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Specifications

Sophisticated new aluminum/reinforced resin front panel
Xyron High rigid disc tray, base and precision drive
MP3/WMA playback capability for CD-R and CD-RW discs
USB input for Music playback by USB memory or iPod Digital Connection *1, *2, *3
Separate power supply and audio circuit boards
Double-shielded Toroidal power transformer
Audio circuits with HDAM®-SA2
Audiophile-grade selected components
High performance Cirrus Logic D/A converter CS4398
Headphone output with current buffer amplifier
Double layer bottom chassis
Machined chassis-mount analog outputs with zero-impedance copper plate
Copper shielded digital output circuit
Power Standby, Detachable Power Cord
Hand held remote controller

3yr warranty.

*1 Support MP3/WMA/AAC(.m4a) files (Except DRM files)
*2 The audio files from USB device will be converted to 44.1kHz/16bit LPCM signal with digital processing and connected to D/A converter CS4398 as it is. Then they are reproduced to analog signals by the high quality audio circuits with HDAM®-SA2.
*3 The audio files from USB device aren't outputted from the digital outputs of SA8003.

FEATURES
Disc Capacity 1
Playback Formats Disc: SA-CD(Stereo), CD, CD-R/RW(CD-DA/MP3/WMA), USB: MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC
HDAM HDAM and HDAM-SA2
Current Feedback Analog Stage -
Power Transformer Double-shielded large capacity Toroidal power transformer
Zero-Impedance Plate
Double Layerd Bottom Plates
Audio DAC Cirrus Logic CS4398
Display On/Off
Selectable Filters -
SA-CD/CD Text - / -

AUDIO IN/OUTPUTS
Analog L&R Out Unbalanced: 1 (Gold Plated Machined Brass)
Headphone Out 1 (with Level)
Digital Out Coax: 1, Opt: 1
Digital In -
Other In/Out -
External control -
D-Bus Remote (RC-5) In/Out 1/1
SPECIFICATIONS
SACD
Format 1-Bit DSD
Sampling Frequency 2.8224MHz
Dynamic Range 112dB
Frequency Response 2Hz - 50kHz
THD 0.0020% (1kHz)
CD Audio
Format 16-Bit Linear PCM
Sampling Frequency 44.1kHz
Dynamic Range 100dB
Frequency Response 2Hz - 20kHz (-3dB)
THD 0.0020% (1kHz)

GENERAL
Color Black
Front Panel Aluminum/Glass-reinforced resin
Remote Control Device Remote with Marantz Amp. Basic Control Function
Power Requirement AC 120V 60Hz
Power Consumption 25W (Standby: 0.5W)
Dimensions W x H x D (Inches) 17-5/16" x 4-5/16" x 13-9/16"
Weight (lbs)

A8003 Stereo SA-CD / CD Player

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Think of the SA8003 SA-CD/CD player as the beneficiary of continuous refinement. As good as previous Marantz disc players were, the SA8003 moves several steps closer to that elusive Holy Grail that transports you to a vivid live performance. From its new disc tray and USB port to Marantz’s exclusive HDAM® circuitry, the SA8003 is your window into the souls of your favorite performers.

The Marantz SA8003 brings advanced engineering to all manner of discs – SA-CDs, CDs, even MP3- and WMA-encoded CD-Rs and –RWs. And its advanced digital processing and best-in-class analog circuitry bring even your flash-card playlists to life thanks to a front-panel USB input.
But Marantz design doesn’t extend to just the obvious. As an example, we’ll ask a question: Almost no one thinks twice about the disc tray, right? Well, Marantz engineers do. And when you realize that the tray is the most important mechanical link between your favorite discs and the rest of the disc player, you realize just how important it is.

That’s why Marantz helped develop a material called Zylon for the SA8003’s tray. Zylon is a composition of rigid-rod chain molecules of poly(p-phenyene-2,6-benzobisoxazole) or PBO for short. (Now you know why we call it Zylon!) This new tray material has high tensile strength and a high modulus of elasticity. Because it isolates the disc so well from the micro-vibrations inherent in any drive mechanism, it allows the digital circuitry to process a more accurate data stream. This, in turn, translates directly into a more coherent and pleasing aural experience.

While you’re taking a virtual tour of the SA8003’s interior, look at the large toroidal transformer. In addition to the exterior casing that damps stray flux fields even further, you’ll notice a large brass mounting screw that helps hold the transformer firmly in place. Why brass? Simply because it’s totally non-conductive due to the non-magnetic material, it plays a role in reducing extraneous noise. True, it might be a small improvement but it’s an example of the lengths to which Marantz engineers go to optimize every aspect of a component’s performance.

