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Marantz MM8077 7-Channel 150W Power Amplifier (Factory Refurbished) on sale for
$1499.99.
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Note, this product tis a Marantz Factory Refurbished unit and will include
1-Year Marantz + 2-Year Free Extension warranty w/ purchase (
in a form of CPS automatically added to cart).
About the Product- 150W (20Hz-20kHz Power Output
- 7-Channel Balanced/Unbalanced via Select Switch (Main Amplifier In)
- 8Hz-100kHz Frequency Response
- Aluminum/Glass Reinforced Resin Front Panel
- AC 120V/60Hz Power
- 800W Power Consumption
- Copper Plated Chassis
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This is from Marantz's spec info sheet on the amp:
Audio Section
Rated power output
150 W/ch, 8 ohm
(20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, two channels driven)
180 W/ch, 6 ohm
(20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, two channels driven)
Not 7 channels driven, only 2 channels.
The info found here:
https://www.marantz.com/en-us/pro...tes/mm8077 (Scroll down to Technical Specs...click "Download Info Sheet"....that's where it's hidden)
Why do I do this? I dislike the dishonesty of audio corps. purposefully mischaracterizing the actual output of amplifiers, like they're selling car amps in a pawn shop or something.
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Blows this Marantz away in performance
Blows this Marantz away in performance
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If you have an inefficient main speaker (like my 84db mains) you will appreciate the extra power for your speakers to really open up and shine. If you're running a pair of 91+db speakers you probably won't ever need the extra power. However, it's also nice to have some headroom on the amp side so you aren't clipping the signal to your speakers.
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99% of ppl don't need their 7 channel amp to provide full power on all channels simultaneously because the audio signal rarely, if ever, demands it.
And even if it was common, the typical/average 8 ohm home audio speaker in a typical/average residential room rarely, if ever, requires maximum output from any decent receiver with 80/100 wpc "ratings".
Think about it. Who here is listening with their avr set to literally it's maximum volume and still needs more power?? Most everyone I've ever encountered typically listens at between -20 to -10 from reference level on their avr. Are some tracks mixed at an abnormally low level that requires turning up the level to -5 or so? Yes. That's not normal/common.
Have you looked at the spec differences?...specifically the large increase that the Monolith can provide with all channels driven that the Marantz simply cant achieve
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That being said...the Monolith can produce its power with all channels driven. The Marantz is rated at two channels driven
Big difference
The Marantz is going to clip a lot sooner than the Monolith
While you say you may not need that power. If you have inefficient speakers that drop into the 2-3 Ohm level( as I do with some Bowers and Wilkins) I absolutely want that deep power reserve that the Monolith can provide
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What? You think this Marantz can actually deliver 150 watts into 7 channels simultaneously? Then why does Marantz NEVER rate the amp driving other than 2 channels? That's because while all 7 amps may be capable of delivering 150W, the unit's only rated for 150WPC on 2 channels. WPC output drops severely as more channels are powered.
This is from Marantz's spec info sheet on the amp:
Audio Section
Rated power output
150 W/ch, 8 ohm
(20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, two channels driven)
180 W/ch, 6 ohm
(20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, two channels driven)
Not 7 channels driven, only 2 channels.
The info found here:
https://www.marantz.com/en-us/pro...tes/mm8077 (Scroll down to Technical Specs...click "Download Info Sheet"....that's where it's hidden)
Why do I do this? I dislike the dishonesty of audio corps. purposefully mischaracterizing the actual output of amplifiers, like they're selling car amps in a pawn shop or something.
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99% of ppl don't need their 7 channel amp to provide full power on all channels simultaneously because the audio signal rarely, if ever, demands it.
And even if it was common, the typical/average 8 ohm home audio speaker in a typical/average residential room rarely, if ever, requires maximum output from any decent receiver with 80/100 wpc "ratings".
Think about it. Who here is listening with their avr set to literally it's maximum volume and still needs more power?? Most everyone I've ever encountered typically listens at between -20 to -10 from reference level on their avr. Are some tracks mixed at an abnormally low level that requires turning up the level to -5 or so? Yes. That's not normal/common.
I have Bowers and Wilkins that dip into the 2-3 ohm range and my Monolith will play at ear splitting levels for extended periods of time and not really get very warm
If I tried the same thing with about any AVR I would not feel good unless I connected cooling fans