Man, you have got such a soothing voice and a semi philosophical attitude that I keep watching your videos even after I bought my final stereo system (I am not suffering from GAS - gear acquisition syndrome :-)
I do love my Marantz kit. Thank you very much for this in-depth and precise review of this equipment. You remain a very trustworthy and reliable source for outstanding audio product information and advice. Your time and effort are always greatly appreciated. Stay well, Sir.
I’m a fan of having separates, I think DACs and streaming platforms/technology is only getting better and more affordable, separates also allows me to customise my sound preferences better! That said, as all in one amps go, these Marantz Amps are great value! So great review are always Taran!
@My Cancer Journey I just watched your video and subscribed Maria. Your positivity is infectious and inspiring. My prayers and thoughts are with you ❤️❤️❤️
For people such as myself, who have better hearing in one ear than the other, balance controls are very welcome. I wish more amplifier manufacturers would take this into consideration. Thank you for taking the time to make this video, I enjoyed it very much.
Not my style neither my sound but always a pleasure to watch your reviews 👌 I would like to see more amps without DAC or streamer and just focus on their main job..
Looking forward to your Elac UBR62's review! They're my main speakers for some time now, and I am I'm really happy with them. They have this smooth and relaxing tone to them, without skimping on the detail department. Just what I was looking for. Imaging and Soundstage are also very good. They lack a bit in the bass department (I'm on the market for a subwoofer), but mids and highs are very good. Also I think they aren't that great in low volumes; they really start to come alive when one reaches reasonable volumes. They aren't very picky with gear or placement. Being front ported helps, i guess. I bought them new for 650 euros, I think it was a great deal!
Hi Tarun. Another well balanced review as expected. I'm a huge fan of Marantz gear, I still have a vintage tuner 2060ML which I purchased in 1979. It still sounds the biz. There are two camps of hi-fi users (audiophiles if you like). Those that love to dance around from the first note, or I coined a phrase "instant impact", with amps such as Naim, Cyrus and suchlike. However, over longer listening sessions this 'get up and go' presentation can grate on you. And there's those where the sound slowly envelops your senses, great to live with. Marantz falls into the latter. Very few companies can combine to the two. Little bit disappointed the late great Ken Ishiwata isn't mentioned as his influence with Marantz goes back years. Am I a purist? No, but I like a certain sound that you can enjoy for hours a day without reaching for the painkillers. In that respect I don't class myself as a true audiophile - the music comes first then buy the best system I can afford. Big fan fan of Marantz amps but never purchased one, despite demoing many budget and midrange models over the years.
I agree with everyone’s comments about your thoroughness and transparency. I’m very new to the hobby and would like reviews to include playing through headphones as well.
Excellent review. If I were to upgrade from my Cambridge CX81, this would be on the short list. May get to actually hear this amp tomorrow while at Axpona, which is a show happening this weekend in the Chicagoland area. Thanks again, great review.
Love the look of this and the warm, rich sound would be very appealing to me but I really wish they would add a loudness control. My main system is built around a Yamaha R-N803D which is perfect for me as I stream music and listen mainly via Airplay. The 803 does this superbly but the main reason I love it is the loudness control. When not listening at the usual high levels of volume where the 803 really shines, I can happily sit with it at low volumes without losing the lows and highs. The music remains warm, rich and full of timbre even when just running as background music. Just turning the music down as normal and the music sounds thin and is not enjoyable. I have found this with all amplifiers I have owned. Please add a loudness control. Great review as usual 👍🏻
That you Michael. Some amps play better at low volumes that others. The Model 40N ones pretty well. The Sugden A21 Signature and Belles Aria are amongst the best at low volume playback 😊
Don’t have to wonder what club I belong to Tarun. I follow the purist philosophy and for good reason. Extracting all that any media has to give and forgiving not for media that doesn’t measure up is the way to go. Some do not agree and I also understand their side as they tend to want to enjoy their gear in a different way. I’ve been on both sides of this fence. It is up to individual taste and what one conceives as to what choice is to be made. There are many factors to consider. Each carries a certain weight and how far the wallet and tastes can bare. There is not any one correct choice as this is a hobby of individual desire for any given price point. As we grow in our journey our choices can change and mature. Hopefully our wallets may open and find we can get that component we want if we sacrifice somewhere else. Choices are ours to make regardless. Each must choose their own path. We have you Tarun to open our minds and educate us. This guidance is helpful. The magazines were the guide or salespersons in stores back in the day. Opinions vary. We must also choose who to guide us in our journey. This is where Tarun comes in. He brings honesty and integrity into the mix. Sure we know where he stands, but he isn’t trying to hide his choices either. Respect for this honesty and openness goes to him. Anyone you choose, you must trust in them. Otherwise, why bother. Knowing when and who to trust is important. Go for the honest ones. Let them know your expectations and they are better to guide you. My choices are based on ability to reveal the truth in any media. This is hard as the media becomes the limiting factor. You want easy, go elsewhere. The truth is sometimes harder on your ears. Choices can help and so can trustworthy people. Listen to Tarun. He can help!
Great breakdown, Tarun. Point to make is that this is an ideal all in one unit someone can hook up to a TV, add speakers and more or less it just works. I found it very user friendly and engaging although I ended up going with quad separates.
Another great review Tarun! Actually exactly what I was looking for! I heard the Marantz M30 last week and was amazed on its abilities!! Especially because Marantz is using a Hypex Class D Poweramp section for this model. I wondered about the 40 - and here you go… 👍🏻😃 You were asking about where we stand with All-in-one vs seperate box solutions. Well, 1 year ago I would have aimed for a all-in-one system, but the longer I think about the more I favor seperate boxes. Too big the changes in electronic assesories… I look for a great new amplifier this year. I heard the Exposure 2510 and 3510. Also I heard Cyrus i7 XR. They all go a bit in the same direction. All 3 very nice in its own way but not convincing to me. I heard Rotel 1592 and it’s on my shortlist as a brand and soundscape (but this box is too big for me) and I heard, as I said, Marantz M30. For me, this is the best what I heard so far !! Wide, deep, convincing!
Liked the bit of Marantz history, my 30+ year old PM84 mk2 is still going strong and sounding great with Proac D20r’s. Cost me about £580 back in the late 80s😀 great review.
i own this amplifier and pair it as a second amplifier with the revel FE208. You are right that it is not detail enough. but it seems the internal DAC that is the issue. when feed by a external DAC, the sound open up and with much more details.
I decided to get rid of my separate amp, DAC and headphone amp, (and Roon); and replaced them with a Naim Uniti Atom - I got a 30% discount on a new one!. Does everything I need really well and sounds superb. No more faff with updating Roon every 10 days! and it looks really cool as well.
I recently purchased a Denon PMA-1700, and have found myself using the tone controls just a bit. I do rather enjoy the option and like being able to adjust bottom end up a little at low volume on my SCM19s in the evening.
Just like you were prejudice about Cambridge Audio, after owing Marantz PM4000 i was done with this and moved on to Arcam and Audiolab ,, thanks for a informative video Cheers Tarun
Nice review . During my hifi journey I have yo yo -ed from convenient to purist. Arcam solo to meridian g95 to meridian 800 series / DSPs and I then opted for a ch precision i1 ( integrated amp with dac , streamer and phono stage ). However the dac wasn’t much better than the meridian 808 and so I decided to pass on the integrated Ch precision i1 and ended up with a more separates focused set up which sounds better . I run a dCS dac / cd player into a power amp and use a Melco as a server ( instead of as a streamer ). I am now looking for a pre amp with headphone amp / phono stage built in but thats a tricky one !
I really enjoy the look at the interior that you provide and learn a lot from your commentary about it. In regards to your question, convenience is for the living room and spouse (HDMI ARC is nice for that) and separates for the listening room. Thanks Tarun!
@Tarun, your first Marantz review? A landmark in my view. I reckon you will get a lot of viewing traffic off the back of this. Keep up the great work 🎶🥇😎
Tarun, great review, as always! so nice watching each and all of your reviews.... this Model 40N makes me wonder what the Marantz Model 30 (more of a purist approach) has to offer having more power but D amplification. It would be great if you could get hold of one for comparisons... As always, thanks for all you do!
Hi Tarun, Always enjoy your reviews for the honest and detail that you give them. If you get the opportunity you should take some time to evaluate the Denon PMA 110 Aniversery amplifier. After many years of owning many amplifiers & just considering Denon as another Japanese manufacturer, but never hi end, my preconceptions have now been dashed,and have purchased this model,to which I can not speak highly enough. My own caparision is against amplifiers costing up too four times its price & I consider I have a bargain in my present system.......keep up the good work....
Great review Tarun. I've been into Marantz since the late K.Ishiwata took the helm and made some great sub 1k amps and cd players in the 90's/2000's. I am still using my KI CD player today and wouldn't trade it in for something more modern. It has a warm and sweet presentation that I still enjoy today. For my main system I will always go the purist route, but I would go for convenience where space and lifestyle are the main factors.