We’d also like to point out the separate power supply and audio circuit boards that flank the transformer for even further noise suppression capability.

We’ve used the SA8003’s high-performance Cirrus Logic digital-to-analog converter in other – and far more expensive – disc players in the past. This circuit brings several advantages. In technical terms, its architecture combines a proprietary multi-bit/Delta-Sigma demodulator with noise shaping technology. It eliminates the need for dynamic component matching within the D/A converter itself as well as removes potential destructive artifacts from the resulting signal. For SA-CD playback, the Cirrus IC accepts the SA-CD’s 2.8224 MHz sampling rate directly without the need for decimation. And an integral 50 kHz low-pass filter protects downstream components from potential oscillation.

You’ll also notice a number of critically selected parts at important spots in the analog output circuitry. They’ve been chosen because they meet the criteria established not only in the lab but also in the listening room. And you’ll see Marantz’s proprietary HDAM SA2 circuits there, too. Used primarily as output buffers, these HDAM circuits benefit from a discrete component complement rather than earlier ICs.

Under all this advanced circuitry, you might not notice the double-layer chassis bottom plate. But it provides long-term alignment for all the SA8003’s separate assemblies as well as helps damp external vibration.

If you look carefully, you’ll certainly see the large copper plate behind the machined, chassis-mounted gold-plated analog outputs. The plate minimizes any ground potential between the outputs and results in quieter playback. The outputs themselves are spaced to allow your choice of any interconnect. Mounting them directly to the chassis means you won’t pull them off when changing cables. Small points? Well, not really. When you add up all the similar touches within the SA8003, you’ll understand their surprisingly-large cumulative effect. And it results from an almost maniacal determination to make the SA8003 as good as it can possibly be.

The shielded digital output provides yet another example of this approach. Rather than allowing spurious radiation, as is the case with most digital outputs, the copper case effectively traps digital pulses and prevents them from interfering with adjacent circuits.

The headphone output, usually far down on the priority list for lesser players, includes a high-speed current buffer circuit for minimal interference, maximum articulation, stability, and fatigue-free listening.

Complete with a soft-touch Power/Standby switch and full-function remote, the SA8003 brings top-shelf disc playback to a wider audience than ever before. A true Marantz, it contains the most advanced circuits in a chassis that’s highly styled to blend with any décor. It’s a stunning contemporary expression of the Marantz “look,“ long the standard for the entire home entertainment industry.

Want elegant proof that Marantz has never forgotten the audiophile? Just take a look at the CD5003 single disc CD player. It delivers that signature Marantz combination of superb audio performance, refined cosmetics, and surprising flexibility. With circuitry refinements and parts selection directly traceable to our Reference Series and convenience features that make it ideal for both playing and learning music, the CD5003 is all you need to fully appreciate your favorite artists.

Specifications

Sophisticated new aluminum/reinforced resin front panel
Analog audio circuits featuring HDAM®-SA2
High performance Cirrus Logic stereo D/A converter
Current-buffered headphone output
Audio EX mode for super-quiet performance
MP3/WMA playback capability
Variable pitch control
Adjustable Quick Replay
CD-Text, MP3/WMA tag data display
Independent gold plated analog output jacks

3yr warranty.

FEATURES
Disc Capacity 1
Playback Formats CD, CD-R/-RW (CD-DA/MP3/WMA)
Power Transformer EI
Display Off
CD Text
Random/Repeat Play
Recording Edit Mode
AMS (Auto Music Scan) Mode
Peak Search
Disc Changeable In Play -
Pitch Control
Headphone level Control

AUDIO IN/OUTPUTS
Headphone Out
Analog L&R Out Independent Gold Plated L&R x1
Digital Optical Out 1
Digital Coaxial Out 1
OTHER
External control (RS232C) Flasher In: 1
D-Bus Remote (RC-5) In/Out 1/1

SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO SECTION
Format 16-Bit Linear PCM, MP3, WMA,
Sampling Frequency CD:44.1kHz, MP3/WMA:32,44.1,48kHz
Dynamic Range 100dB
Frequency Response 2Hz - 20kHz
THD 0.002%
S/N Ratio 110dB

GENERAL
Color Black
Front Panel Aluminum/Glass-reinforced resin
Remote Control Device Remote integrated Marantz amp. control function
Power Requirement AC 120V 60Hz
Power Consumption 14W
Dimensions W x H x D (Inchs) 17 5/16 x 4 1/8 x 13 3/8
Weight (lbs)

