Marantz 10 Series Additions – First Look
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Rounding out the Marantz Series 10 are the latest two reference stereo additions; the SACD 10 Reference SACD player and the LINK 10n Reference Network Audio Player are now available. Both share the same weight and dimensions of; 73.41lbs (33.3kg) and 17.32(W) x 7.56(H) x 16.61(D) inches (44 × 19.2× 42.2 cms) as the earlier released Model 10 Reference stereo amplifier and are available in either Marantz Black or Marantz Champagne finishes.
The Marantz Reference SACD 10
Featuring a proprietary SACDM-3 disc transport, SACD/CD playback, and DAC inputs, the SACD 10 offers high-resolution audio support (DSD 256 and PCM 384/32bit) for external source components and digital inputs for other sources. It uses the Marantz designed SACDM-3 transport mechanism for maximum rejection of resonances together with a triple-layer aluminum chassis with copper shielding, entirely original multi-layer PCBs, isolated sub-enclosures, and the next generation HDAM module. All powered by low noise dual analog power supplies with toroidal transformers, separating the analog and digital supplies.
Signal connectivity options are extensive, supporting; stereo XLR and RCA analog line output together with coaxial and TOSLINK digital outputs. Digital inputs include; coaxial and 2 x TOSLINK plus a USB-A (for storage devices) and USB-B (for Macs and PC’s). A 1/4″ headphone socket is available on the front panel.
Finally, control is available using the front panel OLED display together with the associated panel controls, supplied RC004PMND remote and HEOS app. With wired control provided by the 3.5mm IR and RCA remote connections.
The Marantz Reference LINK 10n
The LINK 10n is a streamer and a full featured preamplifier featuring a fully balanced architecture, analog and digital inputs, high-resolution audio support (DSD 256 and PCM 384/32bit) and a high resolution full-color OLED display. It too uses a triple-layer aluminum chassis with copper plating, entirely original multi-layer PCBs, isolated sub-enclosures and an HDAM modules. It also comes with dual analog power supplies with toroidal transformers that separate the analog and digital supplies helping to reduce noise and interference.
Streaming includes; Apple AirPlay2, TIDAL Connect, Roon Ready in addition to HEOS, plus Apple Siri and Google Assistant voice support. File formats include; LPCM, WMA, MP3, WAV, MPEG 4-ACC, FLAC, AIFF, Apple Lossless (ALAC) and DSD. With Bluetooth V5.4 support for; A2DP, AVRCP (RX) and A2DP (TX).
The extensive range of analog and digital connectivity makes this a very flexible preamplifier and streamer. Analog inputs include; stereo RCA and XLR line level and selectable MM/MC phono input. Digital inputs include; coaxial and 2 x TOSLINK plus a USB-A (for storage devices) and USB-B (for PCs, Macs and PC’s) and an RJ45 network connection. Analog stereo outputs include; fixed RCA and XLR line level and variable RCA and XLR line level pre-amp, plus a single RCA subwoofer (with adjustable LPF), with HDMI ARC being available simplifying TV hook-ups. Digital output support includes; coaxial and TOSLINK. A 1/4″ headphone socket is available on the front panel.
Finally, control is available using the front panel OLED display together with the associated panel controls, the supplied RC004PMND remote and HEOS app. With wired control provided by the 3.5mm IR, RCA remote and RS232 connections.
Features At A Glance:
- Marantz SACD 10 – Reference SACD/CD player:
- Marantz designed SACDM-3 disc transport
- DSD 256 and PCM 384/32 support via USB
- Improved Marantz Musical Mastering (MMM) Stream and next-generation HDAM circuits
- Fully discrete variable gain headphone amplifier
- 8 Layer PCB provides optimum circuit layout
- Digital in: Optical, Coaxial, USB-A, USB-B DAC
- Analog out XLR & RCA – fixed level / Digital out: coaxial, optical
- Fully balanced signal path design
- Dual power supplies with toroidal transformers
- OLED display
- Compartmentalized, ultra-rigid construction for minimized internal interference and unwanted vibration
- Marantz LINK 10n – Reference HEOS Network Audio Player
- Hi-Res audio support up to DSD 11.2 MHz and PCM 384 kHz / 32 bit 2.1 channel subwoofer output
- HDMI ARC with CEC support for superior TV and gaming sound
- High-resolution and full-color HD OLED Display
- HEOS Built-in including high-resolution streaming and other technologies
- Machined aluminum construction and triple layered copper-plated design.
