Marantz PM 8006 Integrated amp Full Review The Samurai of Solid State Amps 😆 Closer look/PoP da Hood
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- Full video Review of the Marantz PM 8006
closer look/ Pop the Hood 😆
Audio gear used for review
Speakers pairing
🔺 Esprit E.Z. Comete great
Polk Lsim 703 Great
Kef Q 350 real good
Kef Q100 Good
Elac UB 52 So So
Jbl studio 530 ok
Klispch Rp 160m So so
Dacs
Aune X8 Majic dac
Burson Composer
transports
Audiolab cdt 6000 x2 😆
Denon 600dcd
Marantz Pm 8006 integrated link
www.crutchfield.com/p_642PM80...
Kef Q350 Link Crutchfield
www.crutchfield.com/S-jrn3hNH...
🔺 Esprit EZ Comete Adorama Link
www.adorama.com/triezteb26b.h...
Polk lsim 703 🔥 Adorama Link
www.adorama.com/pkalsm703mvc....
Excellent review TJ!! I absolutely love how thorough you were. It's also a relief to see I wasn't the ONLY one who encountered 'hit or miss' results when applying the "Direct" circuitry. Keep up the good work!
Thank you Sean !! 😃
You are on the money hit/miss 😆
where are you Sean, we miss your reviews too.
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 Hey men. I like good quality top end but most of all i like slightly warm full body midrange. What would be your types: Marantz PM 8006, Denon PMA1600(or older mordels), Audiolab 6000a (7000a too analitical?). 6000a is the cheapest and was my choice but I'm affraid that it will loose soundstage depth when compared to others. I like i little bit of layering on soundstage. Thanks!
First time I watch one of your videos. Your easy to listen to. Thank you for this excellent review. This is the amp I’ll probably end up with eventually. Thanks again.
Really appreciate your in-depth review! Bought my PM 8006 before the price increase and paired with the AR 11’s sounds great! Keep up the good work.
Awesome video. You describe everything in such detail, it's great. I don't even have a need for this product but watched the entire video because of how well you go over everything.
Thank you so much for the comment I needed that 😃
Awesome review brother. Thanks so much for popping the hood on this beauty.
Thanks TJ! Well done and very easy to follow. Great build quality for that price point.
Thank you 😃
Great review T. J. I was gifted this amp for my birthday earlier this year I love it I play it through my focal chorus 826v speakers 🔊
Outstanding job as always!
Thanks buddy ! Happy holiday weekend 😃
I really enjoy your reviews. Love the great meat and potatoes approach but with all the technical specs and none of the buzz terms used by “audiophiles”. Thank you.
TJ you do the best reviews. Very detailed technical explanations. On your advice I have purchased Audiolab 6000 and JBL 580 and also 590. I have the PM7000n which could be described as a 8006 with the addition of network connectivity and DAC
Thank you Lee !!!!!
Really appreciate the way you showcase the internals.
Thanks for the comment 😃
Thanks Tee-Jay. I got this amp today and I agree with everything you said. Having only experience with budget a/b, class D and tube amps, I really didn't know what soundstage was until listening to this amp. I have it paired with Klipsch 600ms and they really bring them to life and seem to add a really nice heft as well that was missing with my other amps.
Thanks again for your helpful and informative reviews.
Congrats Steve ! You have a solid amp that not only sounds great but built great also ! Thank you for the comment
I thought you were just gonna call it Marantz from here on out! 😃 Thank you sir, excellent informative video.
Perfecto! You are a top-tier reviewer. As you say, your reviews always put "meat on the bone." I owned a Marantz classic, the 2275 receiver from 1975, until 1993, and loved that tank. It may be time for me to get an 8006 integrated for my last stand.
Thank you for the comment , I still have my 1974 Marantz 2270 love it ! But the new PM 8006 is a Gem and the amp pairs up with many of my speakers 😃
Passt der 8006 zu B&W 603 S2 Anniversay Boxen "
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Excellent, seriously great reviews.
Thank you Texan!
Your videos are so educational TeeJay. Thanks for a solid review. The Build quality is impressive for price point!!
Thank you Brandon !
You got so much additonal Info TJ!!! really appritiated. Greetings from Sweden!
🇸🇪 Heck yeah thanks for stopping in
Good review and deep dive! + I like how you cherish your dialect. 👍 Greetings from Germany!
Thank you !! Awesome amp if you like this kind of sound chacter
You nailed it. I upgraded to the PM-KI Ruby but I still have a lot of love for THAT amp. Since that specific amp was mine first.
Thats true , I bet the Ruby has insane imaging and powaaaa !
Thanks for the comment John makes me feel better from someone who knows the 8006 sound chacter ! Back to work pulling these long hours they making me work 1st shift during shut down Got to P.M the Machines 😥
Merry Christmas to you Tee Jay ! Your video was class A as usual . Thank you .