Tarun….LOVED the history of Marantz and the wonderful imagery!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 The whole video could have been that for me! I am definitely in the purist camp w/all separates here, for my music listening . I have a tube preamp, powerful SS power amp, R2R DAC, dedicated streamer, etc. That being said Marantz handles my AVR duties and I own a silver Marantz SACD 30n for my disc spinning which includes that incredible styling of this 40n Amp. It also has a HEOS Streamer onboard which I use with my Amazon music subscription, at times. Like you said….I just LOVE all the choices and flavors that we have out there. GREAT full-bodied review!
Well done, as always Tarun. Thank you for the hard work you put into these reviews. For me, I just enjoy the oddness, and little ritual of separates. CD transport, DAC, tube preamp, and monoblocs. I find it enhances the experience. And CD (or LP) encourages one to be still and listen. And aren't we blessed. If I want to listen to a Beethoven symphony, or any other musical experience, I flip a couple switches, wait a few minutes, press go (or for some, lower the stylus) and Yahtzee.
I had not heard from you in awhile, so I went looking this morning, and voila! As usual, high quality review and good online presence! Maybe I should review your channel...hmm. 🤔
Hello Tarun, your reviews are always a pleasure to watch. Would you be wiling to create a video about starting out with serious audio in 2023 for people that are new to the hobby? For example at what point do separates make sense budget wise. Where to focus your budget, maybe give a few examples at certain price points say (1000, 2500, 5000, 10000).
Thank you. That is great idea. A little tricky to do in a generalised way as everyone’s room, setup and tastes are different. It is worth giving some thought as to how to approach it though 🤔👍
I’ve thought about this topic a lot and for me convenience is King - the easier it is for me to listen to music (critically, or otherwise), the more music I will listen to, and therefore enjoy. My technical enjoyment of this past time strongly pushes me toward separates due to their endless potential and tinkering allure, however ultimately I recognize i will get a net increased enjoyment if I can walk in the living room and fire up a song from standby on my phone. I haven’t heard it yet but I’m pretty much settled on the Yamaha RN2000A
I guess the Marantz M40 and my Arcam SA20, whos sound I love fullheartedly and leftbrainely, leans in the same direction of neutral. 🥰 A thaught that struck me earlier today. Where to go uppgradingwise from here. I dont have one clue. 😬 Thanks Tarun and I wish you and the family the best of weekends,, 🍻🍻🍻⭐⭐⭐👍👍👍
I really enjoy this review Tarun. The history of Marantz was interesting and great way to introduce the video. I would like to ask your thoughts about the Musical Phono EQ phono input? Keep up the great work?
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Thank you for your reply. 🙏 Marantz makes a big point of the Musical Phono EQ I wondered if it was any good on an Amplifier with a lot of digital inputs. Looking forward to the next video
I have one and was going to sell it until I found it sounds so much better with the networking section switched off that I'm surprised it gets good reviews. But the network facilities is why people buy it! Try it just as an amplifier and prepare to be amazed.
Hi Tarun, Great insight and knowledge as always, thank you. I never thought I would find my 'Boogie Factor Heaven' plus all round ability, on a very long purist trail. I had it there already waiting, it just needed the right partners. Thank you, Exposure❤
Taren, I love a warm, rich, dense sound with rolled off highs. A good (2.1 channel) competitor to the Marantz 40N is the Denon 1600ne integrated amp (high current, 70W into 8ohms, 140W into 4). It’s the baby brother to the Denon A110 you reviewed. In the future, hope you review the Denon 1600ne, or its newer Denon 1700ne (basically same amp w/added external pre-in option). My 2.1 channel music system: - Denon 1600ne amp (use internal DAC) - Wharfedale Denton 85 bookshelves - SVS SB-2000 Pro subwoofer (550W RMS) - BlueSound Node (use sub-out) Absolute pure musical bliss (to my ears) every time I turn my system on :-)
I love your videos it helped me widen my perspective I would appreciate your opinion between the pioneer st 300 tower speakers and the the kef 103/2 reference
I left the purist sound in the early 90's as my children were getting to the age that movies were a big deal, so A/V 5.1 was an answer with sound still a 50% interest. I still am an A/V person with the Marantz 8015 as my go to and it is programed for two set ups: 2 channel LFE at 145w/channel , and 7.2.4 at 100w/channel. That programmable ability is what convinced me to buy it when it first came out and my serial #42 is proof. lol
Thanks for the great insightful review Tarun 😊 What will you say will a great or best match for Triangle comete 40th anniversary speakers the 40n or much older but still great Roksan Caspian m2. Thanks
I have-based on your recc the cambridge AXA35-wow! That's with my Marantz 6006 CD player and emotiva bookshelf speakers and emotiva RCA. Before that I did try the Marantz pm8006 amplifier- and I got no detail out of it and a mushy Bass. That was on a open box at Crutchfield. I also tried the Marantz CD player that's in line with this new product and though it did give larger soundstage it didn't have the same bite as my Marantz CD 6006 which sounds so much more real! Go figure! Thanks much for your podcast and advise! I wonder how this amplifier wood compared to the p.m. 6007 Marantz
Great review Tarun. Fingers crossed you might get the new Yamaha rn2000a streaming receiver in for review. Seems interesting with its simple room correction on board.
I'm all about pure and uncompromising solutions. I find it useful to build a system with separates. Since most of the current solutions use digital streaming, I still expect much to happen with new technical innovations (I expect R2R DAC's to improve a bit further). I recognize that it is difficult to find and match the right components, but the result may allow for maximum "fidelity" even if a bit harder to your wallet.
I use this amp with paradigm founder F100s and a mofi ultradeck and it is a beautiful combo. It replaced a much more expensive and complex stack and my family can even use it😂
Excellent review as always, Tarun! Thanks! I've always really liked Marantz kit. I do worry when companies go from one owner to another as corporate goals tend to come with the ownership, however it sounds like the current owners are trying to maintain the ethos of Marantz. I am very impressed with the build quality. One thing that I do not understand is the desire to go and roll their own in-house streaming systems and not include Roon. Personally I use Roon and I like the flexibility it gives and works with pretty much all of the kit I have here or take it out with me. It also supports Qobuz which I use since ditching Tidal a while ago which HEOS doesn't appear to do. This would be a blocker to my purchase.
Great review as usual, Tarun. Are the knobs on this integrated metal or plastic? I know there has been some questions about this in other groups/video’s, but I’ve never heard one way or the other. Also, a huge thank you for translating into imperial, or “U.S. customary” measurements for us folks in Texas. 😜
Thank you. Most welcome. I am pretty certain the knobs are aluminium. The facia to which the knobs are mounted also has an aluminium plate but a plastic backing. The larger front panel in this two-tier design is also plastic 😊
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Thank you, Tarun. While it’s not a super high end piece of equipment, it’s not exactly cheap either. It’s too bad the larger front panel is actually plastic. Thank you again! From Texas
i have a Rega Brio, great amp. thinking about upgrading to the new Elex MK4? you have never done a Rega review? lots of great gear being made in the UK these days. thinking about a trip over for some serious auditions this summer.. thanks.
I think the great thing about Marantz versus some products is they typically have a house sound and you either like that house sound or you don't. As you found they have a very big and bold sound that's slightly soft but always fun. But not overly fun at least not in the way where you would get tired of it, because on the contrary you can listen to a Marantz amplifier all day long. Another good thing or some people might could say a bad thing, is the fact that house sound of the 40n is the same sound prevalent throughout their product range. Obviously that can be a bad thing because as you move up into more pricey components you might be expecting better performance however what I've often found over the years is whether you buy their bottom barrel integrated amplifier or top of the line $5,000 amplifier, what you're getting is a more mature refined sound as you spend more money. It still retains that same characteristic of big and bold and fun but offsets it slightly by having a more refined presentation. I've had numerous older Marantz from the '70s as well as their newer products and in my opinion they're one of the few legacy manufacturers still producing products whose sound is remarkably similar to its vintage counterpart. I do get the impression that ultimately you didn't care for it, only because I feel you implied that you tend to be more of that listener that wants that Sonic precision and is willing to give up that easy going palatable character to achieve it. Sorry to be so long-winded but wonderful video as always and keep up the good work, oh and long live tone controls.😊
Good Morning Tarun, Another wonderful video. Marantz, in my view, has been known for excellent products at a very reasonable price-point for what you get. I have a Marantz SACD player myself, and it is really good. I wanted to ask your opinion on a pre-amplifier. I am thinking of replacing my current Adcom GFP-815 with a Parasound Halo P6. The Parasound offers a good bit of connectivity that the Adcom does not. Do you know anything about the Parasound P6? Have you tried one? Tasha ☺😘🤗
Thank you Tasha. I haven’t heard the Halo P6 but it has a good reputation being a John Curl design. Synergy, as you know, can be tricky so I think you will need to see if you can borrow one and try it on your system 😊👍
I agree- it's a great time to be into hifi. So much choice, but it could be better. There could be amp versions with a dac instead of a phonostage, or both. I don't like my money going on a feature that I won't be used. A 2510 with a dac would be ideal for me. Thanks for another great video Tarun 👍Looking forward to the Elac review.
