Marantz integrated amplifier PM4200

Description

Marantz Integrated Amplifier PM4200: Full Description and Specifications

The Marantz PM4200 is a stereo integrated amplifier that was part of Marantz's entry-level hi-fi offerings in the early 2000s. It aimed to deliver the characteristic "Marantz sound" – often described as warm, smooth, and musical – in an affordable package. While not packed with high-end features, it provided a solid foundation for a stereo system, offering sufficient power for typical home listening and a decent array of inputs. Key Specifications:

• Power Output (8Ω, 20Hz - 20kHz): 30 Watts per channel
• Power Output (6Ω, 20Hz - 20kHz): 40 Watts per channel
• Power Output (4Ω, 20Hz - 20kHz): 50 Watts per channel
• Dynamic Power (8/6/4Ω): 50W / 60W / 70W
• Frequency Response: 10Hz - 50kHz (+0dB, -3dB)
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.03% (20Hz - 20kHz, 8Ω load)
• Damping Factor: 80
• Input Sensitivity:
  • Phono (MM): 2.5mV / 47kΩ
  • Line Level (CD, Tuner, Aux, Tape): 150mV / 20kΩ
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR):
  • Phono (MM): 86dB
  • Line Level: 96dB
• Channel Separation (1kHz/10kHz): 70dB / 70dB (Line Level)
• Inputs:
  • Phono (MM)
  • CD
  • Tuner
  • Aux
  • Tape In/Out
• Outputs:
  • Speaker A & B terminals
  • Headphone jack
  • Tape Out
• Tone Controls:
  • Bass: ±10dB at 100Hz
  • Treble: ±10dB at 10kHz
• Loudness Control: +8dB at 50Hz, +4dB at 10kHz (at -30dB volume)
• Power Consumption: 110W (maximum)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 440 x 116 x 343 mm
• Weight: 6.0 kg
• Remote Control: Yes, included

Key Features:

• Solid Build Quality: Typical of Marantz, offering a robust and well-assembled unit.
• Warm and Musical Sound: Designed to deliver a smooth and enjoyable listening experience, often praised for its vocal reproduction.
• Discrete Power Amplifier Stage: Contributes to the amplifier's clean and dynamic sound.
• Source Direct Function: Bypasses the tone controls for a more direct signal path and potentially higher fidelity.
• Phono Input (MM): Allows direct connection of a turntable with a moving magnet cartridge.
• Multiple Line-Level Inputs: Provides flexibility for connecting various audio sources.
• Tape Monitor Loop: Enables connection of a tape deck or external processor.
• A/B Speaker Switching: Allows connection and selection of two sets of speakers.
• Headphone Output: For private listening.
• System Remote Control: Can also control compatible Marantz CD players and tuners.
• Large Power Transformer: Contributes to stable power delivery.