Wow! Thanks Steve for featuring my Maggie stereo rig

Nice interview Steve, congratulations on the much improved image quality in your videos. Whatever you have done is working

Beautiful modern industrial design loaded with features and the current to drive the LRS, sounds like a winner.

Another great review, thank you Steve. For my money I would prefer a Rogue Sphinx and the Denafrips Ares, but many people do love these all-in-one solutions.

Hi Steve...you always deserve the like button. Another great video. Will try the podcast as well. Thank you...keep em coming.👍👍👍

I've had Marantz gear touch my system many times since the 70's. And they all added a specific color to the music. It's very listenable and can cover many source flaws. I currently have a Marantz ND8606 Network player, and I'm sure that this units DAC is based on the 8606 DAC it is very analog sounding but it does have a fixed set of filters hence the unique color. I have a PrimaLuna Tube DAC for my music listening but I still prefer the Marantz for watching movies.

External phono and DAC comparisons is EXTREMELY welcome - thank you so much

Great review. Love your background wall designs as well

Excellent review. I think a fabulous well thought out system of the day!

I have a Marantz SACD 30n (w/internal Burr/Brown DAC) and a Denafrips Pontus II. When I switch back&forth between the DACs I agree with your assessment completely, regarding the 40n and The Ares. It’s GREAT to have the choice ..and both are good…just very different!

Nice amp steve, and another excellent video👍

Nice review, I purchased silver gold model and it is perfect for my setup, front center panel is Aluminum….

Hi Steve super thanks. Expansive cover for an amplifier which has helped me to refine my own understanding of what I'm looking for. That's what we're here for yes? But Black Star man! What an album emotionally charged, YES! I know you're not a music reviewer (or are you?). This is one of my favourites compressed or not.

Cool was waiting for a review on this Marantz.

Steve, regarding that David Bowie album, I obtained the CD and, as I always do these days, immediately ripped and opened the tracks onto my audio editor (Audition 3.01), and found that ALL of the tracks were highly compressed into clipping. The entire album plays at the same volume level throughout and is fatiguing to listen to. I then went onto youtube, and found all of the tracks available on the David Bowie channel, and downloaded them in 256k mp3, and opened them up in my editor. I found those tracks NOT clipping, but still more than considerably compressed. It's a real shame that 98% of all music released since the mid-90's has been ruined by this corporate-mandated mastering compression that not only takes away the excitement and dynamic range of music, but also introduces clipping distortion. Anyone can digitize any CD or vinyl and see for themselves what's going on with the recording. That's why original vinyl releases before digital always sound more alive and exciting, and the same for all older CD releases, before the mid-90s. Fortunately there are some CD releases after the 90s that were not subjected to this treatment, and that preserve the sound of the music as well as red-book allows.

Love the shirt matches the quilt.

It would have been really cool of you could decode DSD through that HDMI port. Why this is only available through an AVR is dumbfounding. Also, it's great they did, and you pointed out, put in a great built in phono stage. Honestly, I have a bunch of Receivers, integrates, and preamps with awesome phono amps built in, all as good or, in many cases, better than, the Mani. I finally ended up selling my Mani when people were paying stupid prices for them the last couple months. I just never needed to use it.

I have a Denon AVR and would like to get some amp for the fronts. How would you compare Denon pma-1700ne with the Marantz 40n?

Well you know Steve the PM 8006 also from Marantz is made in Japan as well and I have one and it's one of my favorite hi-fi pieces I've ever bought.

What would be your preference for the phono section for a high output MC cartridge like the Denon 110? Rouge Sphinx or the Model 40?

I really enjoyed this review. This little amp sounds like it might be a hit. Steve's description of the DAC section reminds me of the DAC section in my Denon pma 1600ne which has a very sweet sound, but is not as detailed as some of the DACS coming out of China. However, the sweet sound is addictive and I can listen to it for hours. Digital has come a long ways.

It's got great knobs! I've missed knobs for years.