Hey Tarun, great review. I did spot a bit of prog rock in that Tidal listing with Floyd DSotM 50th Anniversary edition 😉 As you know there are three boxes between my source and speakers that perform amplification duties and between them they sport a single input selector and a volume control. Guess that puts me in the purest camp. So no Marantz for me then.
Thanks. Good, informative review of a beautifully engineered piece of kit. I must admit, I'm quite tempted by this one. I listen to a lot of vinyl, much of which is not pristine. So I don't need a highly resolving amp that reveals every scratch in full and intimate detail!
Great review Tarun! Do you think it will be a great matching with neutral balance sound signature speakers?? For example Dynaudio speakers??? Are you going to review some of them??? Evoke line or Special 40??? thanks and cheers from Argentina!
I would like to see a comparison of amplifiers under £1000 such as Mission 778X Integrated Amplifier, Audiolab, etc., and possible pairings with speakers also around a similar price point, give or take. I think this would be helpful for those entering into this hobby but at a more audiophile level and also for those who just want a well performing system for many years as well for a still sane price. Amps and speakers that cost many thousands may provide improvements but there should be sufficient, more budget friendly considerations available that gets one a good way there in both a cost and size factor that most people in that market may consider for themselves. the lowest price points seem to be chfi class d amps at or around a £100 or even US$, with many dacs around £/$300 and speakers up to but even well under £/$1000. I think there could be alot of options for a complete system well under or even up to £/$2,000, give or take that could appeal to many, many people in price and performance and not be considered low end products. System synergy at various price points is valid and significant. Perhaps even a sub could be included., for example the RSL SPEEDWOOFER 10S MKII, among some others. So a step above the lowest products in price but significantly more performance. If one can afford more expensive products, the sky is the limit but system synergy still prevails. IMO, a less expensive can outperform more expensive products within certain constraints, like loudness requirements, room, overall SQ, etc., but system synergy is the key IMO.
Another great review Tarun so well explained even the technical stuff doesn't go over my head, I wouldn't exchange it though for my Moon Ace..!! I love the one box approach (and so does my wife) but i'd love to add the Moon 330A but that's just way out of my price range...
The Marantz Model 40N doesn’t support Tidal connect but streaming is not limited to Airplay either. I found no loss in fidelity using my Auralic streamer connected to the Model 40N Vs playing tidal through the HEOS app 😊
I chose it as my primary hifi system. Never let me down. Of course with an all in one solution if something reaches it's end of life you cannot just replace it. It's like a modern car - except the tires which is analogous to me to the speakers.... - you have to bring it to the garage so they can just repair it. However, it's built like a tank, very good, has the wife acceptance factor, DAMN GOOD phono section. I suppose they always adjust the DACs. They don't just throw in the dac chip and let it work like most of the chi-fi dacs which sounds good but lack of personality (some chi-fi on the other end very musical and don't just try to achieve the lowest noise, highest sinad etc, like denafrips, gustard more expensive ones). But I compared some solutions and it's not like a normal ESS DAC... however, I was a bit sad when I learned that AKM will be replaced but it was inevitable of course. But I like the Marantz sound I can tell you it's gives you an exceptional listening experience in an untreated room as well and with the good recordings it's very very revealing and a bit forgiving with worse ones as well. The synergy you mentioned. They didn't just want to tick the checkboxes but you have a very well built system with synergy between each component. I just bought a Revival Atalante 3 and man.... it was more balanced than my entry/mid level Focals. Of course the singers voice was more emphasised with Focal but with the atalante it seems to be more natural, still not sterile and a wider soundstage.... I love this. If it was not availabel maybe I would go for Atoll (maybe a pimped IN100 from a German Atoll reseller whom replace some parts, provide more isolation between the boards etc.). How do you compare this with an Atoll IN100 or 200 Signature?
Thank you for sharing your experiences. I was told by the new U.K. distributor that IN200 Signature that I reviewed was an older model (long story). The IN80 is a great amplifier for the money. I think a little warmer in tone to the Marantz but not by much 😊
@@abritishaudiophile7314 thanks. I nkted in your IN80 video when you mentioned that the amplifier has been adjusted. It coukd be a bit hard if you go after one of these on the used market... hope they label them as V2 etc. I heard great things about Atoll DACs as well. But the Marantz is warm enough for me :) which Atoll would you compare to the 40n? IN100 or IN200? Sadly there's no great presence of Atoll in Hungary. Anyway, thanks for the great video (again). And the answer!
Thank you Tarun, excellent review as always ! Price differences apart, can you pls let me know which amplifier sounds more musical & forgiving with mediocre digital tracks in your opinion , the Belles Aria Integrated or the Marantz ? I am quite familiar with the Marantz sound and I have liked it. But your Belles Aria review got me interested. My speakers are Dali Oberon 1 with a Rel subwoofer and avr is Marantz 7011. Thank you.
Thanks again Tarun You are simply the best. How if you review and compare the entry-level amps from Marantz, Nad, Cambridge and Hegel for example Marantz PM6007 vs Hegel 95? Kind regards and best wishes
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Thanks again Tarun I have question please 🙏 In term of neutrality, how you compare this amp to Hegel? Kind regards and best wishes ❤️
Looks well built and designed and I think I'd get along with its sound signature and the price looks about right but the feature set isn't quite right. I really, don't want streaming services built into my amp so USB is a must. I also think it would look better without such a busy face plate and with the bass, treble, and balance knobs removed (those features can go in the menu as they are set once and done).
The Marantz 40N sure looks good, and likely sounds pretty good, but 70 Watts? I have gone the separate route, although I do like a good quality phono stage, for convenience sake. I’m also a fan of full-range speakers because of the difficulty I’ve had integrating subwoofers. They’re OK for home theater, but for faithful music reproduction, I just think they fall short, at least in my hands. But I’m still sorting this all out, so my opinions (and system) may evolve. But right now I don’t have bookshelf speakers in my main system.
I have re-thought my objection to the 70 Watt power ‘restriction.’ I suppose I’ve been influenced a bit by a recent search for a ‘500 Watt minimum’ power to properly drive a set of electrostatic speakers. I’ve also been recently educated on vagrancies of manufacturer’s power specifications, it matters greatly how the power rating is derived. I was also reminded that one of the most popular McIntosh tube amp year-in year-out is their MC-275 (2 channels, 75 Watts (each?). Finally, even when I crank my dual 250 Watt stereo amps up to ‘Max’ (over 90 dB), the blue meters up front tell me I’m putting out about 25 Watts. My old electronics professor always said, “You only need 25 Watts.” How much of the rest do you need for ‘headroom’ 10:28 to drive the transients? I’ve noticed there are many fine receivers and integrated amplifiers that offer less than 100 Watts. So, 70 Watts May be sufficient, or adequate, for most users. I would be very interested to learn at what point it would start clipping, and whether or not it could properly drive speakers rated at 4 Ohms. Also, how does Marantz derive their power ratings? Are they ‘on the edge?’ Or are they generally conservative In their ratings? Do they measure full sweep (20Hz-20kHz), or single tone (for instance, 1,000 Hz). From your general thoroughness, and given the detail you offer in this, and your reviews of other products, I sense that the Marantz will hold up under ‘normal’ use in an average space with a typical 8 Ohm speaker load. If power were lacking, I imagine you would have mentioned it. [Note: Although it might appear so, I am not replying to my own post, but attempting to extend it. I would love to give this Marantz a listen in my space, the product (a streaming amplifier) just makes so much sense to me.
Hi Tarun, I agree with your observation about the USB port and that for $2,500 it should be present as I'm an Audrivana Studio user and find it quite convenient to use a PC to run Studio and connect to Qobuz. As for your question about convenience? If I can stream Bit-Perfect from Qobuz that's all I need. Since Heos doesn't support Qobuz and the Marantz lacks a USB port that makes it a pass for me. Thanks, and as always looking forward to your next review.
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Hi Tarun, in 2023 it is kind of hard to imagine that Heos doesn't support Qobuz. I do believe that Heos supports UPNP, so either Bubble-UPNP (Android) or M-Connect (IOS) can stream Qobuz to the Marantz. Also, with Studio now supporting UPNP that could be an option as well. However, there is just something troubling about the USB port being missing when the $900 Yamaha (S801) and all the Rotel pieces from the A12 and up provide a USB port. If I were to make an educated guess, it's either a licensing issue with Qobuz or a firmware/hardware issue on Marantz/Denon's part. Your favorite Yamaha WXA streaming amp (with MusicCast) lacks Qobuz as well. Yamaha indicated that all their devices designed prior to 2019 would not contain Qobuz, which leads me to think it's a hardware/firmware issue. I know, because I bought one, used it for 4hrs and sent it back. BTW, congratulations on the sponsor, looks like a great shop
I was contemplating getting this but ended up getting yahmaha r2000n. Really good amplifier. Running my Dynaudio evoke 50 with it. Wondering if you would do a review of R2000n :$
@@abritishaudiophile7314 you do know that you are awesome? Lol I would wait for the review. I wish I could send my dynaudio speakers to you for a review.