Thank you Wayne ! Merry belated Christmas 😃
Excellent review as usual Tee-Jay! After going through a 2 year journey looking for an amp (yes, paralysis through analysis 😀) I finally purchased this about 3 months ago. It's a super impressive amp and your description of the sound (which is darned difficult to do) was absolutely accurate. I have it paired with Elac FS 207 Anniversary Edition towers and Reference 3A MM bookshelf speakers in another room. The Elacs have never sounded better. The ribbon tweeter detail shines without venturing into any harshness/crispyness and the tight bass characteristics of the Elacs is actually improved by the warmer bass amp characteristics. Brilliant pairing. The Reference 3A's (which are neutral sounding) are detailed, and lush. A slightly warmer presentation which is perfect for the environment. Amazing as well- albeit different. In both cases the soundstage/imaging is crazy good- stunning! I connected my old Dual 510 turntable which hadn't be used in 23 years, and outfitted my vintage (aka "old") Shure V15 IV cartridge with a new Jico made in Japan stylus and the results were beyond anything I could have imagined. My Japanese and UK imports of Beatles, Pink Floyd, Stones, etc. which I've kept in pristine condition absolutely blew my mind. It revealed nuances in the music that I've never heard before and I listen quite critically all of the time. I know many of your readers have better/newer equipment than mine and while YRMV- my records clearly sound better than ever and superior to CD's and I have a decent 6007 Marantz CD player. Heck, even my BluOs streamer (wi-fi) sounds good with the Marantz. I couldn't be happier and once again Tee-Jay thank you again for your expert review which helped me make this decision - finally!
Thanks TJ, great video with lots of details. Just subbed….
Thank you more to come !
Great review, TJ! Looking forward to your review of the Audiolab 8300A!
You know what i will be comparing to !!
😆 thanks M H
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 Absolutely! Tone controls are important to me and while the Audiolab doesn’t have them, it has the ability to insert eq in it’s pre-power mode, plus it has a set of balanced inputs, so it kind of peaks my interest. Just need to know how it sounds compared to the Marantz.
Very nice review TJ, Merry Christmas to you. 🎄🎄🎄
Merry Xmas Ran !
Love this, going to wait for your comparison with the 8300a before I make a decision
😃
Nice channel , beautiful amplifier used to own a 1060, sounded very warm. Now i have a Yamaha a-s 1100 also. Love that Amp , ty for the review.
Thanks for stopping in Appricate the Comment Love My AS-1100 Beast !
Awesome amp for sure
Thanks for your review TJ, made in Japan, I'm going to get one! Happy holidays and a happy new year too.
The Marantz 8006 is a solid made amp ! And yes I boughf it Lightly Used ! 😃 very happy I have it now Thanks for stopping in what speakers are you going to pair it with ?!?!
Thanks so much for your quick response TJ! I'm not sure which speakers are best match for the Marantz yet. I have KLH model 5, Elac Unifi Reference bookshelf, Spendor a5r, JBL 530, Klipsch 41M. From your expertise, the best match would be, thanks again TJ, and have a good day Sir!
@@trucchuong1726 i didn't have much luck with the Jbl or elac pairing with Marantz but my Kefs/Triangles/Polks sounded very good with the Marantz .
And thats what i am here for and thats we all work together with 'Hi-Fi'
I have learned alot from the subscribers also !
That was an excellent review man! Congratulations, keep the good work. I have the option to buy a PM8005 for $600, I offered the guy $400… we shall see. I am not sure of the differences between that and the PM8006. They look very similar in specs, weight, and design.
TJ, great review. Especially when you rated the sound brightness 1 to 10 with IOTA/Audiolab/Marantz. Please do video with the ranges with all your amps. Very helpful, specially for direct Order companies.
Thank you Kirk ! And yes I got a dozen amps now , And actually it helps me alot with reviews 😆 Thanks so much for the comment !
Tee-Jay, it's great that you mention what music you listen to on these devices. Maybe you can make a tier list in the future? Keep it up!
Thanks Richard Will do !
Great review. I just bought one today brand new from Audio Classics here in Binghamton N.Y. for $1199. I'm hooking it up tomorrow and giving it a test run. The thing is HEAVY and built like a tank. Also bought a Marantz CD6007 to go with it. They only had one of each in stock and they just came in yesterday so I guess I got there first. I keep hearing about 'V' shaped sound signature which has me a bit concerned about listening fatigue but i'll experiment with the digital filters and try a couple different sets of speakers and i'll get back with my overall impressions.
Congrats ! You bought a solid integrated amp dont let the V curve have you thinking you may get fatigued top end is velvety above 15khz meaning smooth 😃
Let us know 😃
Stumbled upon your review lokking for this model. Great in depth review for sure. So congrats. Reason I was looking for reviews about this amp is because I want an alternative to check out apart from the Yamaha AS1200. I own an AS501 and recently I upgraded my turntable to a Rega P3 along with an external phono amp by Rega and got me some new towers from JBL , the A190 which i really love. So eventuallly I started to look for what else is out there in terms of an amp and the Marantz got me thinking of it. II'm gonna audition it if I can. But I would love your hunch about how the JBL's will pair with the Marantz. If you have one please share!
