The PM6006 is an upgraded successor of the multi-award-winning PM6005. Of course, we have retained the pre-amp and power-amp sections that exclusively feature discrete components – not a single IC in sight of the signal path. The PM6006 is upgraded for peak current at the amplifier stage, which makes it possible to refine the sound for you in much more detail. You can connect this superb integrated amplifier directly to a vast range of digital sources and use its superior 24bit/192kHz high current CS4398 DAC to create an unbelievably high level of audio enjoyment with new media. Furthermore, the unit includes now 2 optical and 1 coaxial digital inputs (an additional optical input from the predecessor, PM6005). And the complete digital section is fully shielded by an extra metal housing to ensure that the digital stage has no effect on the analogue signal. And of course all of the original features - such as five-line audio input including phono, two-pairs of gold-plated speaker connections with the convenience of bi-wiring, and a remote handset - are all still there. The lower impedance shielded Toroidal transformer, as well as customized components and unique Marantz HDAM modules care for powerful, dynamic and detailed original Marantz sound. In short, the new PM6006 is a new star with excellent genes FEATURES Channels 2 Current Feedback Topology o Full balanced circuitry architecture - Double Mono Power Amp construction - Phono EQ: Standard / Current Feedback / Constant Current Feedback o / - / - Digital in: USB-B / optical / coaxial / USB-A - / o / o / - Sample Rate Digital In 192 kHz / 24-bit USB-A: DSD / WAV / FLAC / AIFF / ALAC - USB-B DSD Audio Streaming (DoP): DSD2.8 / DSD5.6 - USB-B PCM sample rate - DAC chip CS4398 Asynchronous mode rear USB - Bit-perfect transmission - Ground isolator for DAC Mode operation - Bluetooth / aptX / NFC - Streaming audio from PC - Wi-Fi / Wired LAN - Internet radio - AirPlay Audio Streaming - Windows Play to - vTuner / Spotify* - DLNA certified - DSD-Audio network streaming - Lossy formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC - Lossless formats: DSD / FLAC HD 192/24 / ALAC 96/24 / WAV 192/24 / AIFF - Gapless Playback - Remote APP: iDevice / Android - Analog mode - HDAM version SA3, SA2 Power Transformer: Toroidal / El o / - High Grade Audio Components o Customised Components o Symmetric PCB Layout - Aluminium extrusion heat sink o Copper plated chassis - Tri Tone Control (Bass / Mid / Treble) - Balance / Bass / Treble / Loudness o / o / o / o Inputs/Outputs Audio Inputs 5 Digital in: USB-B / optical / coaxial / USB-A - / 2 / o / - Phono Input: MM / MC o / - Audio Outputs 1 Balanced In / Out - / - Pre-out / Main-in - / - Power Amp Direct IN - Gold Plated Cinch o Speaker A / B o Speaker Terminals Metal (Gold) Screw Number of terminals 4 D-Bus o Floating Control Bus (3.5 mm mono jack x 2) - Headphone Out o Headphone Gain Control (low / mid / high) - Power Output (8 / 4 Ohm RMS) 45 W / 60 W Frequency Response 10 Hz - 70 kHz Total Harmonic Distortion 0.08 % Damping Factor 100 Input Sensitivity: MM 2.2 mV / 47 kOhm Input Sensitivity: MC - Signal to Noise Ratio: MM / MC 83 dB / - Input Sensitivity: High level 200 mV / 20 kOhm Input Sensitivity: Balanced High level - Signal to Noise Ratio: High level 102dB(2V input) Input Sensitivity: Power Amp Direct IN - Signal to Noise Ratio: Power Amp Direct IN - A-B Speaker A/B for the connection of two pair of speakers at the same time. They can run single as A or B, but as well as A+B at the same time. Current Feedback Current Feedback amplification is a well known, Marantz’ original circuit technology. The Current Feedback amplifier technology fits perfectly with the high requirements set for Super Audio software providing wide-bandwidth, high-speed reproduction. The impedance at the Current Feedback point is limited resulting in a very low phase shift. Marantz receivers and amplifiers equipped with Current Feedback can keep the phase compensation via Negative FeedBack (NFB) to a minimum, resulting in high through-rate, excellent transient response and superb sonic transparency for the full bandwidth. Unlike conventional Voltage Feedback amplification, the Current Feedback amplification makes the power amplifier in-sensitive to difficult loudspeaker loads. Customized Components On paper an electrical component might look excellent but the result may fall short of the combined design expectations. Marantz selects the appropriate components for the specific design application. In some cases it’s simply not possible to use standard components that meet the high Marantz standards. These components will then be specially made for Marantz in close cooperation with the Marantz engineers. D-Bus To optimize equipment in terms of ease of use, Marantz has designed the D-Bus system. Received remote control commands are communicated via this bus. This enables equipment without IR-receiver like tuners or hidden system together with an external IR eye to be controlled via the bypacked Marantz System Remote Controller. Shottky Diodes A Shottky diode is a special type of diode with a very low forward-voltage drop compared to normal diodes. This lower voltage drop translates into higher system efficiency. Shottky diodes have very fast signal handling, can easily stay higher temperatures and are sensitive very low voltages. Symmetrical Circuit Layout To achieve the best possible sonic performance, signal paths need to be short, direct and mirror imaged. The construction of our circuitry provides improved stereo imaging by ensuring close to perfect symmetry between right and left channel layout. Toroidal Transformer Toroidal transformer has several advantages over a normal EI core transformer. It is very efficient and therefore delivers more power compared to the same size of an EI core transformer. In addition, due to its shape, the electromagnetic radiation and the mechanical vibration are extremely low all ending in a better sound quality.