Wonder how it sounds with BUchardt S400ii. That would be a typical matching

I listened to the Model 30 and the Model 40n, both on Alpha Audio's YT channel, and they used the same 3 songs and their reference Focal Sopra 1 speakers, and, to my ears, the 40 sounded fuller and more natural, and more three dimensional and just more real, and the 30 sounded thinner, flatter, and more two dimensional. I think class D still has a way to go to compete with class AB, if it ever can.

Can i use a Marantz Model 40n and a Marantz Cinema 40 together to have the best of two worlds? I planning on doing a 5.2.4 setup for movie watching but i want to power the front two speakers to the Model 40n for max stereo quality. Is this a good idea or just a waste of money?

I like Marantz design and your wall.

Usually a built in phono preamp in an integrated amp is an afterthought by the manufacturer.

The Knob feel info was very good.

Hi Steve, I was wondering if the combination of the amp with the Buchardt S400 mk2 could be a match? Would it, at least technically be OK? Thanks! Love your enthousiasm!

Time to add an award/prize for different viewer systems. You decide criteria. Vendors supply prizes. A framed, signed picture of you ?

Hey that thing looks cool looks well made I bet it sounds great I'll have to check that out I don't really need another amp but you know how that is I already got more than 200 pieces of stereo equipment that you know you know how it is

FYI the model 30 has the moving coil phono preamps, preamp in and preamp out. But all analog. No digital. In the 30 series the 30n source for cd/streaming is meant to be used with the integrated. I have the model 30 integrated and it is a beautiful integrated.

Got mine for 3 weeks, playing rather well with my 805d4's.

Hey Steve have you ever had the chance to sit down with the Arcam SA30? I just picked it up and paired it with my current speakers which are the SVS Ultra Bookshelves and... wow

Do you think will be a good match with the sonus faber lumina II 4 ohms 30-150 watts ?

It looks very nice for a marantz

I'm having a hard time deciding between this and the Technics SU-GX70. I would pull the trigger on the Technics rn if it had more watts per channel. I'm buying it for a relatively small room, but I've always purchased amps with an abundance of power. I like to have that grip on the lower end and the option of using it in a larger room if I ever wanted to. It probably sounds like I'm answering my own question, but the Technics is the better watt to watt integrated (imo), and it's less money. Anything you think would help me make this decision would be appreciated.

Love Marantz products. I have a ten year old CD player that works flawless.

Thoughts on this vs Hegel h190 vs anthem STR integrated? Pairing with Maggie 1.7i

Turning Japanese, integrated amp and turntable. Is there a Japanese speaker for this combination? This an aspirational amp for most of us. I have a vintage Marantz 5250B which I adore.

Have you ever reviewed the Marantz PM8006 ?? Also made in Japan I believe , what are your thoughts on that ??

It’s the shirt snd we love it 🙂👍

Hi Steve. Thank you for the review. I am old enough to remember when made in Japan was considered low quality. Then things turned around and made in Japan was considered high quality. But I'm wondering nowadays if made in Japan is really any better quality than made in China or made in Viet Nam or any number of other places. But this looks like a good integrated amp but at that price point I would prefer an amp that doesn't have all of those built-in bells and whistles such as a built-in streamer.

How would this amp pair with a set of Heresy 4s? This is one of the amps on my short list.

"Knob feel, silky smooth japanese receivers' !! As we say this side of the pond-"oh er missus"

It's interesting that you mentioned the phono stage. I've never had a serious problem with the built in phono stages sound on any amps that I can remember.

Hi. Would this amplifier display/indicate bitrate of received file? Thanks.

Big question I have Steve is how do you compare the new Marantz to the Outlaw Receiver sound wise?

I have the Model 30 and it sounds like the Model 40N had a similar sound stage. The Model 30 is 100 wpc (possibly Class D amp), has a pre-amp out, power amp in, and handles both MC and MM phono cartridges. It is $500 US more but I was lucky to purchase mine at $2500 just before $500 price increase in December. The Model 30 does not have all of the digital inputs, which is fine for me because I’m an…analog kid…and play strictly vinyl, cassette, or reel to reels. It would be interesting to get your take on how the Model 40 sound compares to the Model 30. Great segment, by the way.

