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Marantz PM5004 integrated amplifier, good cosmetic condition with a few scuffs, in full working order.The Marantz PM5004 is a solid-state integrated amplifier built around Marantz's discrete Current Feedback circuit technology with an HDAM SA-3 module and a toroidal power transformer. It offers six line-level and MM phono inputs and drives loudspeakers rated between 4 and 16 ohms.
Key specifications
Input Types: 5 line-level (RCA) + 1 MM phono (RCA), gold-plated
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.08% (at rated power, 8Ω)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 83 dB (MM phono); 102 dB (line)
Amplifier Topology: Fully discrete solid-state; Current Feedback circuit technology
Specifications
Audio Inputs: 5
Colour: Black
Number of Channels: 2
Number of Inputs: 6
Power: 45W per channel (8Ω); 60W per channel (4Ω)
Country of Origin: China
Year Manufactured: 2010s
Amplifier Topology: Fully discrete solid-state; Current Feedback circuit technology
Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 70 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.08% (at rated power, 8Ω)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 83 dB (MM phono); 102 dB (line)
Speaker Load Impedance: 4Ω – 16Ω
Dimensions: 440 × 105 × 370 mm
Weight: 7.4 kg
Mains Voltage: 240V
HDAM Module: SA-3
Power Transformer: Toroidal
Input Types: 5 line-level (RCA) + 1 MM phono (RCA), gold-plated
At US$269, this sits comfortably below the US$380 median and well under the US$772 75th percentile for recent used listings, so it reads as a solid buy rather than an ambitious ask. For a well-kept integrated amp from a respected brand, that’s a sensible entry point in today’s market.
The appeal here is straightforward: a competent, no-drama integrated with a built-in MM phono stage, which makes it especially attractive for a turntable-based system or a simple two-source setup. If it powers up cleanly and the controls are quiet, the value is in getting a dependable Marantz house sound and useful flexibility without paying top-of-market money.
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Marantz originated in the United States, founded in 1953 by Saul Bernard Marantz, a music enthusiast and amateur musician born in Brooklyn in 1911. Dissatisfied with the audio equipment of the era, he crafted the groundbreaking Audio Consolette preamplifier in 1952 from his New York home, selling the first 100 units rapidly and prompting the formal establishment of the company in Woodside, Queens. Though production later shifted to Japan in partnership with manufacturers like Standard Radio in 1966, and the brand evolved through ownership changes including Superscope and eventual integration into larger groups, its heritage remains rooted in American ingenuity and a relentless pursuit of musical fidelity.
The brand excels in high-end audio components, particularly amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated systems that defined its golden era. Iconic models like the Model 7 preamplifier (1958), Model 9 power amplifier (1960), and Model 10B tuner (1964) set benchmarks for performance, while later offerings expanded to tuners, receivers, and CD players. Marantz briefly ventured into speakers under designer Ed May in the 1970s but focused primarily on electronics rather than turntables, headphones, DACs, or cables, emphasizing separates renowned for their "Most Musical Sound."
Marantz commands a premium position in the hi-fi market, revered as a high-end pioneer that shaped the audiophile landscape through the 1970s zenith. Today, it blends vintage allure with modern elegance, appealing to discerning buyers who value durability, innovation, and warm, detailed sound signatures over mass-market accessibility.
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