Happy Holidays TJ!
Thank you happy Holidays 😃
Happy holidays and new year TeeJay!! That is one big Toledo transformer 😅🔥
You Remembered ! Lol Happy Holidays
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 will never forget!!
One of things I would dispute is the dynamics . The pm8006 is very dynamic with my speakers . Klipsch cornwalls IV . The setup is outstanding
I mentioned this in the review ?
I Said with my Triangle 40th/EZ Comete
The overall dynamics were very good with speakers that have good dynamics already Espically a hirn loaded desighned speaker
Tee Jay -- love it when you go under the hood, sir! I have an additional question and am wondering about your thoughts about using the "Power Amp Direct" mode on the Marantz. I am running an RME ADI-2 DAC, which does a nice job as a linestage given it has an attenuator. My 8006 is driving Harbeth SHL5 Plus XDs. I also upgraded the power cable with a DIY Furutech AC cable and ends, which took this amp up a notch -- all for around $150. IMHO, however, my biggest improvement came from cutting out the preamp inside the 8006 using the amp direct mode. With the RME acting as a single source pre-amp, I hear a big improvement in SQ in power direct. Much more open, dynamic, grippier, etc. As you didn't speak directly to this feature on the amp, which I think is a "sleeper" feature, I am keen to hear about your thoughts and experience? Cheers,
I have used as home theater bypass .
I do have a Burson Composer dac i can use as a preamp I will have to try it out
I use Morrow MA2 rca /Audioquest power cables . Awesome little amp
I believe using a and b together you can bi wire .
Great review ..
yes, nice job with your review!
Thank you for the comment 😃
I wish that there was more reviewers like you!
@@cameronkrause4712 I Appricate that alot !!
I use tone controls for music because I want more bass and rolled off highs. I use source direct for movies because the dialogue comes through clear without overwhelming bass when the action hits.
You are correct ! Direct mode is very transparent and uncolored
Thanks for the review TJ,
I have the PM and ND8006 connected to Q Aqoustic 2050i and i love its warm signature sound with 'source direct' on.
You're right sound become slightly bright when set it on. But my ear still can accept it lol, i do sometimes set it off, if i play some overbright cds or listening to internet radio.
I think source direct on is still acceptable, but u'll get the smooth and warmer sound if set it off.
You are exactly correct , I noticed with my Elac ub52s that are on the warmer side of netural and a little dry up top or very layed-backed up top once i used the source direct button on those Elacs soft dome tweeter theirs much more life to the sound overall to me a more engaging sound so yeah just depends on the speaker Thanks for stopping in !
How you liking the Nd-8006 ?
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 Yes i like the ND, TJ.
No money yet to buy SACD-30. 🤣
@@handokosetiawan2803 i came close to buying the sacd Ruby but i found out its discontinued 😥 So I will most likely buy the Jays audio 2 mk 3 transport in the future
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 Good luck then, dont forget to upload ur review...👍
I like this guy T.J. keep it up!
Thank you for the comment
I have pm 8005 since 2015 is best amp quality sound
You're like giving a motivational speech, so full or energy and passion.
Thank you .
carlos tengo el Marantz pm 8006 tengo que decir que es una bestia de amplificador sonido potente y graves fuertes para reventar lamparas y paredes 70 watios a 8 odhnios y 100 watios a 4 odhnios con altavoces linton 85 sinergia completa.
Great review man, very thorough! I wonder how this sounds compared to my Marantz 8015 in its stereo modes. I usually use external DACs, tho the stock Marantz DAC sounds pretty decent in the 8015 to me
That's one hell of a HTR I'd love to have it ' I think the need Cinema 30 took its place ' Yeah the intg for 2 channel is more than likely going to be a bit more refined and bass Attack and dynamic range will be better also ' 8006 has a 625va toridal and can drive up to 65amps of instant power ' but your HTR still a very good amp for sure
Thank you for the review. We seem to have very similar gear. I have the predecessor of the pm8006, the pm8005. I also have the KEF Q350 albeit with an upgraded crossover and i also have the Comet EZ. As for source i have a Bluesound node 3rd gen and as extra dacs the Loxjie D20, Topping D30pro and SMSL M500. Our opinions differ though. I find the pm8005 to be lacking in the base area and a little too forward in the upper mids, even fatiguing/screechy at times. Perhaps they addressed these issues with the pm8006 or maybe it's my room.
Thank you for the comment !!
I've run a PM 8004 for years. Great amp.
Yeah Marantz is solid!!one of my favs
Hi TJ, Another question for you.......I was considering the Vidar 2 and using my 12 yr old Yamaha receiver as the preamp until I have the funds for a pre amp. Now I'm also considering the Marantz MM7025 (even though it been around a long time). But after watching this review, this may be the better choice for my KLH Kendall floor standers (nice power for low level listening and enough grit for my concert DVDs). Accessories for less has it for $899. I am leaning towards the 140 watt 2 channel Marantz MM7025, but the PM8006 may be the better choice in the end. Any thoughts?