Is there a vintage Marantz that is comparible with this new one?

A thought on your quick reference to the Maggie LRS vs Klipsch Cornwall IV …I’ve owned Several Maggie’s (among many $20k plus speakers) and I must say that the Klipsch are extremely revealing of ancillary gear. They can create an enveloping soundscape when properly fed and set up. The Maggie’s just can’t delver the realistic dynamics of actual instruments. They paint a large, tonally compelling and open sound field but lack the engagement that comes from live instruments. The C4’s deliver the gestalt that you are in front of the performers, with none of the constraints inflicted upon them as when heard through the planar speakers.

I have marantz pm 5005 amplifier and dedicated cd player in Kolkata , India which I want to sale for marantz 40 n what price I can expect ?

So why can't they make knobs turn as silky smooth today as they did in the '70s?

Hey Steve - Send this unit back to Marantz, and tell them to send you a brand new Marantz 2270, from 1975. Connect that to your Cornwall IV's!!

I have their previous reference series PM14S1 integrated, how would you compare this new model to the PM14S1? I very much enjoy the PM14S1, it's a very neutral almost tube like sounding solid state amp.

So is this Sound United owned Marantz or the new Masimo Corp version? Hard to say what all those lines owned by one company means and will mean for the artificial differentiation between the lines?

You have a little ribbon speakers from magnapan. I thought you had those when they first came out to review. Did you buy them or are you just re-reviewing them?

Hey Steve, do you think this would be a huge upgrade going from an Outlaw Audio rr2160 mk2 in sound quality? I'm driving a pair of Kef R3's in a 12X16 room.

How would you compare this a Hegel H190?

It slices it dices it makes japanese music

Forced to choose, it's weird that Marantz gave 40n an "Amp In" rather than a "Pre Out". A typical upgrade path is to graduate to a more powerful amp, which is impossible with this integrated. That would be a deal breaker for me if I was in the market for one.

Dyptyque panels from France look interesting Steve

Hi Steve, from Wales UK, do you remember the marantz pm4a, 15 watts pure class a, or switchable 60 watt ab mode?

When I was a kid "Made in Japan" was a dirty word synonymous with junk. Today... wow, It's made in Japan!

Hi Steve. Great review! Would like to hear your thoughts on some B&O speakers like the Beolab 28's and get your perspective on this cool speaker! Maybe you could review it? Thanks

An idea for maybe a future video: you should talk about how some equipment keeps its value and some not / for example: I have a Denon AVR-4810CI / this was originally a $3000 piece of equipment, it's for movies, but can be used for 2-channel and it sounds pretty damn good also! I picked it up at the thrift store for $100 and that's what they seem to go for $100 - $300 range.. depends if you find one with the remote or not... it's a 10+-year-old piece of equipment, but it lost like 97% of its value / on the Other hand I recently bought a used: Primare I20 from Sweden for $350, but they go for $1299 new - dedicated 2-channel audiophile amp and also about 10 years old and, well I did get a good deal, but these sell for about $500 to $600 used, maybe more - it lost a fraction of its original value compared to the other Brand, maybe 50% or 40% - depending on the deal you get... / I mean there is a big difference in lost value between these Brands... as just one example... more serious dedicated equipment seems to keep its value and these integrated amps do not, be warned! Now I can't say anything about this Marantz, made in Japan, probably more on the limited series, but who knows, looks pretty awesome too!

Hi Steve, nice review! Do you think would be a good match with KEFls50 meta plus a sub?

Can I use banana audio connectors With this model? Or I should buy spades?

