Amp/Preamp Asylum: REVIEW: Marantz MM 9000 Amplifier (SS) by lorne

Model:	MM 9000
Category:	Amplifier (SS)
Suggested Retail Price:	$1200
Description:	5 channel amplifier, 150 WPC
Manufacturer URL:	Marantz
Manufacturer URL:	Marantz

Review by lorne ( A ) on October 22, 2002 at 20:18:02
IP Address: 24.71.179.79

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I was leary about purchasing a home theatre power amp at first. My expectations of its sonic limitations in 2 channel weren't very high. But after hearing this amp my original apprehension has dissappeared. The most intriguing thing i found about this amp is its ability to run you digital equipment direct, by-passing the use of any pre amplification. This can be done by using the Thx level controls that are situated in the back of the amp. They act as a passive preamp stage allowing for direct connection of your dvd or cd player. The frontal slam experience is phenomenal especially if you run you sub at line level between your dvd and amp, using your front two channels as a crossover.

Product Weakness: lousy speaker connections (doesnt have banana plug connection)
Product Strengths: dont need a pre amplifier

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	marantz mm9000
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	none
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	hitachi dv-p505 and perpetual technaology p-3a dac
Speakers:	kef 104/2
Cables/Interconnects:	MIT mi - 330 and ixos speaker cable
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	rock
Room Size (LxWxH):	25 x 15 x 12
Room Comments/Treatments:	dead with little reflection
Time Period/Length of Audition:	2 years
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	blue circle bc 62 line pillow
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

Product Weakness:	lousy speaker connections (doesnt have banana plug connection)
Product Strengths:	dont need a pre amplifier