Marantz PM-16

Stereo Integrated Amplifier (1996) A pre-main amplifier designed by utilizing the high S/N technology obtained in the development of the separate amplifier SC-5/SM-5. The characteristic curve of the tone control amplifier section is set to make the best use of the high-performance small speaker, and the active filter type NFB circuit is designed to prevent unwanted band changes. The volume part uses 4-row active volume system. This volume incorporates Marantz's original volume technology that emphasizes S/N in actual use. By linking the NF volume of the preamplifier using New HDAM and FET buffer with the main volume, S/N in actual use has been improved. The power amplifier section uses single-stage voltage amplification and 3-stage Darlington single push-pull configuration. This circuit employs a multi-feedback system that combines voltage feedback and current feedback to provide excellent static and dynamic performance. The power supply uses a large R-core toroidal transformer to reduce magnetic flux leakage and transformer noise. In addition, a noise killer element is inserted into each secondary winding of the power transformer to absorb rectification noise. The chassis structure is based on a highly rigid zinc die-cast chassis and non-magnetic aluminum is used for the front, rear, side and top exterior panels. The phono equalizer amplifier section is compatible with both MM and MC cartridges.

ower output: 90 watts per channel into 8 ohm (stereo) Frequency response: 5Hz to 70kHz Total harmonic distortion: 0.008% Damping factor: 160 Input sensitivity: 0.2mV (MC), 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line) Signal to noise ratio: 76dB (MC), 90dB (MM), 111dB (line) Dimensions: 458 x 167 x 474mm Weight: 20kg