Marantz MODEL 10 - Reference Integrated Stereo Amplifier

Marantz MODEL 10 Reference Integrated Amplifier

Marantz MODEL 10 is a flagship reference integrated amplifier built for listeners who want effortless power, exceptional control, and the refinement Marantz is known for. Its newly designed fully balanced, dual-mono symmetrical amplifier topology delivers commanding drive with low noise and ultra-low distortion, helping your speakers sound more open, more detailed, and more dynamically alive at any volume. Beyond performance, MODEL 10 is crafted like a luxury component—an anodized machined-aluminum exterior, copper-plated chassis and shielding, and illuminated design details that put its engineering on display. With versatile connectivity (RCA and XLR), a premium MM/MC phono stage for turntables, pre-out and power-amp direct options, and bi-wiring speaker outputs, MODEL 10 anchors a true reference two-channel system. The Marantz MODEL 10 is part of ListenUp's Marantz Amplifiers Collection.

What It's Good At:

• Driving demanding speakers with massive headroom (250W/ch into 8Ω, 500W/ch into 4Ω)
• Delivering ultra-clean, low-distortion playback for revealing detail and dynamics
• High-end vinyl playback with MM/MC phono and selectable MC impedance
• Building a reference system with fully balanced dual-mono architecture and XLR connectivity
• Premium fit-and-finish with copper-plated chassis, aluminum construction, and illuminated design
• Flexible system integration with pre-out and power-amp direct (RCA/XLR) plus bi-wire outputs

Marantz MODEL 10 Full Specifications:

• Channels: 2
• Amplifier topology: Fully balanced dual-mono symmetrical amplifier topology
• Power supply: All-New Marantz SMPS
• Chassis: Copper-plated chassis; copper-plated rear panel; triple-layer copper-plated bottom layer/bottom plate
• Panel color: Black / Marantz Champagne
• Front (Center) Panel: Anodized machined aluminum
• Back-shell: Anodized machined aluminum
• Front panel illumination: Yes (All sides, Dimmer)
• Side cover: Aluminum (Thickness: Max 15.8mm)
• Top cover: Aluminum (Thickness: 6mm)
• Top cover (Center) ventilation hole material: Stainless mesh
• Interior illumination: Yes, dimmable
• Rear panel: Copper Plated
• Chassis material: Copper Plated
• Bottom layer / bottom plate: Triple layer Copper plated
• Volume knob: Solid aluminum (Bearing construction)
• Input selector: Solid aluminum (Bearing construction)
• Foot: Solid aluminum, copper plated (H: 18.5mm)
• Heatsink for power amplifier: Extruded Aluminum
• Unit (W × H × D mm): 440 × 192 × 473
• Cabinet size: 440 × 192 × 422
• Net weight: 33.7kg
• Packaging dimensions (W × H × D mm): 600 × 379 × 540
• Packaging gross weight: 39.0kg
• Carton color: 1 Color (Material color: Brown; Printing: Black)
• Rated output power: 250W + 250W (8ohm,20Hz-20kHz,THD 0.05%)
• Rated output power: 500W + 500W (4ohm,20Hz-20kHz,THD 0.05%)
• Speaker impedance: 4~16ohm
• Frequency response: 5Hz~60kHz +0dB/-3dB; 20Hz~20kHz +0dB/-0.3dB
• Total harmonic distortion: 0.005% (125W, 8ohm, 20-20kHz) (CCIF IMD, DFD IMD)
• Damping factor: 500 (8ohm, 20Hz-20kHz)
• Input sensitivity (Phono input): MM: 3.6 mV / 36 kohm
• Input sensitivity (Phono MC Low): 400 μV / 33 ohm
• Input sensitivity (Phono MC Mid): 400 μV / 100 ohm
• Input sensitivity (Phono MC High): 400 μV / 390 ohm
• RIAA deviation: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.5 dB (MM/MC)
• Phono maximum input: MM: 80mV; MC: 8mV
• Input sensitivity (CD/LINE/RECORDER): 350 mV/41kohm (Unbalanced); 700 mV/36kohm
• Input sensitivity (Power Amp input): Unbalanced: 1.58V / 41kohm (Gain : 29dB); Balanced: 3.16V / 15kohm (Gain : 24dB)
• S/N ratio: PHONO (MM): 88dB; PHONO (MC): 76dB; CD: 122dB; Balanced: 122dB
• Headphone output level: 130mW / 32 ohms
• Tone control: BASS : 50Hz ±10dB; TREBLE : 15kHz ±10dB
• Power consumption: 270W
• Standby power: 0.1W (at Standby)
• Phono input: Yes (MM / MC)
• Phono EQ: Marantz Musical Premium Phono EQ w/ Selectable MC impedance (3 position)
• Phono input details: PHONO (MC Low): 400 μV / 33Ω; PHONO (MC Mid): 400 μV / 100Ω; PHONO (MC High): 400 μV / 390Ω; PHONO (MM): 3.6 mV / 39kΩ
• Analog input (include Phono) / REC Out (RCA): 4 / 1
  • LINE1, LINE2, PHONO: Thick nickel plated independent terminals
  • RECORDER: Thick nickel plated independent terminals
• Balanced XLR input: 2
• Power Amp Direct: Yes [RCA (Thick nickel plated independent terminals) / XLR]
• Pre out: Yes [RCA (Thick nickel plated independent terminals) / XLR]
• 2 sets of speaker output: Yes (Bi-wiring)
• Speaker terminal: Marantz Original SPKT-100+; 2 (High quality and high-purity copper plated)
• Headphone output: 1 (Turns off the speaker automatically when headphone is inserted)
• Remote control bus terminal: Yes (RC-5 In / Out)
• Remote internal / external switch: Yes
• Flasher input: Yes
• AC inlet: Yes
• Other: F.C.B.S. (Floating Control Bus System)
• Remote controller: 10 series Universal Remote control
• Unit control (Button): Tact Switch : 1 (POWER)
• Unit control (Knob): 2 (VOLUME, INPUT SELECTOR)
• LED: POWER: 1 White; Protection: 1 Orange; Illumination (Edge): White; Interior: White
• Front panel display: New HD TFT Color Display
• Dimmer for front display: 20 steps
• Level meter: Yes (HD Display)
• Volume display: -infinity/-99.5dB - 0dB / 0.5 step (default); 0-100 / 0.5 step (switchable)
• Last function memory: Yes
• Auto standby mode: Yes
• Remote controller model: RC004PMND
• Battery: Yes (AAA ×2)
• Power cord: Yes (ALL region / Audio Grade / OFC)
• Other included: CoA card