Good review tarun ,over the last 35 years I've had some wonderful marantz items, cd ,amplifier mostly, so KI signature items, always great sound and build quality at a good price, I have two systems, purist headphones based system and a more universal streaming based system, both great in their own way, and can be used seamlessly so the best of both worlds, thanks for the great content, I look forward to your next review.
Great review thank you for that,i know this is a streamer and amplifier in one but my question is would a separate streamer specalising in just that and a seperate amplifier doing the same be better?i am looking to purchase something like this and am new enough to hi-fi so i wonder would something like the Cambridge audio CXN V2 paired with say the CXA81 be a better option?it would cost less but my question is which would give the best sound and detail retrieval?i fear with the maranz is it trying to do too much altough the price would suggest its a better sounding all in one package that the Cambridge audio duo,i realise too that its compactness will appeal to certain scenarios but its which one gives the best sound that im really interested in
The Model 40n pairs well with the Buchardt S400mk2. For a AIO solution in a living room where clutter is a concern, it’s great. Even pairs well with my external DAC for more serious music listening. Fwiw, you’d probably prefer the Model 30. It sounds more like your description of the Exposure.
@@abritishaudiophile7314 I don't know how it works with SU but if you can get the Model 30 in for review, it'd be interesting (to me) to see what you think. Definitely more of a purist piece. Fwiw, now I *really* want to check out the R8 or R300. Thanks for all the reviews!
HI Tarun. Are you planning on reviewing the Audiolab 7000a amp anytime soon? Andrew Robinson recently reviewed it and was gushing over it as much as he was with the 6000a, so that is the one I have my eye on as a possible upgrade to my 6000a. I would be very interested to hear your opinion on it as well before I took the plunge.
I was really thorn between 40n and willsenton r8, especially as I can get Marantz products with 30% discount. Glad I went willsenton route. R8 with mojo 2 is all I need at the moment :)
It's pretty scary that it was said that the internal DAC was preferred over the Venus 2 DAC....a DAC that costs more than the entire 40n. This synergy and pairing dilemma makes it tough to make new purchases today.
Understood. Synergy can be tricky. Let me explain the situation with the internal DAC Vs my Denafrips Venus II. The Venus is an excellent DAC. It can unearth micro-details whilst creating a 3D soundstage that very few DACs can match. The Marantz Model 40N’s amp section isn’t able to resolve these traits fully. That doesn’t make it a bad amp, it’s qualities lie elsewhere. The internal DAC inside the 40N has enough detail to do the amp section justice but a little more rhythmic drive than the Venus II which I actually prefer with this amplifier 😊
@@abritishaudiophile7314 For those that may have a 40n and love the sound, but want something more resolving and higher end, what would be a logical upgrade? I'm in the 5-10 grand price bracket?
Thanks Tarun - that satisfied both sides of my brain! Certainly looks the part, very elegant, and happy to see Tone Controls again (one of the reasons I decided to keep my Audiolab going), but buying amplifiers with built-in DACs seems like wasted money, when you already have one.
Tarun hi. I'm wondering if you have reviewed any Blumenhofer speakers? I'm interested in the Midi standmounts . I've ordered Pre/Power Atoll 200 signature amps and may go for the Blumenhofers next. Cheers. Eric.
Wonder if the model 40n would be a better match for my Monitor Audio Gold 300 5G instead of my Rega Elex-R? I do find the Elex-R gives a slightly forward, possibly bright sound, particularly on dome female vocals.
👍❤️I do understand people love convenience, one box solutions, and for certain situations or rooms, they appear to be the best .. but I have my right side of the brain that is just in love with precision and ultra high Fidelity. Therefore, I will always go with separates route, if left to my own devices.😂 PS fantastic review as always expect nothing less and I am buying the Dali Epicon speakers because of you my wife and wallet will not. Thank you.😂😂
I recently purchased the model 40N together with Monitor Audio gold 100 5g bookshelf speakers. I am considering the addition of Primare DD15 CD Transport. Is it worth adding a DAC such as the DENAFRIPS ARES II?
Hi Tarun, hoping all is good at your end. Between Marantz model 40N and Belles Aria integrated, what would be your pick not taking price into consideration for a person looking for a musical warmer sound. My speakers are Dali Oberon 1. Thank you.
Thanks a lot Tarun. Tried getting a pre-owned Belles Aria Signature at a decent deal from the US but the high duties, logistics and taxes in India are approx as much as the amp itself. Hence may go with the Marantz which is available in India and at par with international prices. Only concerned with 40N 's power rating if I go for a low ohms speaker in future🙏
manas, I have the RN803D in my garage/workshop system, and it's a great piece of kit for the money (~£600 in the UK) with good power, a decent DAC and is well built. But the 40N is nearly 4x the price, so you'd expect it to be a step above the Yamaha. The Yammy to compare it to is surely the R-N2000A, which is more £ than the 40N but looks like a serious piece of kit.
I had a RN402 before the 803 and it's definitely a step up. It goes louder before any distortion kicks in, and the DAC is much better: cleaner and more detailed. The 'only' downside I can see is that the tone controls are physical dials, so you have to get up to adjust them...
Man, you have got such a soothing voice and a semi philosophical attitude that I keep watching your videos even after I bought my final stereo system (I am not suffering from GAS - gear acquisition syndrome :-)
Thank you Albert. That is very much appreciated 😊👍
I do love my Marantz kit. Thank you very much for this in-depth and precise review of this equipment. You remain a very trustworthy and reliable source for outstanding audio product information and advice. Your time and effort are always greatly appreciated. Stay well, Sir.
Thank you Simon. I appreciate your support 😊👍
I’m a fan of having separates,
I think DACs and streaming platforms/technology is only getting better and more affordable, separates also allows me to customise my sound preferences better!
That said, as all in one amps go, these Marantz Amps are great value!
So great review are always Taran!
Thank you kindly 😊👍
@My Cancer Journey I just watched your video and subscribed Maria. Your positivity is infectious and inspiring. My prayers and thoughts are with you ❤️❤️❤️
As founder and President of ISATC*, I approve of this review. *International Society for the Advancement of Tone Controls
Can I join your society?
That is a good one 😂 thank you 👍
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A knob for the mids is missing…
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For people such as myself, who have better hearing in one ear than the other, balance controls are very welcome. I wish more amplifier manufacturers would take this into consideration. Thank you for taking the time to make this video, I enjoyed it very much.
Thank you Ron 😊
Yeah with no symmetrical speaker setups too sometimes life dictates these things 🤝
the balance knob is essential for me for the same reason too! happy listening ron!
@@dilloncloonan6768 Thank you, the same to you.
Not my style neither my sound but always a pleasure to watch your reviews 👌 I would like to see more amps without DAC or streamer and just focus on their main job..
Thank you. That is much appreciated 😊👍
Also a fan of separates! 😀
@@JoseFerreira-zb7wh Love separates but over time need to be practical due to space constraints….
@@ptg01 that's another topic but yes, it's always space/Room dependent.
Looking forward to your Elac UBR62's review! They're my main speakers for some time now, and I am I'm really happy with them. They have this smooth and relaxing tone to them, without skimping on the detail department. Just what I was looking for. Imaging and Soundstage are also very good. They lack a bit in the bass department (I'm on the market for a subwoofer), but mids and highs are very good. Also I think they aren't that great in low volumes; they really start to come alive when one reaches reasonable volumes. They aren't very picky with gear or placement. Being front ported helps, i guess. I bought them new for 650 euros, I think it was a great deal!
Thank you José 😊
@@crazyprayingmantis5596 😂
Hi Tarun. Another well balanced review as expected.
I'm a huge fan of Marantz gear, I still have a vintage tuner 2060ML which I purchased in 1979. It still sounds the biz.
There are two camps of hi-fi users (audiophiles if you like). Those that love to dance around from the first note, or I coined a phrase "instant impact", with amps such as Naim, Cyrus and suchlike. However, over longer listening sessions this 'get up and go' presentation can grate on you. And there's those where the sound slowly envelops your senses, great to live with. Marantz falls into the latter. Very few companies can combine to the two.
Little bit disappointed the late great Ken Ishiwata isn't mentioned as his influence with Marantz goes back years.
Am I a purist? No, but I like a certain sound that you can enjoy for hours a day without reaching for the painkillers.
In that respect I don't class myself as a true audiophile - the music comes first then buy the best system I can afford.
Big fan fan of Marantz amps but never purchased one, despite demoing many budget and midrange models over the years.
Danke!
Thank you kindly 😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 You're dearly welcome!
I agree with everyone’s comments about your thoroughness and transparency. I’m very new to the hobby and would like reviews to include playing through headphones as well.
Thank you 👍
Excellent review. If I were to upgrade from my Cambridge CX81, this would be on the short list. May get to actually hear this amp tomorrow while at Axpona, which is a show happening this weekend in the Chicagoland area. Thanks again, great review.