Great review! I have the PM8006, it's great amplifier to me. I like the sound and also the build quality is very good. DALI speakers are also good match with Marantz.
Thank you !! This is why i am thankful for the sibscribers , Working together we becaome much stronger with audio knowledge 😃 I was told 600va on toridal is it really 625va ?
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 The PM8003, 8004, 8005 and 8006 are using the same double shelded 625VA BANDO transformer. I had the Marantz PM8003, but i sold it. That was mistake. Then i bought the PM KI Pearl Lite (European version). It's very nice musical amplifier. Here in Europe we have two color options, black and silver.
@@82ivaylo friend of mine Just got the PM-KI Ruby he loves it with his Kefs .
He actually bought for his Forte 4 and the Marantz paired up better to his Q350 crazy huh ! Its all about synergy !
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 That's great.
@@82ivaylo Yeah I think he needs a good tube amp for those Fortes
I may let him borrow my Doge , But he may not let me have back after pairing lol
I also have the PM8006 paired with Dali Oberon 3’s and Elac UB52’s on the rear and I love the sound immensely! I also have the NA6006 which allows for perfect pairing in my opinion. Thank you for the
breakdown.
Thanks for stopping in 😃
@MelanicWarrior Does PM8006 pose any problem with both set of 6 ohm speakers u are paring with? Since the recommended both A and B output to be 8 ohm. I also have similar set up by the way with PM8006 and Oberon 3 but the other pair I plan to connect with Sony SS-CS5 which is also 6ohm speakers.
@@leonardiliong So I have Dali Oberon 3’s on the front, Elac’s on the rear. If I run both channels at the same time without going more than halfway on the volume, it is fine. Above that, the circuit breaker will pop. But they sound very good together!
@@MelanicWarrior thanx for the info 👍 But are you referring to the circuit breaker in PM8006? It will not blow up the amp right?
Actually I am still waiting to pick up my Sony speakers but I can't wait to try it once I got them
No I think he means circuit breaker from his house main panel no circuit breaker in the amp just a fuse that's easy replaced awesome amp for sure New 2 channel 50 intg is the revised version looks alot alike
Lets not forget also all aluminum knobs and front panel too. That is something even the Marantz Model 30 does NOT have :)
The integrated phono preamp is excellent. I was using a Rega Fono MM MK3 phono preamp, connected to a Yamaha receiver, until I bought the Marantz PM8006. The Rega sounds good, but I like Marantz’s integrated phono preamp better.
Thanks for the Share !
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 Absolutely! Your review was excellent, and it’s one of the reasons I bought the Marantz amp.
@@JasonGS919 I appricate the comment ! Congrats on the 8006 😃
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 Thanks!
I owned this amp for a long time. Your review was dead accurate, I am IMPRESSED. Great imaging, robust bass, V shaped sound, recessed in the upper mid/lower treble, sparkle/tilt in the very very high end of treble, smooth/sweet overall sound. I ended up moving on because my speakers are warm and I got tired of warm + warm = overly smooth. Source Direct did not solve the problem. I never got to try this amp with my old Tekton speakers but I imagine that would be a great pairing since they are forward in the 4khz range.
Thank you JP and I agree with you on warm warm speakers not pairing up to good with The Marantz Pm8006 speakers like my Kef/Triangle Horns sounded great , Thank you for the comment !
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 I'm watching your Doge 10 review right now and it literally sounds like a perfect match for me. I'm wanting an amp with a fantastic midrange (for electric guitar) a bit on the forward side with good soundstage, imaging, & plenty of power. I've owned a bunch of integrated amps (some others the same as you like the Audiolab 6000a) & I feel I understand your ear/perspective well.
@@JPWinters I think you do also JP, The Doge video is so long JP I should have made 2 part video and I am not happy that i didn't go more into detail comparing the Doge VS My Yamaha .
I spent to much time talking about the build quality of the 59 pound Doge, its so important to me to let people know what their spending their hard earned money on .I been wanting to redo the video review but My evaluation of sound is the Same. not only did the Doge Wow me JP for pricepoint but dam its reliable also
I put the Doge threw Hell man I had to make sure it would hold up .
'True story' in my crazy mind JP
I did not care if I blew the Doge up
I bought it so it would be on me if something went BAD , I wanted to see if the Doge could take some serious abuse and I tell ya the Doge is a Beast !
I will buy another Doge soon .
Doge actually just sold out again with the new mk3 ! But hold on Doge got something up their sleeve coming soon 😆 But overall the Doge is the 1st amp at pricepoint to get me emotional will it be for everyone ? No nothing is lol
APPRICATE your SUPPORT you live in the U.S ?
What up TJ!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Great review TJ!
How was the amp with the JBL 530/580?
Happy Holidays and thanks for the video.
The Marantz sounded ok with the JBL studio 530/580 but not the best of synergy IMHO Happy Holidays
TJ how's it going my man merry Christmas and great new year
Merry Christmas !! Its going great !