Thanks Steve n40 looks nice my Marantz PM 8006 i just video reviewed is built in Japan Also 😃 love the amp pure analog

Hi Steve. I really enjoy your reviews but I do think this one missed the mark a little. I think with a product like this this you need to talk about all the features in a little more in depth IMHO. Like I said enjoy what you do. Please keep up the great work 👍😊

So, compare the $1000. highly rated Outlaw rec. - 110w conservative mid '70's rated , multi RCA /digital inputs , adjust Phone, adjustable Sub out , looks great......

I just got a pair of dirty weekends and I am waiting for this to come out, any idea how they will pair?

Nice shirt

My god steve why did you choose that shirt ? Of all days !! Lol

Sadly, there is no power amplifier within their "n" range of components. This one here but as a straight power amp would have been my pick.

Technics gu700mk2 all day . I do like my marantz but the technics is the one especially the phono section. A little light on power so dont have a a big room , otherwise a better integrated.

'I didn't go there.' C'mon Steve, I love your show but it's 2022. Streaming is here to stay and anyone spending that much money would want to know how it sounds. 🙂

You’ve got to have that knob feel 😬🤪🧐

Steve, can you start a channel teaching us how to shop for shirts

Yeah.. hearing the over-compression on Bowie's record made me want to die too......

Can't decide between this Marantz amp and Technics SU G700MK2, which one you prefer for pure sound quality? Thanks

Nice

Thanks Steve for this review! Few questions if you can please answer: I have RT85 connected with Klipsch The Fives. I'm looking to upgrade my stereo system, and first I was thinking about Klipsch The Sevens, but I would like to listen to CDs too and also to be able to connect to the TV . 1. What you recommend to buy between Marantz Cinema 70 and Marantz 40n? which one has a better phono stage and works better with a CD player? Is the $1500 difference between them worth to go with 40n? I'm ok spending $2500 for the 40n if it makes more sense. (I'm not watching a lot of movies or playing games). 2. Is Marantz CD 60 the best match with 40n, or works ok with Cinema 70? 3. What bookshelf speakers you recommend up to $2000 ($2500) per pair? (I have a Klipsch Reference R-10SW 10" 300w Powered Subwoofer and I was hinking about Klipsch 600M II to match the subwoofer, but I'm ok spending more for better quality or better match with Marantz). 4. Can I replace (after 1000 hours) the 2 M Blue with the 2m Bronze cartridge on my RT 85? Thank you very much! Reply

Wait a minute! My Nagaoka mm cartridge is made in Japan and cost me only $129

not Roon ready

Steve--What effect do you think the acquisition of Sound United may have on involved brands like Marantz?

Denon and marantz just got sold i read somewhere.

Mentions the Pass in passing. 😆🤦‍♀️😎

IT does nto have USB DAC. Thankfully my PC has optical to bypass this problem.

Just curious steve why cant Marantz build it here …

Mr. Guttenberg, is this piece of equipment really worth over three times the price of Denon's DRA-800H and if so, why? And no foo-foo how you feel answers, please. I prefer subjective, honest answers. Thank you, sir!

A board over the heat sink, not really optimal for components

This looks like a morbidly stripped down version of their base models at 2.5 times the price?

Nice review as always man! Hey, you once did a “does setting a bottle of wine on your speaker make it sound better” video that I loved. You should consider a “does setting a cannabis dry herb vaporizer on your speaker make it sound better” video. :-).

I bought a Marantz SACD player back in 2014 for roughly 2K USD and no part of that case felt 'plasticky' - I realize that's less important than the amp's performance but it's not encouraging. For the sake of keeping the beancounters happy, I can't help feeling that this is a false economy.

Made in Japan is very important now that the walls of China are not being very friendly to the US and most pacific rim countries. The 2nd Generation of this style of Marantz is beautiful. I want one

Knob feel...phnar...phnar...phnarr!

Made in China is great too and it gets even better

Now dont laugh..I am using a Hk3490 that still runs snooth. How much of a difference will the Marantz be like?

They need to just make a fully analog power amplifier without the new modern design scheme and get back to their roots.