Thank you Scott. Enjoy Expona 😊👍
Love the look of this and the warm, rich sound would be very appealing to me but I really wish they would add a loudness control. My main system is built around a Yamaha R-N803D which is perfect for me as I stream music and listen mainly via Airplay. The 803 does this superbly but the main reason I love it is the loudness control. When not listening at the usual high levels of volume where the 803 really shines, I can happily sit with it at low volumes without losing the lows and highs. The music remains warm, rich and full of timbre even when just running as background music. Just turning the music down as normal and the music sounds thin and is not enjoyable. I have found this with all amplifiers I have owned. Please add a loudness control. Great review as usual 👍🏻
That you Michael. Some amps play better at low volumes that others. The Model 40N ones pretty well. The Sugden A21 Signature and Belles Aria are amongst the best at low volume playback 😊
Don’t have to wonder what club I belong to Tarun. I follow the purist philosophy and for good reason. Extracting all that any media has to give and forgiving not for media that doesn’t measure up is the way to go. Some do not agree and I also understand their side as they tend to want to enjoy their gear in a different way. I’ve been on both sides of this fence. It is up to individual taste and what one conceives as to what choice is to be made. There are many factors to consider. Each carries a certain weight and how far the wallet and tastes can bare. There is not any one correct choice as this is a hobby of individual desire for any given price point. As we grow in our journey our choices can change and mature. Hopefully our wallets may open and find we can get that component we want if we sacrifice somewhere else. Choices are ours to make regardless. Each must choose their own path. We have you Tarun to open our minds and educate us. This guidance is helpful. The magazines were the guide or salespersons in stores back in the day. Opinions vary. We must also choose who to guide us in our journey. This is where Tarun comes in. He brings honesty and integrity into the mix. Sure we know where he stands, but he isn’t trying to hide his choices either. Respect for this honesty and openness goes to him. Anyone you choose, you must trust in them. Otherwise, why bother. Knowing when and who to trust is important. Go for the honest ones. Let them know your expectations and they are better to guide you. My choices are based on ability to reveal the truth in any media. This is hard as the media becomes the limiting factor. You want easy, go elsewhere. The truth is sometimes harder on your ears. Choices can help and so can trustworthy people. Listen to Tarun. He can help!
Thank you Mark. Very kind and generous of you to post this. Always a pleasure to have your perspective 😊👍
Great breakdown, Tarun. Point to make is that this is an ideal all in one unit someone can hook up to a TV, add speakers and more or less it just works. I found it very user friendly and engaging although I ended up going with quad separates.
Thank you Jonathan 👍
Another great review Tarun! Actually exactly what I was looking for! I heard the Marantz M30 last week and was amazed on its abilities!! Especially because Marantz is using a Hypex Class D Poweramp section for this model. I wondered about the 40 - and here you go… 👍🏻😃
You were asking about where we stand with All-in-one vs seperate box solutions. Well, 1 year ago I would have aimed for a all-in-one system, but the longer I think about the more I favor seperate boxes. Too big the changes in electronic assesories…
I look for a great new amplifier this year. I heard the Exposure 2510 and 3510. Also I heard Cyrus i7 XR. They all go a bit in the same direction. All 3 very nice in its own way but not convincing to me. I heard Rotel 1592 and it’s on my shortlist as a brand and soundscape (but this box is too big for me) and I heard, as I said, Marantz M30. For me, this is the best what I heard so far !! Wide, deep, convincing!
Thank you JGH. Great to learn about your 😊👍
Liked the bit of Marantz history, my 30+ year old PM84 mk2 is still going strong and sounding great with Proac D20r’s.
Cost me about £580 back in the late 80s😀 great review.
That is great. Thanks Kenny 👍
i own this amplifier and pair it as a second amplifier with the revel FE208.
You are right that it is not detail enough.
but it seems the internal DAC that is the issue.
when feed by a external DAC, the sound open up and with much more details.
Thank you for sharing your experiences 😊
I decided to get rid of my separate amp, DAC and headphone amp, (and Roon); and replaced them with a Naim Uniti Atom - I got a 30% discount on a new one!. Does everything I need really well and sounds superb. No more faff with updating Roon every 10 days! and it looks really cool as well.
That is great 👍
I recently purchased a Denon PMA-1700, and have found myself using the tone controls just a bit. I do rather enjoy the option and like being able to adjust bottom end up a little at low volume on my SCM19s in the evening.
Cool 😎
Hello from the United States. I so enjoy your reviews. I learn a great deal and am always entertained. Thank you.
Thank you David. That is very much appreciated 😊👍
Axpona is this weekend. Last year, the demo unit of this amplifier sold in minutes. They had it paired with golden ear towers.
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Just like you were prejudice about Cambridge Audio, after owing Marantz PM4000 i was done with this and moved on to Arcam and Audiolab ,, thanks for a informative video Cheers Tarun
Thank you Atri 😊
Nice review .
During my hifi journey I have yo yo -ed from convenient to purist.
Arcam solo to meridian g95 to meridian 800 series / DSPs and I then opted for a ch precision i1 ( integrated amp with dac , streamer and phono stage ). However the dac wasn’t much better than the meridian 808 and so I decided to pass on the integrated Ch precision i1 and ended up with a more separates focused set up which sounds better . I run a dCS dac / cd player into a power amp and use a Melco as a server ( instead of as a streamer ). I am now looking for a pre amp with headphone amp / phono stage built in but thats a tricky one !
Thank you Mr. S 😊
I really enjoy the look at the interior that you provide and learn a lot from your commentary about it. In regards to your question, convenience is for the living room and spouse (HDMI ARC is nice for that) and separates for the listening room. Thanks Tarun!
Thank you Bryan. Nice to have both options 😊
@@abritishaudiophile7314 I am a lucky man for sure
@Tarun, your first Marantz review? A landmark in my view. I reckon you will get a lot of viewing traffic off the back of this. Keep up the great work 🎶🥇😎
Thank you kindly 😊👍
Tarun, great review, as always! so nice watching each and all of your reviews.... this Model 40N makes me wonder what the Marantz Model 30 (more of a purist approach) has to offer having more power but D amplification. It would be great if you could get hold of one for comparisons...
As always, thanks for all you do!
Thank you. I appreciate the suggestion 😊👍
Hi Tarun, Always enjoy your reviews for the honest and detail that you give them.
If you get the opportunity you should take some time to evaluate the Denon PMA 110 Aniversery amplifier.
After many years of owning many amplifiers & just considering Denon as another Japanese manufacturer, but never hi end, my preconceptions have now been dashed,and have purchased this model,to which I can not speak highly enough.
My own caparision is against amplifiers costing up too four times its price & I consider I have a bargain in my present system.......keep up the good work....
Thank you Gaz. That would be cool to review 😊👍
Great review Tarun. I've been into Marantz since the late K.Ishiwata took the helm and made some great sub 1k amps and cd players in the 90's/2000's. I am still using my KI CD player today and wouldn't trade it in for something more modern. It has a warm and sweet presentation that I still enjoy today. For my main system I will always go the purist route, but I would go for convenience where space and lifestyle are the main factors.
Thank you. My parents still have their Marantz PM52SE amp which is an early Ken Ishiwata tweaked design 👍
Tarun….LOVED the history of Marantz and the wonderful imagery!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 The whole video could have been that for me! I am definitely in the purist camp w/all separates here, for my music listening . I have a tube preamp, powerful SS power amp, R2R DAC, dedicated streamer, etc. That being said Marantz handles my AVR duties and I own a silver Marantz SACD 30n for my disc spinning which includes that incredible styling of this 40n Amp. It also has a HEOS Streamer onboard which I use with my Amazon music subscription, at times. Like you said….I just LOVE all the choices and flavors that we have out there.
GREAT full-bodied review!
Thank you Bob. Great to learn about your experiences 😊👍
The preamp shown during the introduction isnt the valve model 7 but the 7T solidstate preamp from 1965.
Well done, as always Tarun. Thank you for the hard work you put into these reviews.
For me, I just enjoy the oddness, and little ritual of separates. CD transport, DAC, tube preamp, and monoblocs. I find it enhances the experience. And CD (or LP) encourages one to be still and listen.
And aren't we blessed. If I want to listen to a Beethoven symphony, or any other musical experience, I flip a couple switches, wait a few minutes, press go (or for some, lower the stylus) and Yahtzee.
Thank you kindly Gerald 😊👍
I had not heard from you in awhile, so I went looking this morning, and voila! As usual, high quality review and good online presence! Maybe I should review your channel...hmm. 🤔
It is Easter holidays. I’ll be back in action soon 😊
Hello Tarun, your reviews are always a pleasure to watch. Would you be wiling to create a video about starting out with serious audio in 2023 for people that are new to the hobby? For example at what point do separates make sense budget wise. Where to focus your budget, maybe give a few examples at certain price points say (1000, 2500, 5000, 10000).