I don't have to work tommorrow 😆 😆 😆
I don't use direct mode either. My experience is similar to yours. And, since I already bought the internal equalizer, i don't want to waste it😂.
Great review as always TJ and merry Christmas!
Merry Xmas Spikeout ! And the EQ gives the Marantz its Marantz house sound !
I also have owned many vintage Marantz amps love my 2270 from 1972
i didn't know you had the PM8006 solid amp for price all around my only regret is i wish i bought it years ago hopefully a 8007 comes out soon 😃 8006 Also sounds great with my home theater system (Marantz HTR) Preouts to the PM 8006
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 Mine is the Onkyo A-9030 entry level amp. I should state it clearly. However, my experience is very similar to yours...
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 I have to make a decision this week for something to power my Polk r 200s. I really like the look of the new Yamaha receivers and this the RXA4A. I thought about going with a nice 2 channel stereo with a sub and pre outs would work too. I want something warm with top end sparkle and decent midrange of course.
@@RockCity1111 yeah Yamaha recievers aren't that warm sounding more narural and lively . Denon or Marantz may be what you want with the warmth and sparkle my polks lsim 703 sound amazing with Marantz and both owned by sound united 😆 But I would love to see you buy what you want ! !
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 I want to use it with my tv to get better sound when watching TV or playing games. Surround isn't as important as quality of the sound. The dac in the Yamaha RXA4A is supposed to be great . It's so hard to choose without being able to go listen.
Let me ask you a question about your marantz amp. I picked one of these up a couple of months ago and I love the sound of it especially the phono stage and I noticed when I'm using it and changing the volume with the remote all the blue indicator lights on the front of the unit dim slightly. Now it doesn't happen when I just turn the volume knob but it does happen when I use the remote and the motorized potentiometer kicks in. Of course I asked marantz about it and they said that it was normal they even went so far as to tell me that they had a unit in the office and it did the same thing. I've asked a couple other people and haven't really gotten a response from them so I thought I'd ask you. Thanks for your help
I got ya ! Here's whats really going on. The actual Motor of the volume control thats engaged with Remote Use only is actually tide into the same 'circuit' that powers the display lights , so when you use the Remote volume control basically the electronic motor is borrowing power from the +/- 14 volts - reason for the dimming is because their using the same Power supply . Marantz done this to keep feedback from getting into the Pre gain stage signal giving you less noise 😃 Hope this helped
Your enthusiasm for music reproduction in general and this amp specifically come across very well. I think Marantz is a great brand producing quality, good value for money products but I also love Denon. I am a proud owner of the Denon pma 800ne, a budget amp from a few years back, which I think has it over the Marantz equivalent pm6007. I wondered if you'd heard the Denon pma 1600ne, which have similar specs to the 8006 but includes a DAC and if so, how do the two compare in your opinion?
I am about to video review the 40 pound Denon PMA 1700 high current Mosphete amp ' it's a beast !!! And it's a level above the Marantz PM8006 and it should be at $2100 U.S. the built in dac will be good enough for non audiophiles and beginner Audiophile but a seasoned audiophile will want to use an Outboard dac even my $300 Aune X8 majic dac has better performace
But remember Synergy Also plays a big part in amp/speakers pairing '
The Denon 1700 competes with Marants 50 2 channel intg amp which is a more improved PM 8006 @ $1800 U.S. The 50 has bigger mains transformers bigger power supply and 8 output stage transitors vs PM 8006 4 output stage transitors ' and PMA 800 competes with the Marantz 6007 ' just keeping It real !! 💯 thanks for stopping in '
I have pics on my Community page and I have uplaoded video shorts Of the Denon ' check out my more new videos '
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What about pairing them with Wharfedale Diamond 11.2 or comparing it with a new NAD C338 or Yamaha A-S501/701?
I’m thinking of getting this amp to run my Focal Aria 936s which can seem a little lifeless🤔🤔
Nice review sir , compare it with your audiolab amp .
Their different for sure Marantz a little more exspensive I need the Audiolab 8300a to compare against Marantz 😃 Both the same pricerange the Audiolab is s solid amp though !
The longer I listen the more TJ sounds like Joel Osteen. Preach it brother!
😆 that's a good 1 !!
Hi! Would you recommend the 8006 with the KEF 950/750 or Polk Audio ES60?? Thanks!
TJ I am an old vinyl spinner and am the original owner of a Marantz 2230b. Over the past year I invested $475 in repairs. My phono stage is still having issues so I am looking at new amps. I saw your 2270 vs PM8006 review. Would you recommend the PM8006 or any other amp that would give a 2230b feel. love it when it runs correctly but it may be time to upgrade. Thanks
Dang man hate to hear that !!!
Awesome amp and no the 8006 has that New Marantz Sound more antlitickle and revealing . Only few audio companies keep that old school analog sound just keeping it real . New Age Denon though may be up your alley !
Silly question? How long is the 8006 power cord? Thanks for the great reviews.
It has a detachable power cable stock i think 3ft
A 100% aluminium front?... potards, corners right and left please?
