX2 | ** AUX2 | ||
| − | *** | + | *** Sensitivity/impedance (all except phono): 150 mV/40 kOhm): |
| − | *** | + | *** Signal-to-noise ratio: 88 dB |
| − | *** | + | *** Frequency response: 10 Hz-65 KHz |
| − | + | Phono MM | |
| − | *** | + | *** Sensitivity/impedance: 2.5 mV/47 kOhm |
| − | *** | + | *** Frequency response accuracy: 0.5 dB |
| − | *** | + | *** Signal-to-noise ratio: 85 dB |
| − | * | + | * Number of outputs: |
** Tape 1 | ** Tape 1 | ||
** Tape 2 | ** Tape 2 | ||
| − | ** 2 | + | ** 2 pairs of speakers |
| − | ''' | + | '''Technical Data''' |
| − | * | + | * Continuous power (at distortion factor) |
| − | ** RMS 8 Ohm: 2x 95 W (0 | + | ** RMS 8 Ohm: 2x 95 W (0.03%) |
| − | + | DIN 8 Ohm: 2x 105 W | |
| − | * | + | * Dynamic power |
** 8 Ohm: 2x 122 W | ** 8 Ohm: 2x 122 W | ||
** 4 Ohm: 2x 185 W | ** 4 Ohm: 2x 185 W | ||
** 2 Ohm: 2x 198 W | ** 2 Ohm: 2x 198 W | ||
| − | + | Total harmonic distortion: (1 dB / under full power): 0.05% / 0.2% (data according to Stereo 1/98, p.46) | |
| − | * | + | * Damping factor: 150 |
| − | * | + | * Frequency response: see inputs |
| − | + | Signal-to-noise ratio: see inputs | |
| − | * | + | * Stereo channel separation (1 kHz/10 kHz, Source Direct): >80/>70 dB |
| − | * | + | * Tone control |
** Bass (100 Hz): +- 8dB | ** Bass (100 Hz): +- 8dB | ||
| − | ** | + | ** Treble: (10 kHz): +- 8dB |
| − | * Loudness: | + | * Loudness: no |
| − | * High Filter: | + | * High Filter: no |
| − | * Low Filter (Subsonic): | + | * Low Filter (Subsonic): no |
| − | * Mute: | + | * Mute: yes |
| − | * Direct/Line-Straight: | + | * Direct/Line-Straight: yes |
| − | ''' | + | '''Special Features''' |
| − | * | + | * Record selector (separate record and input selector). |
| − | * 2 | + | * 2 tape loops and loop for use of a signal processor |
| − | * | + | * Remote control, built-in sensor |
* Source Direct | * Source Direct | ||
| − | * HDAM | + | * HDAM output amplifier modules |
| − | ''' | + | '''Special Features''' |
| − | * | + | * Remote control |
| − | == | + | == Remarks == |
| − | * | + | * Other models in the same series: |
| − | * | + | * Integrated amplifier: |
* [[Marantz PM-47]] | * [[Marantz PM-47]] | ||
* [[Marantz PM-48]] | * [[Marantz PM-48]] | ||
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| − | * | + | * [[Power Amplifier]] |
* [[Marantz MA-500]] | * [[Marantz MA-500]] | ||
| − | * | + | * Tuners: |
* [[Marantz ST-48]] | * [[Marantz ST-48]] | ||
* [[Marantz ST-57]] | * [[Marantz ST-57]] | ||
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| − | * CD | + | * [[CD player]] |
* [[Marantz CC-38]] | * [[Marantz CC-38]] | ||
* [[Marantz CC-870]] | * [[Marantz CC-870]] | ||
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| − | * Tape Deck | + | * [[Tape Deck]] |
* [[Marantz SD-57]] | * [[Marantz SD-57]] | ||
* [[Marantz SD-455]] | * [[Marantz SD-455]] | ||
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| − | * | + | * Turntables: |
* [[Marantz TT-42]] | * [[Marantz TT-42]] | ||
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| − | == | + | == Pictures == |
| − | * | + | * Extract from brochure: Marantz PM-68 |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Marantz PM-68 G-Prospekt-1997.jpg]] |
| − | * | + | * Extract from brochure: Marantz PM-68 in gold |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Marantz PM-68 G-Prospekt-1997.jpg]] |
| − | == | + | == Reports == |
| − | * Audio 11/1997: | + | * Audio 11/1997: Single test, upper class, 3 ears. Sound CD: 70 points (good), Sound Phono MM: 65 points (good). "The Marantz PM 68 is a great integrated amplifier, with lush features, elaborate circuitry and excellent sound." (Audio 11/97, p.11) |
| − | * Stereo 1/1998: Stereo | + | * Stereo 1/1998: Stereo test verdict: Excellent, 3 stars. "Bravo: For 800 marks, Marantz offers the perfect combination of the most diverse qualities. These include good comfort with ample connection options, high technical quality, great output power and excellent sound. Dynamics, resolution and tonal balance of the PM 68 are convincing." (Stereo 1/98, p.46) |
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Latest revision as of 11:14, 21 March 2020
Data[edit]
General
- Brand: Marantz
- Model: PM-68
- Type: Integrated amplifier
- Years of manufacture: 1996 - 1998
- Made in: Japan
- Color: Black, Champagne
- Remote control: yes
- Power consumption:
- Dimensions: 439 x 159 x 375 mm (WxHxD).