Thank you. That is great idea. A little tricky to do in a generalised way as everyone’s room, setup and tastes are different. It is worth giving some thought as to how to approach it though 🤔👍
I’ve thought about this topic a lot and for me convenience is King - the easier it is for me to listen to music (critically, or otherwise), the more music I will listen to, and therefore enjoy. My technical enjoyment of this past time strongly pushes me toward separates due to their endless potential and tinkering allure, however ultimately I recognize i will get a net increased enjoyment if I can walk in the living room and fire up a song from standby on my phone. I haven’t heard it yet but I’m pretty much settled on the Yamaha RN2000A
Thank you. Very well said 👍
Nice history rundown! I use the Marantz HD-Amp1 all the time. Great amp-dac combo 👌 🎶
Thank you 😊
I guess the Marantz M40 and my Arcam SA20, whos sound I love fullheartedly and leftbrainely, leans in the same direction of neutral. 🥰
A thaught that struck me earlier today. Where to go uppgradingwise from here. I dont have one clue. 😬
Thanks Tarun and I wish you and the family the best of weekends,, 🍻🍻🍻⭐⭐⭐👍👍👍
Thank you kindly Lars. All the best to you and your family too 😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 💖💖💖
I really enjoy this review Tarun. The history of Marantz was interesting and great way to introduce the video.
I would like to ask your thoughts about the Musical Phono EQ phono input?
Keep up the great work?
Thank you Lee. Much appreciated. I didn’t test the phono input as I am digital only these days 😊
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Thank you for your reply. 🙏
Marantz makes a big point of the Musical Phono EQ I wondered if it was any good on an Amplifier with a lot of digital inputs.
Looking forward to the next video
I have one and was going to sell it until I found it sounds so much better with the networking section switched off that I'm surprised it gets good reviews. But the network facilities is why people buy it! Try it just as an amplifier and prepare to be amazed.
@@aarthoor thx for sharing 😊
Hi Tarun, Great insight and knowledge as always, thank you. I never thought I would find my 'Boogie Factor Heaven' plus all round ability, on a very long purist trail. I had it there already waiting, it just needed the right partners. Thank you, Exposure❤
Great. Thank you 👍
Taren, I love a warm, rich, dense sound with rolled off highs. A good (2.1 channel) competitor to the Marantz 40N is the Denon 1600ne integrated amp (high current, 70W into 8ohms, 140W into 4). It’s the baby brother to the Denon A110 you reviewed. In the future, hope you review the Denon 1600ne, or its newer Denon 1700ne (basically same amp w/added external pre-in option).
My 2.1 channel music system:
- Denon 1600ne amp (use internal DAC)
- Wharfedale Denton 85 bookshelves
- SVS SB-2000 Pro subwoofer (550W RMS)
- BlueSound Node (use sub-out)
Absolute pure musical bliss (to my ears) every time I turn my system on :-)
Thank you Vince 😊
I love your videos it helped me widen my perspective
I would appreciate your opinion between the pioneer st 300 tower speakers and the the kef 103/2 reference
Thank you kindly 😊👍
I left the purist sound in the early 90's as my children were getting to the age that movies were a big deal, so A/V 5.1 was an answer with sound still a 50% interest. I still am an A/V person with the Marantz 8015 as my go to and it is programed for two set ups: 2 channel LFE at 145w/channel , and 7.2.4 at 100w/channel. That programmable ability is what convinced me to buy it when it first came out and my serial #42 is proof. lol
Thank you for sharing 😊
Thanks for the great insightful review Tarun 😊
What will you say will a great or best match for Triangle comete 40th anniversary speakers the 40n or much older but still great Roksan Caspian m2.
Thanks
@@zoranjovancic9816 thx. Both should work great. Hard to choose without direct comparisons 😊
@@abritishaudiophile7314 do you have any experience or tried out Caspian m2 earlier
I have-based on your recc the cambridge AXA35-wow! That's with my Marantz 6006 CD player and emotiva bookshelf speakers and emotiva RCA. Before that I did try the Marantz pm8006 amplifier- and I got no detail out of it and a mushy Bass. That was on a open box at Crutchfield. I also tried the Marantz CD player that's in line with this new product and though it did give larger soundstage it didn't have the same bite as my Marantz CD 6006 which sounds so much more real! Go figure! Thanks much for your podcast and advise! I wonder how this amplifier wood compared to the p.m. 6007 Marantz
Great review Tarun. Fingers crossed you might get the new Yamaha rn2000a streaming receiver in for review. Seems interesting with its simple room correction on board.
Thank you. I may get to that once my schedule clears 😊
another great video review, thankyou !! your channel is the best my friend
Thank you. That is very much appreciated 😊👍
I'm all about pure and uncompromising solutions. I find it useful to build a system with separates. Since most of the current solutions use digital streaming, I still expect much to happen with new technical innovations (I expect R2R DAC's to improve a bit further).
I recognize that it is difficult to find and match the right components, but the result may allow for maximum "fidelity" even if a bit harder to your wallet.
Thank you José 😊
Excellent and thoughtful review
Thank you kindly 😊👍
I use this amp with paradigm founder F100s and a mofi ultradeck and it is a beautiful combo. It replaced a much more expensive and complex stack and my family can even use it😂
Great. Thank you for sharing 😊
I would like to see a comparison of this vs the Vincent SV-228 and Cambridge
Thank you for the suggestion 😊
Excellent review as always, Tarun! Thanks!
I've always really liked Marantz kit. I do worry when companies go from one owner to another as corporate goals tend to come with the ownership, however it sounds like the current owners are trying to maintain the ethos of Marantz. I am very impressed with the build quality.
One thing that I do not understand is the desire to go and roll their own in-house streaming systems and not include Roon. Personally I use Roon and I like the flexibility it gives and works with pretty much all of the kit I have here or take it out with me. It also supports Qobuz which I use since ditching Tidal a while ago which HEOS doesn't appear to do. This would be a blocker to my purchase.
Thank you for sharing. I believe Roon may be added on the future. Not sure about Qobuz 😊
I have the Atoll IN200 .... Its daammmm amazing My speakers are other when i change form Marantz 8006 and Cambridge CXA61 !!
Cool 😎
Great review as usual, Tarun. Are the knobs on this integrated metal or plastic? I know there has been some questions about this in other groups/video’s, but I’ve never heard one way or the other.
Also, a huge thank you for translating into imperial, or “U.S. customary” measurements for us folks in Texas. 😜
Thank you. Most welcome. I am pretty certain the knobs are aluminium. The facia to which the knobs are mounted also has an aluminium plate but a plastic backing. The larger front panel in this two-tier design is also plastic 😊
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Thank you, Tarun.
While it’s not a super high end piece of equipment, it’s not exactly cheap either.
It’s too bad the larger front panel is actually plastic.
Thank you again!
From Texas
i have a Rega Brio, great amp. thinking about upgrading to the new Elex MK4? you have never done a Rega review? lots of great gear being made in the UK these days. thinking about a trip over for some serious auditions this summer.. thanks.
Rega had a policy of it sending amps out to TH-cam reviewers but I think that has changed recently 😊
I think the great thing about Marantz versus some products is they typically have a house sound and you either like that house sound or you don't. As you found they have a very big and bold sound that's slightly soft but always fun. But not overly fun at least not in the way where you would get tired of it, because on the contrary you can listen to a Marantz amplifier all day long.
Another good thing or some people might could say a bad thing, is the fact that house sound of the 40n is the same sound prevalent throughout their product range. Obviously that can be a bad thing because as you move up into more pricey components you might be expecting better performance however what I've often found over the years is whether you buy their bottom barrel integrated amplifier or top of the line $5,000 amplifier, what you're getting is a more mature refined sound as you spend more money. It still retains that same characteristic of big and bold and fun but offsets it slightly by having a more refined presentation.
I've had numerous older Marantz from the '70s as well as their newer products and in my opinion they're one of the few legacy manufacturers still producing products whose sound is remarkably similar to its vintage counterpart.
I do get the impression that ultimately you didn't care for it, only because I feel you implied that you tend to be more of that listener that wants that Sonic precision and is willing to give up that easy going palatable character to achieve it.
Sorry to be so long-winded but wonderful video as always and keep up the good work, oh and long live tone controls.😊
Thank you for sharing your experiences. Much appreciated 👍
Excellent review ! A question please and maybe i missed it. Will this be able to drive KEF R3 meta that needs more power and 4 ohms ?
@@aadat333 thank you. It will drive them 😊
I like the purist multi component approach. My amp is an Exposure 2010S2.
Cool 😎
Good Morning Tarun,
Another wonderful video. Marantz, in my view, has been known for excellent products at a very reasonable price-point for what you get. I have a Marantz SACD player myself, and it is really good. I wanted to ask your opinion on a pre-amplifier. I am thinking of replacing my current Adcom GFP-815 with a Parasound Halo P6. The Parasound offers a good bit of connectivity that the Adcom does not. Do you know anything about the Parasound P6? Have you tried one?
Tasha ☺😘🤗
Thank you Tasha. I haven’t heard the Halo P6 but it has a good reputation being a John Curl design. Synergy, as you know, can be tricky so I think you will need to see if you can borrow one and try it on your system 😊👍
I agree- it's a great time to be into hifi. So much choice, but it could be better. There could be amp versions with a dac instead of a phonostage, or both. I don't like my money going on a feature that I won't be used. A 2510 with a dac would be ideal for me.
