Review! The Marantz PM8006 Integrated Amplifier!

Hands on with the Marantz PM8006.

Intro music by: Cody High - Ennui

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Speakers used in the evaluation:

Mistral Audio BOW A-2
Klipsch RP600M
Klipsch Forte III
Harbeth P3ESR (40th Anniversary Model)
Amphion Helium 410
Dali Oberon 3
SVS Ultra Monitors
Triangle Titus EZ
Buchardt Audio S300 MK II
Buchardt Audio S400

[paulalanputnam]

Love how you explain sound with words. It makes things so much easier to understand for someone with almost no technical background like me. Thanks for your vids.

[chrisr]

This review is spot on! One thing though not covered is reliability - super important.. I bought my 8004 early 2011, so 8 years ago, and it's been on 24/7 since then... still super quiet, not a cracking sound when turning the volume control, works like it is new out of the box. I can't say the same about arcam alpha, which lasted a couple years, NAD 315 which lasted a couple months, Adcom 5300 and pre 710 wich lasted about a year...

[simonworthington-eyre]

I love Marantz equipment, this review slightly downplays how good this amp is, it is spectacular. Personally I am stoked with my MCR611 and Q Acoustics Concept 20 speakers!!

[markwilson]

Monster review man! Love the comparison section..thanks Sean!

[gordonkam]

Great review. I have a 8005 paired with Fritz speakers and I can listen all day without fatigue.

[StevenSchmitt]

Thanks Sean! Being new to this whole audio thing, you've really helped me learn a lot, and I'm very grateful.👍

[Corca]

Really appreciating the "bonus comparison section" in your reviews. Helps us audioheads to finetune targeting the sound we are after. Keep up the good work and thank you!

[SwapanDas]

Thank you for your nice review! Unfortunately, you didn't say anything about the phono-stage of 8006!

[boezinter]

Would love to see a rega brio review and comparision against the Marantz PM 8006. Thanks for the reviews!

[christianvongoller]

I have the Marantz 5005 amp and love that unit. Yeah, sure I am ready for the PM8006, but my budget isn't ready. lol I am glad that Marantz and some other companies have not forgotten about those of Us that can not afford the super high end, but love good quality, good sounding equipment!

[donalddeorio]

Last year I upgraded my av pre-amp from a Rotel to the av7005, it was a big improvement, though I did get 18 years out of the Rotel. Marantz does make a great product, good quality, and used at $350 for a $1500 preamp

[pradeeppradeep-ojwu]

Very good review . Was waiting for it, now I will buy pm8006 .

[JPWinters]

Just want to say for people reading the Source Direct on my PM8006 doesn't behave in this way. The difference is very subtle. It cleans up the bass a bit. It also adds just a small touch of sparkle on the high end. The separation of instruments marginally improves with Source Direct on. I would say I prefer Source Direct on, but the unit sounds good either way.

[mikehanks]

It's a great time to be into audio. We have so many choices among some very good products and at fairly reasonable prices. I guess I'm not a purest because I would not own an amp without tone controls. They have made all the difference in almost every audio system I've ever had, including my most recent one when I dumped all of my vintage stuff and bought all new modern components for my main sound room. I really like the addition of a midrange control. That's a nice touch. Back in the day (!970's) that was a common, even an expected feature. My Sansui has three and the Pioneer has two bass and two treble level adjustments. In my experience, a little tweak of those control can do wonders for the overall sound of a system. Another great review. By the way, Under Armor HQ is just up the road from me and I'm going to put in a good word for you.

[warfam_clan]

Great review. I don't think there is anything wrong with tone controls. Gone are the days where people are looking down on products that have them. Marantz are a big hitter in the Hifi world and they wouldn't put them on there if they thought they weren't necessary. Also, audiophiles these days are also starting to dabble with tone adjustments. Check out Steve Guttenberg's review of the Schiit Loki. Nicely done!

[jamesindrihovic]

I watched it twice.your so good at this you helped me make my decision to consider buying this amp .thankyou.

[Doeve]

Nice review! I’m myself really happy with my PM6006/NA6006/Dali Zensor 7 setup.

[earlyetman]

My money would be on the Marantz lasting 20-50 years, the others not so much…Never owned Marantz until I bought a PM8004, then a PM6006. I must say that they are great, well built units.
I have owned massive amounts of esoteric/high end equipment over 35 years. My recommendation is speakers first, amplification, everything else (IMO). I truly enjoyed my McIntosh, Krell, Bryston, YBA, Pass, Classe’, Arcam, audio jewelry, but the Marantz works beautifully for my (older) ears now! I my opinion Krell and Bryston sounded the best, McIntosh was the prettiest by far! Marantz seems to meld these attributes together to make an enjoyable Hi-Fi experience. It’s like your favorite sofa, easy chair, recliner, etc, comfy and delicious. Please enjoy your audio journeys!

[williammay]

Great review....thanks for your take on these pieces of equipment .

[idc]

Great review! Thanks.

Hope the folks at Rega send you the Rega Brio amp for review one day.