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Review Marantz Model 40n – With the ‘N’ of “Neat!”

4

Pros

  • Sounds nice
  • Very complete

Cons

  • Dac could be better
  • Plastic on front
Build quality
Usability
Sound
Price
Marantz Model 40n

Measurements and Conclusion

Contents

We measured the Marantz in two ways: digital and analog. The analog measurements were done via a single ended input. We grounded the Marantz Model 40n to the Prism. The speaker outputs went into an 8Ohm and 4Ohm dummy load with a branch to the Prism dScope III analyzer. The digital measurements went through the coaxial input. We took measurements through the speaker outputs as well as the recording output.

Measurements Marantz Model 40n amplifier

The amplifier’s measurements are unquestionably good for a product in this class. A noise floor of under -120dB and even a clean spectrum in the high-res measurement are just neat. Frequency response is decent with a minimal rounding at 5 Hz. We see at the high-res measurement that it does go down hard at 80 Khz. So 100 kHz -3dB we can’t really see happening. (That’s what Marantz reports). The power output measurement shows that the specification is certainly achievable. Very well done.

Measurements Marantz Model 40n dac-board

The DAC we honestly had slightly higher expectations for. It is certainly not bad, but with modern solutions some better measurements are achievable, we estimate. The dynamic range is 106 dB. That’s not bad, but in the dac test we saw that the bulk is above 110 dB. Crosstalk via record-out sits at -94dB; that’s not very good. However, we hear later in a call with the engineer that there are standard op-amps in the signal path of the record-out. These could influence these measurements. We see in some measurements through the power-amp that there are indeed better results. Do include that in your conclusions.

However, we find the interface jitter a bit high (Jtest: 78ps). The linarity measurement goes better through the speaker output than through the recording output. Almost certainly this is due to the op-amps. You can now see how difficult it sometimes is to perform solid measurements: every link has an influence.

All in all, we see that Marantz has tried to make a good balance in cost, performance and audibility. All in all, the dac is fine, but not shockingly good. However, this is also partly a result of gignatic chip shortages. Keep that in mind, though.

Video Marantz Model 40n

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Conclusion

With the Model 40n, Marantz might just have a killer product in house. With a beautiful amplifier, very complete connectivity and an interesting price, this is an all-rounder that can make many enthusiasts happy! Definitely not walk past if you are in the market for an all-in-one!
Type test
Single Test
Inputs
  • Analog RCA
Outputs
  • Analog RCA
Product type
D/A-converter
Amplifier type
Integrated
Bridgemode
No
Amplifier inputs
  • Analog RCA
Amplifier outputs
  • Analog RCA
Build in dac
Yes

Winkels met Marantz

Sint-Antoniusstraat 15
2300 Turnhout, BE
Joseph Bensstraat 21
1180 Ukkel, BE
Pleinweg 136
3083 EP Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, NL
Bredabaan 1031
B-2930 Brasschaat, BE
Pelikaanstraat 126
2018 Antwerpen, BE
Laat 29A
1811EB Alkmaar, NL
Schoenmakersstraat 19
6041EX Roermond, NL
Grotestraat 23
5931 CS Tegelen, NL
Parkweg 23
8084GG 't Harde, NL
St. Ceciliastraat 28
5038 HA Tilburg, NL
Geldropseweg 105
5611 SE Eindhoven, NL
Breestraat 146-148
2311CX Leiden, Zuid Holland, NL
Theresiastraat 151 - 157
2593 AG Den Haag, Noord Holland, NL
St.-Katelijnevest 53
2000 Antwerpen, BE
Beethovenstraat 9-b
1077 HL Amsterdam, Noord Holland, NL

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