CD5003 Single Disc CD Player
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Here’s an affordable CD player that uses parts originally developed for our Reference Series disc players. Case in point? The HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module) first developed to meet the challenge of reproducing the subtle nuances of the original Compact Disc. In the CD5003, we use the SA2 version at critical analog circuit junctions to insure smooth and ultra-fast signal transfer from one stage to another.
The D/A converters themselves come from Cirrus Logic. Yes, we’ve used them before but only in far more expensive products such as our THX-certified DV8400 DVD player. So we know they’re good. In fact, they’re capable of handling high definition audio data streams (DSD and 24-bit/192 kHz PCM signals) without losing their composure. You might think they’re a bit of overkill for CD reproduction. But you’ll know better once you hear the CD5003.

Connecting the CD5003 to the rest of your system is easy, even if you choose high performance cables. For one thing, the gold-plated output terminals are widely spaced so they won’t cramp heavy duty connectors. And the terminals are chassis-mounted so they’ll take the strain of audiophile interconnects.

For private listening, the current-buffer headphone amplifier uses high slew rate op amps to bring you extraordinary sound quality.

If you’re a musician, the word “tuning” probably causes a grimace. That’s because it’s often very difficult to play along with a disc because of pitch differences between it and an instrument. The CD5003 offers an easy solution to that dilemma, a pitch adjustment that “retunes” the disc so you don’t have to return your guitar or anything else you’re playing! And this pitch adjustment is perfect for slowing down those hard-to-learn riffs that can make or break a performance.

Don’t forget the CD5003’s Quick Replay feature either. Just push a remote control button and the CD5003 instantly “backs up” anywhere from 5 to 60 seconds (your choice) and begins playing again. So if you didn’t catch that riff the first time, you can quickly hear it again. And again.

Audiophiles, on the other hand, want everything just as it was recorded. So if you’re of that persuasion, you’ll really appreciate the CD5003’s selectable Audio EX mode. It bypasses the pitch control, mutes the digital output, and shuts the FL display off completely. With those three potential noise sources eliminated, you’ll be able to hear everything just as the artists intended.

You’ll also be interested to know that the CD5003 plays more than just conventional CDs. It’s ready for CD-R and CD-RW discs with MP3 and WMA files, too. So you can listen to your favorite playlists with full CD convenience.

In addition to all the information you need to locate and enjoy your favorite passages, the high density fluorescent display also shows CD Text. Simply press the remote’s TEXT button to see the album title, track title, artist and composer name, etc. (Of course, this information has to be recorded onto the disc in the first place but you’d be surprised how many discs include this today.)

For custom installation demands, the CD5003 has a detachable AC cord and a flasher input jack for remote control ease.

It’s all housed in our new chassis that combines the structural advantages of extruded aluminum with the resonance absorption characteristics of glass-reinforced resin. And the sculptured decor-friendly front panel speaks eloquently of your sense of style.

All in all, the CD5003 is a supremely attractive CD player. A musician can slow things down or speed things up. An audiophile hears every detail. Either way, the CD5003 gets everything off the disc. And you get to choose how you want to hear it. Yes, it’s a Marantz. And a most flexible Marantz at that.

Specifications

Sophisticated new aluminum/reinforced resin front panel
Fully discrete current-feedback amplifier
Fully discrete constant current feedback phono preamplifier
HDAM-SA3 circuits
Double-shielded large capacity Toroidal power transformer
Marantz-custom power supply capacitors
Short power line layout
High instantaneous peak current capability
Audiophile-grade semiconductors throughout
Separate input buffer for exclusive CD/for Common other inputs
Power amp direct input & Pre Out
Gold plated rear panel terminals
Triple layer bottom chassis

3yr warranty.

IN/OUTPUTS
Main In/Pre Out Power Amp Direct In: 1 / Pre Out: 1
Headphone Out 1
Phono Input MM (Constant Current Feedback Phono EQ circuit)
Analog L&R In Unbalanced: 5
Analog L&R Out Unbalanced: 2

OTHER
External control -
D-Bus Remote (RC-5) In/Out 1/1
AC Outlets (Switched/Unswitched) 0/0