- Analog out XLR and RCA gold-plated terminals (fixed and variable)
- Woofer RCA out with adjustable LP filter
- Digital inputs: coaxial, optical, USB-A, USB-B, DAC, HDMI-ARC
- Analog inputs: Aux in, MM/MC Phono with switchable impedance
- Newest HDAM and MMM circuits and eight-layer PCBs
- AirPlay2, TIDAL Connect, Roon Ready support
- Separated power supplies for analogue and digital sections featuring twin toroidal transformers
- Compartmentalized, ultra-rigid construction for minimized internal interference and unwanted vibration
Specifications (Partial):
SACD 10
- Frequency Response: SACD: 2Hz–50kHz (-3dB), CD: 2Hz–20kHz (±1.0dB)
- Harmonic distortion SACD: 0.0004%, CD: 0.0015%
- S/N Ratio: SACD 118dB, CD 116dB
- Dynamic range: SACD 112dB, CD: 98dB
- Line Output Level: UNBALANCED 2.0Vrms, BALANCED 4.0Vrms
- Headphone Output Level: 130mW / 32 ohms
- Output Circuit: New HDAM
- Power Transformer: Dual Toroidal
- Headphone Amp Gain Setting: On (Low / Mid / High)/Off
- DAC Circuit: New MMM-Conversion
- Dither MMM-Stream: (Dither 1, 2, Off)
- Noise Shaper MMM-Stream: (Balanced, Natural, Dynamic Music, Dynamic Voice)
- Digital Filter MMM-Stream: Filter 1, 2 Selectable
- Jitter Reducer
- DAC Master Clock Design (No Support for Network Playback)
- Asynchronous mode (for USB-B input)
- Isolator (for USB-B input) (Complete Isolation System Duo)
- Fixed Analog Stereo Output:
- RCA × 1
- XLR x 1
- Optical input / output (Maximum Support): x 2/x 1 – 44.1 kHz – 192 kHz
- Coaxial input / output (Maximum Support): x 2/x 1 – 44.1 kHz – 192 kHz
- Headphone Output x1
- Remote Control Bus Terminal x1
- Remote Internal / External Switch
- Remote Controller: RC004PMND
Link 10n
- Output Circuit: New HDAM
- Power Transformer: Dual Toroidal
- Pre Amplifier Circuit: New HDAM High Grade Full balance
- Volume Electric: (MUSES 72323) Variable gain
- Bass / Treble / Balance Controls
- DAC Circuit: New MMM-Conversion
- Dither MMM-Stream: (Dither 1, 2, Off)
- Noise Shaper MMM-Stream: (Balanced, Natural, Dynamic Music, Dynamic Voice)
- Digital Filter MMM-Stream: Filter 1, 2 – Selectable
- Jitter Reducer
- DAC Master Clock Design (No Support for Network Playback)
- Asynchronous mode (for USB-B input)
- Isolator (for USB-B input) (Complete Isolation System Duo)
- Line Output Level: RCA 2.0Vrms, XLR 4.0Vrms
- Fixed Analog Output (RCA) × 1
- Pre / Variable Audio Output (RCA) × 1
- Fixed Balanced XLR Output x 1
- Pre/ Variable Balanced XLR Output x 1
- RCA Input × 1
- XLR Input x 1
- Phono input: (MM/MC) x1
- Marantz Musical Premium Phono EQ w/ Selectable MC impedance (3 position)
- S/N Ratio: Phono (MC): 76dB, Phono (MM): 88dB
- Phono Input sensitivity: MM 8mV, MC 80mV
- Phono Input impedance: MC Low 32 ohms, MC Mi 100 ohms, MC High 390 ohms, MM 39 Kohms
- Optical input / output (Maximum Support): x 2/x 1 (on/off switchable) 44.1 kHz – 192 kHz
- Coaxial input / output (Maximum Support): x 1/x 1 (on/off switchable) 44.1 kHz – 192 kHz
- HDMI output (ARC) x1
- Headphone Output x1
- Gain Setting: On (Low / Mid / High)/Off
- Output Level: 130mW / 32 ohms
- Subwoofer output with adjustable LP filter x 1
- Frequency Response PCM: 2Hz–50kHz (-3dB)
- Harmonic distortion PCM: 0.0004%
- S/N Ratio PCM: 0.0004%
- Dynamic range PCM: 0.0004%
- Frequency Response (analog input): 5 Hz–100 kHz (+0dB/-3 dB)
- Harmonic distortion (analog input): 0.001% (20Hz–20kHz)
- S/N Ratio (analog input): Balanced: 122dB, Line: 122dB
- Remote Controller: RC004PMND
MSRP (SACD 10/Link 10n):
- US: $12,000/$12,000
- UK: £9,500/£10,000
- EU: €11,000/€12,000
For more information visit the US Marantz web site.
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