I have owned the Marantz PM8004 for 11 years. It’s essentially the same amp as the PM8006. Your review of the PM8006 agrees with my assessment of the PM8004. The build quality on these amps is on a very high level. I also agree on the imaging prowess of these amps. Where I disagree is on the ‘sassy S’ issue i.e. sibilance. My Marantz PM8004 has none. The cause of the sibilance that you are hearing may be your source or your speakers.
Well my Marantz has the V curve sonic chacter boosted low/highs and on 70s rock music like Santana and even new age singer like Michael Buble voice can have a little sibialnce and yes the majority of speakers i talked about in the review are more energetic up top. After owning 50 plus amps I have learned theirs no perfect amp But At Marantz pricepoint it is one of my favorite amps hands down -
Would you recommend the PM8005 if it were a couple hundred dollars cheaper? Thanksb
@@pauljames1586 The PM8004 and PM8005 are the same amp sonically. The PM8006 upgraded the phono preamp, otherwise it’s the same amp sonically as well. If you listen to a lot of vinyl the PM8006 may be the better choice. Although I found the phono preamp on my PM8004 to be very fine indeed. I haven’t listened to the PM8006 so I can’t comment on that particular unit.
@@Jim33142 Thank you for the response! I do listen to a lot of vinyl with an external preamp - the Schiit Mani 2.
@@pauljames1586 Your Mani 2 is top notch. If you are not going to use the Marantz phono section then the PM8005 could save you some money.
Very great review tee-jay thank you for that. What interest me is how does the 8006 compares to audiolab 8300xp i know its not a fair comparison but how would you describe the difference’s.
Thank you very much
The 8300xp was the cleanest most uncolored amp i ever spent time with very well balanced very good where the Marantz does have a V curve boosted bass/treble and the Marantz is an imaging Monster and the 8006 is on
the warm side of neutral whereas the 8300xp the audiolab is just more percise and dynamic , When i had my Burson audio Preamp hooked up to the Audiolab I could not believe the precision of clarity instrument seperation with the combo was on 🔥 .
Even though the 8300xp is a little bit more mature and cleaner sounding than the Marantz .
Marantz still holds it own powerful little integrated amp for sure .
I would like to compare the Audiolab 8300a dual mono integrated amp
vs the Marantz about the same price price point
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 i have now the audiolab 8300a and bought right now an marantz pm 8006.
Next week or so i can say how they compare. For my taste the audiolab 8300a is a precise but dry amplifier. It has very good resolution without coloration and fit well with warmer speakers. I had a audiolab 6000a too and the signature of the sound is almost the same but i think the 8300 plays a little bit more with ease and has little bit more body and calm. The most area where you notified a difference is that the base region on the 8300 is little bit fuller and gripier. It is a good amp if you want really neutral sound and thighten the sound allaround.
Thats why i want to check up the marantz. I had the marantz 6007 and compared to audiolab 6000a and 8300a it lacked precision and resolution. But it was fuller and less fatigue sound. So with the pm8006 i hope to get the fullness of the pm6007 with precision of audiolab gear.
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What about the last 12secs of the video lol 8 ☝with Audio .
I got audio on my mind and my mind on me audio ! Also i was WRONG the Toridal Transformer is not 600va but 625va !
I have a Sony dh190 and I noticed the power transformer in my Sony is also made by Bando like on that marantz although they’re very different. Just something I noticed. I’m surprised an amp I bought for 120$ has the same brand transformer as a 1500$ amp.
Trust me their much different
Marantz has A 625va toridal transformer
Its not the Same as the Sony .
Sony has an el transformer thats 150va
Just keeping it real
I almost reviewed that sony actually sounded great with my Pioneer FS52s i was shocked for total pricepoint !
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 I totally understand that it’s not even a toroidal I don’t think. I just was surprised. That little Sony is quite impressive for its price. My next integrated will be the iota stack I think run bridged.
Great input. If I pair it up with Elac debut 2.0 bookshelf, will it be good.
Man the pairing isnt that good with ub52s even though the power is there to drive them with goid density just keeping it real ! Personally My Yamaha AS-1100 sounded great wish i still had my Yamaha AS801 i can see that one being a Good pairing. Check out my amp pairing video of elac ub52s i break it all down !!
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It is not marked where the phase is and where the zero is, there is no marking on the cable either?
Hello TEE JAY I hope you are doing well and you are healthy and blessed. I haven't seen your post lately I just want to know if you are okay. Stay safe
Hey Donald thanks for asking been pullong some long Hours at work .
I just pulled 34 days str8 it was tuff
I had today off finally and finished Half of my review of the Triangle 40th Anneversity edtion Comete , I should have uploaded in the nexted couple of days 😃
Hello, last week after many years I changed the speakers, after a lot of research, availability in Argentina and obviously prices, I bought Wharfedale 12.2 and I am very happy listening to them, I have a Polk Audio HTS10 subwoofer and I continue to adjust it as the days goes by, a Loxjie D30 DAC and a NAD 325 amplifier, I already ordered 12 gauge cables (do they need to be oxygen-free??). The seller tells me that the best upgrade would be to change the speakers (he seems like a good guy) but I've had them for 1 week!! I want to listen to them for a couple of years, so a possibility would be to give my beloved, beloved, NAD325 and approximately 800 USD to upgrade to a Marantz PM8005 made in Japan, is it worth the change? Or should I save more and buy another more powerful or higher end one? Thank you very much and greetings!
