Marantz PM-11S3 owner manual Features

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HDAM®SA3 Module

This unit includes the HDAM®SA3 which had been developed for high-end models. The HDAM®SA3 is incorporated into many components, such as the current feedback phono equalizer, balance buffer, and input buffer.

Constant Current Feedback Phono Equalizer

This unit incorporates the constant current feedback phono equalizer which had been developed for high-end models. This equalizer, developed by marantz, has the advantages of both NF-type and CR-type phono equalizers, and it supports both MM and MC cartridges.

Current Feedback Balance Buffer Amplifier

The Current Feedback Balance Buffer Amplifier, which incorporates the HDAM®SA3 amp module, is provided with this unit, in order to faithfully convey signals from Super Audio CD players and D/A converters that have high- quality balanced output.

Dedicated Input Buffers for All Line Input Jacks

Each CD, LINE 1, LINE 2, RECORDER 1, and RECORDER 2 input jack has its own input buffer amplifier that incorporates an HDAM®SA3. These amplifiers' arrangement are circuit designed close to the respective jacks. Therefore, each input signals are faithfully conveyed without interference between them.

Linear Control Volume

The control knob had adopted the high-end model design concept. For better S/N ratio, the MAS6116 from Micro Analog Systems and the HDAM®SA3 have been combined, which enables smooth adjustment in the range of 0 to -100 dB in units of ±0.5 dB.

Tone Control Amplifier

The electronic tone control amplifier is provided for adjustment of bass (low frequency) and treble (high frequency) sound in units of 2 dB in the range of -8 to +8 dB.

Dual-Amplifier Structure

Amplifier of this unit has dual structure, voltage amplifier and power buffer, adopting high-end model design concept. This dual structure enables the power buffer amplifier to drive the speakers powerfully, preventing influence from the back electromagnetic force from the speakers. The voltage amplifier drives the power buffer with superlow distortion.

New-Designed Current Feedback Power Amplifier

To minimize noise of power amplifier, circuit design with lower impedance is incorporated. This enables the user to obtain natural acoustics.

F.C.B.S.

A Floating Control Bus System (F.C.B.S.) enables the user to connect up to four PM-11S3 units, making a diversity of applications possible with complete bi-amp and multichannel connections. Moreover, a ground loop is not formed among multiple PM-11S3 units connected; therefore, sound quality is not adversely affected.

BI-AMP Mode

Complete bi-amp connection proposed by marantz enables a level of reproduction of the acoustic field never before achieved. Synchronized operation of two PM-11S3 units is made possible by F.C.B.S. (Floating Control Bus System) connection, with each PM-11S3 in Bi-Amp mode working as a monaural integrated amplifier.

Power Amplifier Direct In Mode

In this mode, this unit works as a power amplifier. This mode will be useful in home theater systems.

Display

This unit adopts an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) to display the input source and volume level. Compared with other types of display panels, an LCD requires less drive power and generates less radiation noise, which minimizes any adverse effect on sound quality.

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