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MARANTZ NEW REFERENCE 10 SERIES

Hi guys, I have been always curious about Marantz reference series but i had never had the chance to try it.
I came across today of this new series coming out in January. A friend of mine that went to Munich told me that they were amazing sounding units together. Only black finish in the US. 

http://www.us.marantz.com/us/Products/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?CatId=HiFiComponents&SubCatId=0&...
http://www.us.marantz.com/us/Products/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?CatId=ReferenceSeries&ProductId=...

I have the feeling that this combo will be in the must have this coming year for many of us!
Kind regards and happy new year.


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maplegrovemusic
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I read it on the link to Whathifi you posted
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maplegrovemusic
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Marantz tells us the power amplifier section is built in a dual mono arrangement, with each channel powered from a dedicated supply. In a break from tradition, the power amplifier circuitry is Class D, but designed from the ground up by Marantz to deliver a suitably high-end performance.
Read more at http://www.whathifi.com/news/marantz-reveals-more-details-10-series-reference-range#3GcF6cYvSRoGLQbT...
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mountainsong OP
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I had never owned Marantz Reference. I was looking forward to try this series. It is a class D design a move away from previous design?
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twoleftears
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Yup.  AFAIK, previously they were just good ole class AB.  Time to pick up a PM11S3, methinks.
joefama
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The Marantz Reference PM11S3 & SA11S3 is a bargain compared to the new Reference 10 Series.

Also look at the price point $9,000 MSRP for combination price Marantz PM-11S3 & SA-11S3.

Verse 6k more now replaced with Marantz Reference PM-10 & SA-10 @ $15,000 for inferior Class D technology and a step down sound ultimately.

The PM-11S3 & SA-11S3 is the winner and will be the classic  Marantz pieces audiophiles will want to keep.

Sorry to say the new Marantz PM-10 & SA-10 will be in the dog pound.



 

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