Hi TJ, have you tried with Wharfedale Evo 4.2? Thank you
Never tried the 4.2s
Are the corners on the front made of métal ??
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I’m thinking to add to my Marantz pm 8006 the power amplifier Advance Paris X-A160, what do you think of my idea ?????
I never heard of that Company so i can't comment but I woulf advise you to check out what their return policy is , that way if you dont like you can return without losing your money on something you dont like .
I'm running B&W's 603s2 anniversary editions on my PM8006.
Got me thinking. Would this amp be comfortable with the B&W 700 series?
What speakers are you driving with your pm8006?
Geez i have driven dozens of mu speakers solid amp for sure -IMHO Yes 700s will do great with amp -
Badazz amp for price point ! So safe on lively speakers
Hi excellent video I am bit confused as I am using marantz pm7001 that also producing 70wpc and this also producing the same power whats the difference . Plz reply as I want to upgrade to pm8006. Is it worth to upgrade or not .Thanks .I am using this with focal chorus726.
The Pm 8006 is a high current amp
And can drive up to 45-amps of power
For dynamic peaks and keep up with complex bass passages.
Your 7000 can only draw up to 15-amps
Its not how many watts that matters but the quality Of them watts that matter the 8006 has more flesh n body to the sound and much stronger bass impact even at lower volumes.
Easier said the PM 8006 has more torque power, watts to me is the biggest lie in Audio I have 50 watt amps that sound louder and better than my 100 watt amps i have owned .
Yes, I have owned (and do own) many very powerful, high current amplifiers. There is something special about big Krell, McIntosh, Bryston amps that carry a “freight train” type of sound. Huge, weighty and very powerful at all volume levels. One of my favorite combinations is Revel M20s powered by a Mark Levinson No. 383 Integrated Amplifier, 70 lbs, 100Wpc, class A, huge current reserves! Current is KING.
Perfect review!!!!.
And 1 question. Please!!! MARANTZ pm 8006 mixed with TRIANGLE BOREA BR 8 ???.it's okay? Its a good composition??. Thanks a lot!!!!.regards
I never got a chance to try the bro8 but my 🔺 Comete EZ/40th sound great with the Marantz its a sweet amp and pairs up to a large variety of different speakers
Hope this helped but i would 'Guess'the match would be good ! Or the IOTAVX-STACK
Sweet review!!! So how long did it take you to earn that belt and stripes..besides be an Audiophile ,your a disciplined student of the Arts.Badass
Yes Sir took me 23 years
i like how you said earned !
My O'Sensei was ole school !
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 Very Very Badass Tee-Jay. Martial Arts..is Spiritual,Mental,and Physical.You the MAN. That's all I can say. Many many Props brother
@@thomasstanfel7589 Thanks Thomas
Greatest expierence of my life .
Hey TJ once again love from india. With you guidence and advance i ended up ordering audiolab. How do you compare this to audiolab 6000a. Apart from tones of the amp which would you vote for. You had mention audiolab has capacitor of 15000x 4 where marantz has 18000 x 2 thats a substantial difference. Why so?
The Marantz doesn't need a large power storage supply of filter caps Marantz uses higher quality caps connected very close to the outputstage But the The Marantz Has its current feedback and a large 600va tordial power transformer and the audiolab uses a 200va power transformer The Marantz is more powerful but at the end of the day the better amp is the one that pairs up to your speakers better to the sound you like 😃 their both very good amps
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Hey T jay... once again i just want let you know how good your videos are very very informative and engaging.
How much is the offer price on pm 8006 in the usa.?
@@roev5296 the Marantz is $1500.00US now , The Comapny Sound United owns Marantz/Denon/Pioneer/Onkyo and sound united took the price increase of 20 percent quickly the Marantz use to be $1200.00US but prices on audio are going up.
Even the Audiolab will go up to $1200.00
At the first of the year , I will say this
In my humble opion if i had a choice between Marantz 8006 /audiolab 6000a to use as a 'Pure dedicated PreAmp'
i would choose the Audiolab to hook up to a better amp 😃 you made a solid buy with the Audiolab ! The Audiolab having pure direct preamp mode is outstanding ! I would like to buy a small tube amp to add to the Audiolab this way i could use the tube amp to drive the high frequencey and the Audiolab to drive the low frequency ! Yes me talking about bi-amping 😃
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 The power transformer of the Marantz is 625VA.
