Marantz PM-14S1SE (Special Edition) Integrated Amplifier

New Premium Products from Marantz are always a reason for the audiophile community to celebrate. And the new 14 Series Special Edition thrusts the audio experience to new levels – because this Special Edition has been lovingly fine-tuned and passionately optimized for High-Resolution files: marking the new era in music adoration.

Available in black or champagne color, the new 14 Series Special Edition is the epitome of extreme quality and is, quite simply, a masterpiece. As you would expect from such an elite amp, it includes exceptional quality components such as a Toroidal transformer and subsystems throughout its construction. The heavy 5mm thick aluminum top lid and highly rigid feet minimize vibration to guarantee the purest audio signal treatment. In addition, it incorporates improved customized components, Marantz's developed HDAMs, and the use of a more efficient electrical signal path. These elevate the audio quality to an even more sublime level. The PM-14S1 Special Edition comes with a remote controller, which features a stylish black anodized aluminum top, and which can also control the SA-14S1 Special Edition Player. The final touch of elegance is supplied by the special Marantz-made solid copper speaker terminals, for effortless and powerful signaling to your loudspeakers. This is luxury to the extreme.

Warranty:

1-year manufacturer's warranty

Features:

• Premium Special Edition Integrated Stereo Amplifier
• 2x 90Watts (8 ohm) / 2x 140 Watts (4 ohm)
• Unique Marantz HDAM & Current Feedback technology for high-quality sound
• The current feedback amplifier provides a wide range, very fast and accurate signal handling
• Marantz proprietary HDAM ® SA3 circuits
• Rigid premium chassis with 5mm thick Aluminum top cover and heavy new feet for anti-vibration
• Strong power supply with high current type Schottky diode
• Marantz original solid pure copper speaker terminals SPKT-100
• High-quality Linear Control Volume Dual circuit
• CCFB (Constant Current Feedback) MM/MC phono equalizer with V/I servo
• Toroidal Transformer, Low Noise LCD
• Power Amp Direct input for easy integration in an AV setup

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Marantz HDAM Technology

Featuring discrete circuit components, as opposed to an integrated circuit, our exclusive HDAM technology preserves analog signal purity, delivering wideband audio with expansive dynamic range along with an inaudible noise floor. A total of 24 HDAM SA2 and SA3 units are employed in the phono, line level, headphone output, pre-amp, and power amp stages.

Fully Discrete High Current Amplifier Stages

For compatibility with the widest range of speaker impedances, the power amplifier stages feature high current power output devices, and for maximum channel separation, each amplifier stage features segregated circuitry along with individual massive extruded aluminum alloy heat sinks with a large effective radiating area that provides fan-less and noise-less heat dissipation. The amplifier is rated at 90 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 140 watts per channel into 4 ohms, assuring high stability and wide dynamic range, even with lower impedance speakers.

Rigid chassis, thick Aluminum top cover, and heavy feet

It is all about creating a good foundation before starting to take care of the processing and amplification of sensitive audio signals. With a solid base, we ensure that vibration will be kept to a minimum not influencing the audio signal by microphonic effects to keep it unaltered.

Multiple Analogue Inputs and Outputs
In addition to the phono and CD analog inputs, there are two additional line-level inputs and two pairs of recorder input/output jacks that together let you connect multiple sources and recorders. There's also a power amp direct input that lets you use the PM-14S1 Special Edition as a standalone stereo power amplifier for additional system configuration versatility, along with stereo pre-amp outputs that let you connect the PM-14S1 Special Edition to an external power amplifier

Dedicated Headphone Output
Employing our exclusive HDAM discrete modules, the headphone circuit delivers superb audio fidelity with the widest range of headphone types and impedances, including low impedance headphones.

Gold Plated Connectors
The analog inputs and outputs connectors are gold plated for optimum signal transfer and long-term stability.

Customized Speaker terminals
The carefully treated and amplified audio signal will get handed over to the connected speaker cables through customized speaker terminals made out of pure copper. The perfect transmission chain will preserve every note.

Source Direct Mode
For the purest audio fidelity, the PM-14S1 Special Edition is equipped with Source Direct function, which bypasses unneeded audio circuits for the most straight-through signal path.

System Remote Control
The elegant remote control can also be used to control the matching SA-14S1 Special Edition Super Audio CD Player, and the PM-14S1 Special Edition features remote control input and output jacks for additional remote control configuration flexibility.

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