Stereo Power Amplifier Model 8B Reissue

Marantz (Sound United LLC); Vista, CA

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  • Year
  • 1996
  • Category
  • Audio Amplifier or -mixer
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 323134

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 8
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Hi-Fi equipment
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 120 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - This model requires external speaker(s).
  • Power out
  • 70 W (undistorted)
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Stereo Power Amplifier Model 8B [Reissue] - Marantz Sound United LLC;
  • Shape
  • Book-shelf unit.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 13.5 x 7.25 x 10.5 inch / 343 x 184 x 267 mm
  • Notes

  • One of the "Marantz Classic Series" of three reissued Marantz hi-fi products originally built in the 1960s, including the Marantz Model 9 Power  Amplifier and the Marantz Model 7 Stereo Console Preamplifier. Built by the Valve Amplification Company Inc., Sarasota, Florida, to the exact original specification from parts made by the original suppliers

    Its specification is identical to that of the original Marantz Model 8B Stereo Power Amplifier.

    Construction
    Steel chassis with detachable perforated tube cover. Paint finish for chassis and grill in original color. Control knob and switch to original specifications. Supplied with tube cover.

    Controls
    Built-in tube bias meter and test switch for individual adjustment of output tubes. Matched tube sets unnecessary.

    Specification  
    Power output into 8Ω 35 watts per channel continuous
    70 watts peak
    Frequency response 20Hz-20kHz ±0.2dB
    Input sensitivity 1.3V into 250kΩ
    Output impedence 4Ω, 8Ω, 16Ω
    THD at 35 watts < 0.1% at mid frequencies
    < 0.5% from 20Hz-20kHz
    Damping factor > 20 from 20Hz-20kHz

    Power Requirement
    120 Volt AC 60Hz Detachable IEC power AC cord with ground

    Made in USA

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 55 lb 0 oz (55 lb) / 24.970 kg
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (1996 Marantz Classic Series Catalogue)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Howard Craven. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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