@@82ivaylo thanks Man appricate that i thought the 8005 had the 625va/ and 8006 has the 600va But I rhink your correct thats almost as big as the Transformer in the Yammy AS1200 which is 635va but Yammy a?48 pounder with mosphetes , But with a beefy Transformer you get much better low end imho and itd more easy to drive 4 ohm loads thanks again
So now i can tell the comparison between audiolab 8300a and marantz pm 8006.
With audiolab 8300a you can hear more in the music and the little details and texture. 8300a is more neutral and has more calm.
Marantz is a little more dynamic, bright and more oomph. But has not good resolution in comparison. I think the marantz is too overmotivated.
For flat sounding or not so good speakers i would chose for marantz becaus it will kick the speakers to „make music“
But if you have very good speakers and you need resolution and texture or dont need the v curve i would chose 8300a
Going to be Spending alot of time with both for the comparrsion 😃
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Che-Lu Martial arts Academy 33 years
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 that’s awesome!
Hi TeeJay. How does this amp suit the Elac UB52’s?
Honestly i didn't like the Combo Needed more of a lovely amp - like Yamaha to trally bring out the best of elac but thats me - but Kef/Triangle sounded amazing with Marantz !! One of my favorite new age amps @ pricepoint !
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 Thanks brother. I will check out some Yammies then. 👌
@@reclused the AS801 sounds great with elac but my 52 pound Yamaha OMG !! Check out my elac review at the very end i had yamaha driving thr hell out of those 4ohm speakers' effortlessly they do like alot of power -
Is the paceflate made of aluminum or plastic?
Plastic
Is that Shotokan belt?
I have trained Shotokan before in Winchester KY ' I had to learn a Tradtional Kata' but no that's my Nidan in Che-Lu Martial arts '
23:15 😂😂😂
Lol i had to !! 😃
Those two black Cola cans...if they can paint them red😄.
That would be Awesome ! Nichicon special made for Marantz 😃 I was shocked to see them mounted to the heat sink !
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120LOL
Would you pair this with Dali Opticon 2? I have low budget yamaha rn303 and i am not realy happy with the sound. Are my speakers shit or is my amp shit,please someone let me know? The Dali's werent cheap so hoping its not them
Marantz will be a huge upgrade and more powerful for driving 4 ohm speakers that are rated at 87db yeah should be a big big upgrade over the Yamaha
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 how about smaller pm6007? Not strong enough? Thank you for anwsering
@@timotimatosevic5207 most loekly2 not enough power to drive those speakers properly
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Did you ever had any expirirnce with Denon1600ne I could buy it for about 1000€ and i read good things?
@@timotimatosevic5207 man I love Denon But if i personally was buying another Denon around that price i would find a used 2000ivr BEAST ! trust me
Is it possible to plus a Sub on this Amp ?
Yes , Theirs a dedicated preout for a powered sub
Rather get the PM 7000N.Includes Subwoofer terminal Helios streamer Bluetooth 60 watts p channel all for £1000.
8006 has subwoofer outputs also and a much much bigger power supply of 625va also the 8006 you can hook up 2 different sets of speakers and 8006 had 3 tone controls Bass midrange treble l , The 8006 has a much more heftier sound more weight and better bass control than 7000N and 8006 is built in Japan .
Basically its convenence vs Performace
Theirs no digital built into the 8006 its pure analog for a quiter noise floor
I am thinking to replace yamaha as801 with marantz pm8006, is it a wise decision
I had the Yammy AS 801 also
what would you suggest marantz pm8006 much better
@@viktor97716 Umm truely that really depends on the speaker pearing (synergy) and your taste . But the Marantz has a hevier price tag about $600.00 US more 😥 What speakers you working with, imho yes i like the Marantz better
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 wharfedale lintons and wharfedale evo4.4 speakers
@@viktor97716 Got Ya , I know a lot of people that Use Audiolab amps with those speakers ! The synergy is suppose to be outstanding , Audiolab/Wharfdale are brother sister companies basically the same company, If i was in your shoes i would go after the Audiolab 8300a or 6000a , I been asking AAV to send me the 8300a to compare against the Marantz .
AAV is about to bring the 8300a back to the U.S.
Experience with marantz pm 8006 and power amplifier ???
You mean using as a dedicated amp ? Or added power amp ?
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 power amp in marantz pm 8006.
@@andresaraiva81 yes I used the Freya plus preamp and the Noval preamp sounded to antlitikle imho also used my Burson Composer as preamp which didn't sounded pretty good PM8006 does work well as dedicated amp
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 I was thinking of connecting Marantz MM7025 to Marantz pm 8006. or Advance Paris X-A160 EVO or Advance Paris BX-1 to Marantz PM 8006.
But since I have no experience, I'm asking advice from those who understand more than me....
This vs. Yamaha as 801
I am a huge Yamaha fan since 1989 we I bought my CA 810 - But My subjective opion Marantz 8006 another level you'd need atleast a AS-1000 to compete ' I bought the AS801 and honestly I was sad that my older AX 497 was much better !
Just keeping It real ' But really will depend on your speakers as well (Synergy)
@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 I have a pair of pioneer hpm 100s, was curious what's out there that would make them shine
Speak louderly please