SPECIFICATIONS
THD 0.02% (20Hz – 20kHz, 2 channel driven, 8 ohms load)
Input Sensitivity/Impeance PHONO:MM:2mV/47k ohms, LINE:200mV/20k ohms, Power Amp Direct In:1.6V/20k ohms
Frequency Response 5Hz – 100kHz ±3dB (CD, 1W, 8 ohms load)
S/N Ratio PHONO:MM:87dB, LINE:90dB, POWER AND DIRECT IN:106dB
Number of Channels 2
Output Power 70W (8 ohms), 100W (4 ohms)
HDAM HDAM-SA3
Power Transformer Double-shielded Toroidal Transformer
Current Feedback Amplifier
Speaker Terminal Newly Developed Marantz Original Custom x2 pair
Tone Control Bass (50Hz): +/- 10dB, Treble (20kHz): +/- 10dB
Source Direct
Speaker A/B

GENERAL
Color Black
Front Panel Aluminum/Glass-reinforced resin
Remote Control Marantz System Remote Controller
Power Requirement AC120V 60Hz
Power Consumption 200W (UL60065)
Dimensions W x H x D (Inchs) 17-5/16 x 5-1/8 x 15
Weight (lbs) 26.5

PM8003 Integrated Amplifier

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Clearly Marantz still is committed to bring decent two channel gear to market, and if this is how good the budget line sounds I am eager to hear their Reference series. - Jared Rachwalski

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Listening to the PM8003 brought back many wonderful childhood memories and made me glad Marantz is still here with me, decades on. That Marantz sound and shining blue light are still magical.- Todd Whitesel

If the Marantz PM8003 were a boxer and not an integrated amplifier, it would automatically top the “best pound-for-pound” ratings. That’s because it possesses a rare combination of power and finesse that results in totally fulfilling music reproduction. From its elegant appearance to its refined circuitry, the PM8003 is convincing to listen to and convenient to use. In short, it’s simply another Marantz legend in the making.

Few components can boast the refined array of circuit innovation hidden in the PM8003’s chassis. All devoted to one goal – more natural music reproduction – they grew naturally from Marantz’s long history of sonic excellence.
At the beginning, Marantz engineers specified a power supply based on a large toroid transformer to control stray magnetic fields. They insisted on custom capacitors that efficiently stored and released energy to all circuits as needed. The circuits themselves? A careful amalgam of both thoroughly proven and promising new topologies. Parts selection? Not only the best under laboratory test conditions but also the best after careful evaluation by the most critical instrument of all – the human ear.

In both the preamp and power amp sections, the PM8003 uses fully-discrete, high speed current feedback circuits for minimal phase shift and better detail resolution. Even the phono input, normally a low quality after-thought in some competitor’s offerings, is a fully discrete, constant-current design optimized for moving magnet phono cartridges. Another discrete implementation – this time of Marantz’s notable HDAM® SA3 (the most recent addition to the High Definition Amplifier Module series) – performs critical voltage to current conversions throughout the PM8003.

Most inputs benefit from a common buffer circuit that minimizes unwanted interactions between source and amp. The CD input enjoys a separate buffer for even better isolation.

The amplifier section in particular is optimized for high instantaneous peak current capability. This involves both a mechanical and electrical redesign of previous approaches to minimize the length of power supply lines and their potential interference. The resulting amplifiers boast individual power supply segments mounted on the same heat sink extrusions as the output transistors themselves. An advantage is the ability to make the power supply traces wider and more efficient but the real benefit is the PM8003’s ability to respond instantly and crisply to musical transients that lesser amplifiers would simply blur.

For even more fastidious listening, the PM8003 includes a “Source Direct” switch that bypasses balance and tone control circuits. And the Record Out terminals sport their own buffer for enhanced clarity with your choice of recording devices.

In the PM8003, even the pre-out/main-in terminals serve an additional purpose. A convenient front panel switch optimizes the main-in terminals for use with a separate surround processor and disables the PM8003’s front panel controls (input selection, volume, balance, etc.). Another three-second push on the Power Amp Direct button restores the PM8003 to normal stereo operation.

The front panel uses a carefully chosen combination of aluminum and glass-reinforced resin to create a distinctive three dimensional appearance. Indirect reflecting blue LEDs indicating input selection, etc., heighten that elegant appearance.

Small details, those affecting both connectivity and convenience, add to the PM8003’s appeal. Rear panel speaker connectors, for example, are Marantz original designs. Rear panel input and output terminals are gold-plated for long-term corrosion resistance and better conductivity.

Aluminum front panel knobs add solidity while the high precision motorized volume control responds instantly to both touch and the PM8003’s included remote control.