Thanks for another great video Tarun 👍Looking forward to the Elac review.
Thank you Ada. The Elac review will be out soon 👍
Hey Tarun, great review. I did spot a bit of prog rock in that Tidal listing with Floyd DSotM 50th Anniversary edition 😉
As you know there are three boxes between my source and speakers that perform amplification duties and between them they sport a single input selector and a volume control. Guess that puts me in the purest camp. So no Marantz for me then.
Thanks Mark. I think it is safe to say that you are a purist 😉👍
Thanks. Good, informative review of a beautifully engineered piece of kit. I must admit, I'm quite tempted by this one. I listen to a lot of vinyl, much of which is not pristine. So I don't need a highly resolving amp that reveals every scratch in full and intimate detail!
Thank you. The Model 40N is quite forgiving of poorer recordings 😊
Great review Tarun! Do you think it will be a great matching with neutral balance sound signature speakers?? For example Dynaudio speakers??? Are you going to review some of them??? Evoke line or Special 40??? thanks and cheers from Argentina!
Thank you. Dynaudio speakers house sound has traditionally been a little on the warm side. I would have to try them with the Model 40N to see 😊
I would like to see a comparison of amplifiers under £1000 such as Mission 778X Integrated Amplifier, Audiolab, etc., and possible pairings with speakers also around a similar price point, give or take. I think this would be helpful for those entering into this hobby but at a more audiophile level and also for those who just want a well performing system for many years as well for a still sane price.
Amps and speakers that cost many thousands may provide improvements but there should be sufficient, more budget friendly considerations available that gets one a good way there in both a cost and size factor that most people in that market may consider for themselves.
the lowest price points seem to be chfi class d amps at or around a £100 or even US$, with many dacs around £/$300 and speakers up to but even well under £/$1000. I think there could be alot of options for a complete system well under or even up to £/$2,000, give or take that could appeal to many, many people in price and performance and not be considered low end products. System synergy at various price points is valid and significant. Perhaps even a sub could be included., for example the RSL SPEEDWOOFER 10S MKII, among some others.
So a step above the lowest products in price but significantly more performance. If one can afford more expensive products, the sky is the limit but system synergy still prevails. IMO, a less expensive can outperform more expensive products within certain constraints, like loudness requirements, room, overall SQ, etc., but system synergy is the key IMO.
Good points. Thank you for sharing NC 😊
Another great review Tarun so well explained even the technical stuff doesn't go over my head, I wouldn't exchange it though for my Moon Ace..!! I love the one box approach (and so does my wife) but i'd love to add the Moon 330A but that's just way out of my price range...
Thank you Peter 😊👍
As per my observation of the internal PCBs audiophile gear should use better connectors on PCBs. May be from Samtec or Nicomatic. Great review.
Thank you 😊
Hi Tarun ! Always look forward to your reviews! Does the HEOS system offer the same resolution as Tidal connect? Or is it limited similar to Airplay ?
The Marantz Model 40N doesn’t support Tidal connect but streaming is not limited to Airplay either. I found no loss in fidelity using my Auralic streamer connected to the Model 40N Vs playing tidal through the HEOS app 😊
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Thanks for the reply ! Happy listening 👂
Thanks Tarun. I traded in my hair shirt for a remote control long ago.
I get that. Thanks Jim 👍
Jim, remote control is permissible as it’s not in the signal path 😂
Another good review. Thanks!
Thank you 😊
Great review as usual...
Thank you kindly 😊👍
I'm very curious to hear your thoughts on the CXA81+CXN V2 vs the Model 40 N.
Sincerely
I appreciate the suggestion 😊
Thank you for another intelligent review.
Much appreciated 👍
Good one. Enjoyed it as usual
Thank you 😊
I chose it as my primary hifi system. Never let me down. Of course with an all in one solution if something reaches it's end of life you cannot just replace it. It's like a modern car - except the tires which is analogous to me to the speakers.... - you have to bring it to the garage so they can just repair it. However, it's built like a tank, very good, has the wife acceptance factor, DAMN GOOD phono section. I suppose they always adjust the DACs. They don't just throw in the dac chip and let it work like most of the chi-fi dacs which sounds good but lack of personality (some chi-fi on the other end very musical and don't just try to achieve the lowest noise, highest sinad etc, like denafrips, gustard more expensive ones). But I compared some solutions and it's not like a normal ESS DAC... however, I was a bit sad when I learned that AKM will be replaced but it was inevitable of course. But I like the Marantz sound I can tell you it's gives you an exceptional listening experience in an untreated room as well and with the good recordings it's very very revealing and a bit forgiving with worse ones as well. The synergy you mentioned. They didn't just want to tick the checkboxes but you have a very well built system with synergy between each component. I just bought a Revival Atalante 3 and man.... it was more balanced than my entry/mid level Focals. Of course the singers voice was more emphasised with Focal but with the atalante it seems to be more natural, still not sterile and a wider soundstage.... I love this. If it was not availabel maybe I would go for Atoll (maybe a pimped IN100 from a German Atoll reseller whom replace some parts, provide more isolation between the boards etc.). How do you compare this with an Atoll IN100 or 200 Signature?
Thank you for sharing your experiences. I was told by the new U.K. distributor that IN200 Signature that I reviewed was an older model (long story). The IN80 is a great amplifier for the money. I think a little warmer in tone to the Marantz but not by much 😊
@@abritishaudiophile7314 thanks. I nkted in your IN80 video when you mentioned that the amplifier has been adjusted. It coukd be a bit hard if you go after one of these on the used market... hope they label them as V2 etc. I heard great things about Atoll DACs as well. But the Marantz is warm enough for me :) which Atoll would you compare to the 40n? IN100 or IN200? Sadly there's no great presence of Atoll in Hungary. Anyway, thanks for the great video (again). And the answer!
@@deimagoston thank you. I would expect the IN100 Signature to be at a similar level to the Model 40N 😊
Thank you Tarun, excellent review as always !
Price differences apart, can you pls let me know which amplifier sounds more musical & forgiving with mediocre digital tracks in your opinion , the Belles Aria Integrated or the Marantz ? I am quite familiar with the Marantz sound and I have liked it. But your Belles Aria review got me interested. My speakers are Dali Oberon 1 with a Rel subwoofer and avr is Marantz 7011. Thank you.
Thank you. Both are forgiving of poor recordings. The Belles is a little warmer in its tonality. 👍
Thanks a lot Tarun🙏
Thanks again Tarun
You are simply the best.
How if you review and compare the entry-level amps from Marantz, Nad, Cambridge and Hegel for example Marantz PM6007 vs Hegel 95?
Kind regards and best wishes
Thank you kindly. I appreciate the suggestion 👍
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Thanks again Tarun
I have question please 🙏
In term of neutrality, how you compare this amp to Hegel?
Kind regards and best wishes ❤️
Looks well built and designed and I think I'd get along with its sound signature and the price looks about right but the feature set isn't quite right. I really, don't want streaming services built into my amp so USB is a must. I also think it would look better without such a busy face plate and with the bass, treble, and balance knobs removed (those features can go in the menu as they are set once and done).
Thank you for sharing 😊
The Marantz 40N sure looks good, and likely sounds pretty good, but 70 Watts? I have gone the separate route, although I do like a good quality phono stage, for convenience sake. I’m also a fan of full-range speakers because of the difficulty I’ve had integrating subwoofers. They’re OK for home theater, but for faithful music reproduction, I just think they fall short, at least in my hands. But I’m still sorting this all out, so my opinions (and system) may evolve. But right now I don’t have bookshelf speakers in my main system.
Thank you for sharing 😊
I have re-thought my objection to the 70 Watt power ‘restriction.’ I suppose I’ve been influenced a bit by a recent search for a ‘500 Watt minimum’ power to properly drive a set of electrostatic speakers. I’ve also been recently educated on vagrancies of manufacturer’s power specifications, it matters greatly how the power rating is derived. I was also reminded that one of the most popular McIntosh tube amp year-in year-out is their MC-275 (2 channels, 75 Watts (each?). Finally, even when I crank my dual 250 Watt stereo amps up to ‘Max’ (over 90 dB), the blue meters up front tell me I’m putting out about 25 Watts. My old electronics professor always said, “You only need 25 Watts.” How much of the rest do you need for ‘headroom’ 10:28 to drive the transients? I’ve noticed there are many fine receivers and integrated amplifiers that offer less than 100 Watts. So, 70 Watts May be sufficient, or adequate, for most users. I would be very interested to learn at what point it would start clipping, and whether or not it could properly drive speakers rated at 4 Ohms. Also, how does Marantz derive their power ratings? Are they ‘on the edge?’ Or are they generally conservative In their ratings? Do they measure full sweep (20Hz-20kHz), or single tone (for instance, 1,000 Hz). From your general thoroughness, and given the detail you offer in this, and your reviews of other products, I sense that the Marantz will hold up under ‘normal’ use in an average space with a typical 8 Ohm speaker load. If power were lacking, I imagine you would have mentioned it. [Note: Although it might appear so, I am not replying to my own post, but attempting to extend it. I would love to give this Marantz a listen in my space, the product (a streaming amplifier) just makes so much sense to me.