Marantz MODEL 10 Q&A:

How much power does the Marantz MODEL 10 deliver per channel?

A1: MODEL 10 outputs 250W per channel into 8Ω and 500W per channel into 4Ω (20Hz–20kHz, THD 0.05%), providing the current and headroom needed for demanding speakers.

Does MODEL 10 support turntables, and is it compatible with MM and MC cartridges?

A2: Yes. It includes a premium phono stage that supports both MM and MC, plus selectable MC impedance options for better cartridge matching.

Can I connect sources using balanced XLR cables?

A3: Yes. MODEL 10 includes two balanced XLR inputs and also supports balanced connectivity for pre-out and power-amp direct.

Does it have pre-outs for adding an external power amplifier or subwoofer integration?

A4: Yes. MODEL 10 offers pre-out connections via RCA and XLR, making it easy to integrate into a larger system.

What is “Power Amp Direct,” and when would I use it?

A5: Power Amp Direct lets you bypass parts of the integrated stage and feed the power amplifier section directly (RCA or XLR), ideal when using an external preamp or advanced system configuration.

Can I bi-wire my speakers with MODEL 10?

A6: Yes. It includes two sets of speaker outputs designed for bi-wiring and uses Marantz Original SPKT-100+ speaker terminals.

Does inserting headphones mute the speakers automatically?

A7: Yes. When headphones are plugged in, the speaker outputs turn off automatically for private listening.

What display and control features does MODEL 10 include?

A8: It features a new HD TFT color display with a level meter, 20-step dimmer control, last-function memory, and auto-standby for convenience.

Marantz MODEL 10 Downloads:

Marantz MODEL 10 Manual
Marantz MODEL 10 Info Sheet