As a proper foundation for this performance- and feature-rich component, the chassis itself includes a triple-layer bottom plate to insure long-term alignment and vibration control. In short, the Marantz PM8003 provides exceptional music reproduction for the most discriminating listener. And it doesn’t short-change the home theater enthusiast, either. But that’s only in keeping with the Marantz tradition. After all, man does not exist by sound alone. Even if we’d like to think so.

AUDIO IN/OUTPUTS

Main In/Pre Out - / -
Bridge Mono Mode/Bi-Amp Mode - / -
Headphone Out 1
Phono Input MM
Analog L&R In 5
Analog L&R Out 2

OTHER
External control Flasher In: 1
D-Bus Remote (RC-5) In/Out 1/1
AC Outlets (Switched/Unswitched) 2/1

SPECIFICATIONS
THD 0.05% (20Hz - 20kHz, 8 ohms)
Input Sensitivity/Impeance PHONO(MM): 2.2mV/47k ohms, LINE: 200mV/20k ohms
Frequency Response 10Hz – 50kHz +0dB, -1dB
S/N Ratio PHONO(MM): 83dB (5 mV input), LINE: 87dB (500 mV input) (IHF-A, 1W, 8 ohms)
Number of Channels 2
Output Power 36W (8 ohms), 45W (4 ohms) (20Hz - 20kHz)
HDAM -
Power Transformer EI
Current Feedback Amplifier
Speaker Terminal Tranceparent Screw type x2 pair
Tone Control Bass (100Hz): +/- 10dB, Treble (10kHz): +/- 10dB
Source Direct
Speaker A/B

GENERAL
Color Black
Front Panel Aluminum/Glass-reinfoced resin
Remote Control Marantz System Remote Controller
Power Requirement AC 120V 60Hz
Power Consumption 110W (UL60065)
Dimensions W x H x D (Inchs) 17 5/16" x 4 1/8" x 14 9/16"
Weight (lbs) 14.8

PM5003 Integrated Amplifier

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Looking for Marantz quality in a modestly powered integrated stereo amplifier? The PM5003 may be just what you need. Great in a starter system for a music aficionado or for “second systems” in summer homes, dens, or dorms, this gem delivers the sonic excellence Marantz is known for in an attractive, easy-to-use package. Attractively priced as a first amp for many. With performance that may well make it the last amp for some.

Sophisticated new aluminum/reinforced resin front panel
Current feedback amplifier circuit
Discrete-component amplifier
Input buffer circuit for High S/N & Ch. Separation
Source Direct switch
MM phono input
Active Filter type Tone Control, Loudness
5 line-level inputs
2 Record outputs
Transparent screw-type A/B speaker terminals
Triple command code sets
IR flasher input
Detachable AC cord, Standby Mode
2 switched/1 unswitched outlets
System remote controller

Integrated amplifiers are the best choice for anyone looking for superb performance without the complexity or cost of a comparable receiver or preamplifier/power amplifier combination. Their minimalist design (no tuner, no fancy processing) means that the engineering team concentrates on the essentials that directly contribute to better sound. So, depending on your point of view, you either get a lot more than you paid for or spent a lot less than you thought you would. That sounds like a “win-win” situation to us. And the PM5003 will sound even better to you.
The PM5003 features something called current feedback design. That’s engineering-ese for a circuit with better ability to accurately track quickly changing, wide bandwidth musical signals than more conventional voltage feedback topologies. The amplifiers themselves are custom-designed entirely with discrete components so you don’t suffer any of the built-in limitations of off-the-shelf integrated circuits.

That means that whatever input you select, whether it’s one of the five line level circuits or the phono stage, you’ll enjoy superb sound quality. And these inputs feed a buffer circuit that minimizes any interaction between the source and the PM5003. For the ultra-golden eared folks, there’s a Source Direct switch so you can bypass tone and balance controls for the shortest signal path from input to output.

Want to record your favorite sources? Just connect the recording device of your choice to the Record Out jacks and begin!

Connecting speakers is easy, too. The new transparent terminals are easy to use and let you see if there are any problems with your wiring.

The PM 5003 even comes with a variety of connections that make for easy system integration in a custom-installed whole-house arrangement. You can select any of the three built-in remote control command sets so you can individually use up to three PM5003s in a single system. A separate IR flasher input and detachable AC cord allow easy placement in a cabinet or rack, too.

Of course, the PM5003 comes with a hand held controller so you can adjust your amplifier from the comfort of your favorite armchair.

So, from the composite aluminum/glass-reinforced resin front panel to the new speaker terminals, this amplifier fulfills the needs of any music lover whose room isn’t quite as big as the sports stadium down the road. And it’s a Marantz – your assurance of the best sound around.