I hope one day we will see a routel tribute or teknics amps!
I hope to get to them 😊
Hi Tarun, I agree with your observation about the USB port and that for $2,500 it should be present as I'm an Audrivana Studio user and find it quite convenient to use a PC to run Studio and connect to Qobuz. As for your question about convenience? If I can stream Bit-Perfect from Qobuz that's all I need. Since Heos doesn't support Qobuz and the Marantz lacks a USB port that makes it a pass for me. Thanks, and as always looking forward to your next review.
Thank you Larry 👍
I would need to double check but I thought it supported Qobuz 🤔
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Hi Tarun, in 2023 it is kind of hard to imagine that Heos doesn't support Qobuz. I do believe that Heos supports UPNP, so either Bubble-UPNP (Android) or M-Connect (IOS) can stream Qobuz to the Marantz. Also, with Studio now supporting UPNP that could be an option as well. However, there is just something troubling about the USB port being missing when the $900 Yamaha (S801) and all the Rotel pieces from the A12 and up provide a USB port. If I were to make an educated guess, it's either a licensing issue with Qobuz or a firmware/hardware issue on Marantz/Denon's part. Your favorite Yamaha WXA streaming amp (with MusicCast) lacks Qobuz as well. Yamaha indicated that all their devices designed prior to 2019 would not contain Qobuz, which leads me to think it's a hardware/firmware issue. I know, because I bought one, used it for 4hrs and sent it back. BTW, congratulations on the sponsor, looks like a great shop
I was contemplating getting this but ended up getting yahmaha r2000n. Really good amplifier. Running my Dynaudio evoke 50 with it. Wondering if you would do a review of R2000n :$
There is a Yamaha review coming soon but I would like to take a look at the R2000N too 😊
@@abritishaudiophile7314 you do know that you are awesome? Lol I would wait for the review. I wish I could send my dynaudio speakers to you for a review.
Good review tarun ,over the last 35 years I've had some wonderful marantz items, cd ,amplifier mostly, so KI signature items, always great sound and build quality at a good price, I have two systems, purist headphones based system and a more universal streaming based system, both great in their own way, and can be used seamlessly so the best of both worlds, thanks for the great content, I look forward to your next review.
Thank you Paul 😊👍
Great review thank you for that,i know this is a streamer and amplifier in one but my question is would a separate streamer specalising in just that and a seperate amplifier doing the same be better?i am looking to purchase something like this and am new enough to hi-fi so i wonder would something like the Cambridge audio CXN V2 paired with say the CXA81 be a better option?it would cost less but my question is which would give the best sound and detail retrieval?i fear with the maranz is it trying to do too much altough the price would suggest its a better sounding all in one package that the Cambridge audio duo,i realise too that its compactness will appeal to certain scenarios but its which one gives the best sound that im really interested in
Generally, separate boxes will sound better at this price point and certainly above 😊
Love your refreshing background set 😂
It is still being decorated. I’m the decorator. It may take a while 😂
The Model 40n pairs well with the Buchardt S400mk2. For a AIO solution in a living room where clutter is a concern, it’s great. Even pairs well with my external DAC for more serious music listening. Fwiw, you’d probably prefer the Model 30. It sounds more like your description of the Exposure.
Thank you for sharing Key 😊
Great to hear as I am considering both the Bucharest and the 40n.
@@abritishaudiophile7314 I don't know how it works with SU but if you can get the Model 30 in for review, it'd be interesting (to me) to see what you think. Definitely more of a purist piece. Fwiw, now I *really* want to check out the R8 or R300. Thanks for all the reviews!
@@henrymichaels1033 I would also try to audition with Amphion Argon One S 👍🎶
HI Tarun. Are you planning on reviewing the Audiolab 7000a amp anytime soon? Andrew Robinson recently reviewed it and was gushing over it as much as he was with the 6000a, so that is the one I have my eye on as a possible upgrade to my 6000a. I would be very interested to hear your opinion on it as well before I took the plunge.
I have requested it. Hopefully, the 7000A should come in for review soon 😊
Was noticing no usb input. I would like to see if tablets can produce a usb hifi source for dacs.
I was really thorn between 40n and willsenton r8, especially as I can get Marantz products with 30% discount. Glad I went willsenton route. R8 with mojo 2 is all I need at the moment :)
Cool 😎 thank you for sharing 😊
How you can get marantz with 30% off?
@@JohnSmith-zl8rz retail connections :)
Wow!
It's pretty scary that it was said that the internal DAC was preferred over the Venus 2 DAC....a DAC that costs more than the entire 40n. This synergy and pairing dilemma makes it tough to make new purchases today.
Understood. Synergy can be tricky. Let me explain the situation with the internal DAC Vs my Denafrips Venus II. The Venus is an excellent DAC. It can unearth micro-details whilst creating a 3D soundstage that very few DACs can match. The Marantz Model 40N’s amp section isn’t able to resolve these traits fully. That doesn’t make it a bad amp, it’s qualities lie elsewhere. The internal DAC inside the 40N has enough detail to do the amp section justice but a little more rhythmic drive than the Venus II which I actually prefer with this amplifier 😊
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For those that may have a 40n and love the sound, but want something more resolving and higher end, what would be a logical upgrade? I'm in the 5-10 grand price bracket?
@@abritishaudiophile7314 which amp and DAC combo creates that 3d soundstage for under 1500£ just wondering?
@@carlitosgomez71 Denafrips Aries and Willsenton R8 is close to that price 😊
Thanks Tarun - that satisfied both sides of my brain! Certainly looks the part, very elegant, and happy to see Tone Controls again (one of the
reasons I decided to keep my Audiolab going), but buying amplifiers with built-in DACs seems like wasted money, when you already have one.
Thank you. I get that, some will be looking for a purist amp 😊
Tarun hi. I'm wondering if you have reviewed any Blumenhofer speakers?
I'm interested in the Midi standmounts . I've ordered Pre/Power Atoll 200 signature amps and may go for the Blumenhofers next. Cheers. Eric.
Hi Eric, I haven’t reviewed Blumenhofer speakers 😊
Wonder if the model 40n would be a better match for my Monitor Audio Gold 300 5G instead of my Rega Elex-R? I do find the Elex-R gives a slightly forward, possibly bright sound, particularly on dome female vocals.
Worth a try 😊
Interesting video, thanks. When will you be reviewing its big brother, 30 series amp and CD player?
Thanks. No plans as yet 😊
👍❤️I do understand people love convenience, one box solutions, and for certain situations or rooms, they appear to be the best .. but I have my right side of the brain that is just in love with precision and ultra high Fidelity. Therefore, I will always go with separates route, if left to my own devices.😂 PS fantastic review as always expect nothing less and I am buying the Dali Epicon speakers because of you my wife and wallet will not. Thank you.😂😂
Thank you Steven. Enjoy the Dali’s 😊👍
Would be nice to have some L/R pre-outs
I recently purchased the model 40N together with Monitor Audio gold 100 5g bookshelf speakers. I am considering the addition of Primare DD15 CD Transport. Is it worth adding a DAC such as the DENAFRIPS ARES II?
@@RobT-t5d I would stick with the internal one 😊
THANKS TARUN 🤗 FOR THE HISTORY LESSON 👍💚💚💚
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Sure looks like the Marantz Model30 integrated amp up front... I love my all analog Model30 coupled with SACD30n. Shockingly good Class D amp !!!
Cool 😎 thank you for sharing 😊👍
Hi Tarun, hoping all is good at your end. Between Marantz model 40N and Belles Aria integrated, what would be your pick not taking price into consideration for a person looking for a musical warmer sound. My speakers are Dali Oberon 1. Thank you.
Both very similar tonally and in terms of clarity. You may be happy with either 😊
Thanks a lot Tarun. Tried getting a pre-owned Belles Aria Signature at a decent deal from the US but the high duties, logistics and taxes in India are approx as much as the amp itself. Hence may go with the Marantz which is available in India and at par with international prices. Only concerned with 40N 's power rating if I go for a low ohms speaker in future🙏
Another outstanding video.
Thank you kindly 😊👍
Nice review. How would this stack up against the Yamaha RN803? Similar product.
Thank you. I have the A-S2200 in. I am looking forward to see how that compares 😊
manas, I have the RN803D in my garage/workshop system, and it's a great piece of kit for the money (~£600 in the UK) with good power, a decent DAC and is well built. But the 40N is nearly 4x the price, so you'd expect it to be a step above the Yamaha. The Yammy to compare it to is surely the R-N2000A, which is more £ than the 40N but looks like a serious piece of kit.
@@adamhindle9215 thanks Adam. I've been considering upgrading to the 803. Currently using the RN303 with Elac B6
I had a RN402 before the 803 and it's definitely a step up. It goes louder before any distortion kicks in, and the DAC is much better: cleaner and more detailed. The 'only' downside I can see is that the tone controls are physical dials, so you have to get up to adjust them...