Marantz Introduces First-Ever Multichannel Home Theatre Amplifier
Marantz America's new MM-9000 A/V Power Amplifier is a high-performance THX Ultra certified five-channel amplifier designed to provide the ultimate in clean, high-power amplification in home theater surround sound systems. The new MM-9000 offers a host of operational features that make it ideal for use in sophisticated home theater systems and custom installations. The Marantz MM-9000 delivers extremely high power output - a full 150 watts (into 8 ohms) for each of its five channels. Thanks to its high power capability, the MM-9000 is ideal for use in home theater systems where massive power reserves can be required, such as installations in large rooms and systems with inefficient or difficult to drive loudspeakers. The MM-9000 is especially suited to meet the sonic demands of Dolby Digital and DTS discrete 5.1-channel movie soundtracks and multichannel music discs, where each of the five main channels is called upon to reproduce the full frequency range. The MM-9000 is designed for ultimate sound quality throughout. It features fully discrete output topology, with high-current output transistors, enabling it to drive any loudspeaker system with ease, including difficult-to-power exotic audiophile models. The MM-9000 employs a high-current power supply section with oversized toroidal power transformers and high-capacity electrolytic power capacitors, for massive power reserves even when reproducing demanding passages of action movie soundtracks at loud volumes. Premium-quality internal components are used throughout for maximum signal purity. The MM-9000 reproduces movie soundtracks and surround sound music discs with extraordinary clarity, resolution and dynamic range, conveying the power and excitement of the movie watching experience with remarkable presence and impact. As a result of its exceptional engineering, the MM-9000 is THX Ultra certified, the highest level of THX certification available. Along with its prodigious power output, the Marantz MM-9000 offers a host of convenience features that make it easy to install in any home theater system. The MM-9000 features five individual input level controls - one for each channel - allowing precise adjustment of each channelís volume levels in any multichannel installation. The MM-9000ís Smart Power On feature automatically turns the amplifier on when the TV is turned on, or it can be turned on via a DC trigger signal or remote control. The MM-9000ís rear-panel D-BUS connectors allow interface with other Marantz components for integrated operation of a complete Marantz system. Additional features include peak level LED indicators, a rear panel AC convenience outlet and banana plug-compatible speaker terminals to facilitate the use of audiophile-quality speaker cables. The Marantz MM-9000 is the ideal companion to the new Marantz AV-9000 preamp/processor, which is designed to perfectly complement the MM-9000 to create a home theater system of unmatched performance, power and flexibility. The MM-9000 can also be connected to A/V receivers with separate preamp outputs if the user wishes to upgrade their home theater system by adding more powerful amplification. The Marantz MM-9000 Integrated Amplifier carries a suggested retail price of $1,099.99 and will be shipping October 1999. Marantz America is committed to upholding the tradition of sonic excellence and technological superiority initiated by founder Saul Marantz over forty-five years ago. In keeping with this emphasis on quality, Marantz audio and video components are carried only by the nationís premier independent audio/video specialty retailers. For more information, contact Mark Stein at 630 307 3108 or 800 654 6633 x 3108.