Marantz PM-68

Data

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

• 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

• Power Amplifier
• Marantz MA-500

• Tuners:
• Marantz ST-48
• Marantz ST-57

• Receiver:
• Marantz SR-47
• Marantz SR-96
• Marantz SR-370
• Marantz SR-480
• Marantz SR-580
• Marantz SR-770

• 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

• Tape Deck
• Marantz SD-57
• Marantz SD-455
• Marantz SD-555

• Turntables:
• Marantz TT-42

• Equalizer:
• Marantz EQ-580

Pictures

• Extract from brochure: Marantz PM-68

• Extract from brochure: Marantz PM-68 in gold

Reports

• 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)