A perfect companion to the Marantz AV20 preamplifier (pictured below), the Marantz AMP20 amplifier is a 12 x 200W (into 8 ohms) Class D (12 x 400W into 4 ohms) model.
Marantz AMP20, superb aesthetics££££
As with the Marantz Cinema 70s, Cinema 60 DAB, Cinema 50, Cinema 40, Marantz AV10 amplifiers and, of course, the Marantz AV20, the most notable element about the Marantz AMP20 amplifier concerns the superb design inaugurated on the manufacturer's audiophile products, the Marantz Model 40n network player, the Marantz CD 60 audio CD player or the Marantz SACD 30n player. The oldest among you will have noticed that this aesthetic is a nod to the history of Marantz with the presence of an analog VU meter on the front, with a very nice effect. Thus, it forms a perfectly harmonious duo in the presence of the Marantz AV10 or Marantz AV20.
Marantz AMP20, main specifications££££
Of course, the Marantz AMP20 is a "bridgable" model to manage speakers with particularly low output. Likewise, bi-amplification is part of the game. For the rest, it offers the choice for each channel: balanced (XLR) or unbalanced (RCA) input for maximum flexibility. The amplification stages are of the HDAM 2 type (Current Feedback circuit type) and the transformer is a torroidal specimen.
Availability, in black finish only. Indicative price: 5,500 euros.
Reminder of the key characteristics of the Marantz AMP20:
• Model: 12 channels
• THD (total harmonic distortion): 0.05%
• Inputs: 12 [abc]RCA[/abc] inputs, 16 XLR inputs, 1 RS232-C port, 1 12V Trigger
• Outputs: 12 pairs of terminal blocks
• Dimensions (W x H x D, mm): 442 x 191 x 442 mm
• Consumption: 400 W (0.2 W in standby)
• Weight: 18 kg