- Weight: 12.3 kg
- Original price approx.: 800 DM
Connections
- Number of inputs
- Tape 1
Tape 2 CD
- Tuner
- AUX1
- AUX2
- Sensitivity/impedance (all except phono): 150 mV/40 kOhm):
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 88 dB
- Frequency response: 10 Hz-65 KHz
Phono MM
- Sensitivity/impedance: 2.5 mV/47 kOhm
- Frequency response accuracy: 0.5 dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 85 dB
- Number of outputs:
- Tape 1
- Tape 2
- 2 pairs of speakers
Technical Data
- Continuous power (at distortion factor)
- RMS 8 Ohm: 2x 95 W (0.03%)
DIN 8 Ohm: 2x 105 W
- Dynamic power
- 8 Ohm: 2x 122 W
- 4 Ohm: 2x 185 W
- 2 Ohm: 2x 198 W
Total harmonic distortion: (1 dB / under full power): 0.05% / 0.2% (data according to Stereo 1/98, p.46)
- Damping factor: 150
- Frequency response: see inputs
Signal-to-noise ratio: see inputs
- Stereo channel separation (1 kHz/10 kHz, Source Direct): >80/>70 dB
- Tone control
- Bass (100 Hz): +- 8dB
- Treble: (10 kHz): +- 8dB
- Loudness: no
- High Filter: no
- Low Filter (Subsonic): no
- Mute: yes
- Direct/Line-Straight: yes
Special Features
- Record selector (separate record and input selector).
- 2 tape loops and loop for use of a signal processor
- Remote control, built-in sensor
- Source Direct
- HDAM output amplifier modules
Special Features
- Remote control
Remarks[edit]
- Other models in the same series:
- Integrated amplifier:
- Marantz PM-47
- Marantz PM-48
- Marantz PM-57
- Marantz PM-68
- Marantz PM-78
- Marantz PM-488 AV
- Tuners:
- Marantz ST-48
- Marantz ST-57
- CD player
- Marantz CC-38
- Marantz CC-870
- Marantz CD-38
- Marantz CD-48
- Marantz CD-57 II
- Marantz CD-67 II
- Marantz CM-635
- Turntables:
- Marantz TT-42
- Equalizer:
- Marantz EQ-580
Pictures[edit]
- Extract from brochure: Marantz PM-68
- Extract from brochure: Marantz PM-68 in gold
Reports[edit]
- Audio 11/1997: Single test, upper class, 3 ears. Sound CD: 70 points (good), Sound Phono MM: 65 points (good). "The Marantz PM 68 is a great integrated amplifier, with lush features, elaborate circuitry and excellent sound." (Audio 11/97, p.11)
- Stereo 1/1998: Stereo test verdict: Excellent, 3 stars. "Bravo: For 800 marks, Marantz offers the perfect combination of the most diverse qualities. These include good comfort with ample connection options, high technical quality, great output power and excellent sound. Dynamics, resolution and tonal balance of the PM 68 are convincing." (Stereo 1/98, p.46)