Marantz PM7000N Integrated Stereo Hi-Fi Amplifier HEOS Built-in Supports Digital and Analog Sources Compatible with Amazon Alexa Phono Input

Although I don't claim to a card-carrying audiophile, music is a huge part of my life and I want to be able to really hear my music in detail. I had been using a vintage stereo system using a very high end old amp and preamp powering my beloved vintage Large Advent Loudpeakers that I bought in 1975 and have had re-coned three times to date.I have been wanting to be able to take advantage of the availability of Apple's ALAC codec which requires an amp with an internal or external Digital Analog Converter and the ability to wirelessly stream High-Resolution audio files - a Bluetooth connection is not capable. I also wanted an amp that would sound as good as my audiophile quality vintage system.This Marantz PM7000N has truly been an incredible upgrade. Most importantly, the amp powers my Advents perfectly and runs four sets of speakers well. Even though the PM7000N is 70 watts per channel RMS, the sound is at least as good as my old rig that delivered 150 watts RMS per channel of very clean, distortion-free power at volumes levels I enjoy.Because the amp has a descent internal DAC, that requirement was satisfied. Although it did take a call to Marantz support (which was excellent) I can now wirelessly stream all of the Apple Music Hi-Res Lossless files using an Apple 9th iPad as my source.I absolutely love the sound! Even at very low volume I get excellent sound throughout the range I am able to hear and, with my old Advents, a subwoofer is not needed. At a higher volume I am amazed at how well the amp performs.The ability to have eliminated so many wires my old system required has also been a wonderful benefit.Although I always want more, I don't know that I would really benefit from a more expensive amp than this Marantz PM7000N and I highly recommend it.

I am in love with this amplifier. I got this to replace my Marantz PM5005, purchased back in 2016. The Marantz sounded great for what it costed, but I wanted something more since I recently upgraded to some 4 ohms bookshelf speakers that are pretty power hungry. The main improvements were in clarity and overall power. There is definitely more detail in the treble without being harsh. My favorite part? It cleaned up the bass a ton, leaving both the bass and midrange sounding much less bloated. Compared to the PM5005, the PM7000N is much more neutral sounding, which I like because my Wharfedale Denton 85's are very warm. Overall, it's a welcome upgrade. I also got it for the bluetooth functionality.As for the DAC, I was previously running a Cambridge Audio DACMagic into the PM5005. Right now, I am testing with the internal DAC on the Marantz. So far, it sounds a bit better than the DACMagic to my ears. Everything seems to be the same, except the Marantz has a much wider soundstage. I am not sure if that is due to the DAC or the amplifier section. I'm going to keep the setup simple and get rid of the DACMagic from the chain.These are my initial thoughts and impressions. I'll update this on a later date if I have something meaningful to add.EDIT 1 on 12/3/19:Still very happy with this amplifier. It did exactly what I wanted it to, the sound is so much more even and full at low volumes, I hardly have to turn the volume up to hear everything. With the PM5005, I believe that amplifier just didn't have enough current/power to properly power my speakers. It also seemed as though Marantz tuned the lower priced unit to sound better with cheaper gear, since it is evident that the bass is boosted quite a bit. This is not a bad thing, it's just too much of a colored amplifier to sound good with higher-end gear.I also really like the volume control on this unit. Very precise and easy to read. With the PM5005, using the remote control to change the volume was almost impossible to master. It was usually too loud or too soft. This is a non-issue with the PM7000N.The information screen on this unit is also very nice and actually quite helpful in navigating through the various menus.

I've tried a few different amps over the past few years and each have had their problems. Glitches, repairs, unsatisfactory audio, etc. But this one works exactly as it should. It did take a few beats to get the Wi-Fi set up but since then it has been working seamlessly. It coordinates nicely with my TV, Bluetooth from my phone works well, and streaming is a snap. The remote works well. It can even power on and off my marantz CD player. Can't otherwise control it unfortunately as it is an older model. Plus, no complaints about the sound. It powers my speakers quite nicely. It has only been a few months so I can't speak for longevity. And I'm expecting a new pair of speakers in a couple of months which might be harder to drive. We will see if the 60 W per channel is enough. If not, I'll probably keep the amp to power my current set of speakers in another room. Hoping that's not necessary. I got to listen to this amp a few years ago and liked it quite a bit. It finally dropped enough in price for me to pull the trigger. Glad I did!

I really liked this amp while it worked. When I turned it on tonight the unit shut down and a red light started to blink. According to the owners manual this is caused by a malfunction of the power circuit. The manual states to unplug the unit and contact customer support at Marantz. From the research I’ve done online it appears this will be a serious failure. I went with the Marantz over other manufactures because I believed they were of higher quality. I am very disappointed. UPDATE: contacted Marantz customer service. They will not replace the amp. I must pack up the unit and send it to one of theIf authorized repair facilities in NY. I had to call them first and them complete a repair form and also provide a copy of my receipt with the amp. Such a hassle, I probably won’t get it back for sometime. I will definitely not purchase any further Marantz products.