Marantz Model 30 (Black) is rated
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Marantz Model 30 (Black)
Stereo Amplifier
£2,499
”The focus is completely on the music, and not the 'hi-fi-ness', which can only be a good thing.” ’Hi-Fi News’ – Outstanding Product. Tested with matching SACD30N.
Master-tuned for reference sound quality
Painstakingly developed over three years, the Model 30 took hundreds of hours of Marantz’s finest technicians to produce this labour of love. The Model 30 is a fully discrete design, meaning it uses dozens of carefully selected components and separate circuits for the pre, power, phono and headphone sections – rather than combining them together. With Marantz’s own HDAM modules fitted, the sound is tuned with absolute precision.
Sonic precision – with HDAM
This premium Marantz amp uses Marantz's own HDAM-SA3 (Hyper-Dynamic Amplifier Module) circuits. These bespoke op-amps use surface-mount metal-film resistors for greater temperature stability. The upshot is a cleaner, less distorted sound that’s delivered with perfect clarity.
The power to move you
The Model 30 isn’t just about exquisite detail and realism. Featuring a lightning-fast SMPS transformer, it delivers an effortless 100 watts per channel (200 watts per channel to a 4 ohm speaker load). Combined with the high spec output capacitors, this gives the Model 30 the sort of dynamic range, depth and sheer power that you’d more usually associate with a separate pre/power amp combo.
Top quality phono preamp – Musical Premier Phono EQ
If you’ve got a turntable, you’re in for a treat with the Model 30’s phono preamp. Designed to get the very best from your vinyl, this phono preamp uses the shortest, simplest signal paths for the cleanest sound. The Marantz Premium Musical Phono EQ uses two-stage amplification for lower distortion. Marantz’s HDAM op-amps also play a part in producing more accurate equalisation for cleaner, more open sound. Unlike lower grade phono preamps, it’s also adjustable to suit your cartridge.
Adjustable to suit your cartridge
Featuring no fewer than four cartridge settings, the Marantz’s phono pre-amp matches up with the vast majority of cartridges. Choose between MM (Moving Magnet), MC (Moving Coil) High, MC Mid and MC Low for the correct match with your turntable’s cartridge. Covering almost every cartridge out there, this amp will see you through years of turntable cartridge upgrades.
All the connectivity you need. None that you don’t
The Model 30 is unashamedly analogue, meaning there are no digital inputs. What you do get are the highest quality components, with the sound to match, and all the analogue sockets you could ask for. As well as the 4-level phono pre-amp, there are five line level RCA phono inputs and a recording output. Pre/power sockets let you upgrade either the pre or power sections in the future.
Premium build quality
Pick up the Model 30 and you can appreciate it’s built to last. Using thick, non-magnetic aluminium panels and a steel top cover, the amp resists both mechanical and electrical interference. The input sockets are machined from brass and the speaker terminals use high-purity nickel-plating for the best quality contact possible.
Treat your music to an amp that does it justice. The Marantz Model 30.
Master-tuned for reference sound quality
Painstakingly developed over three years, the Model 30 took hundreds of hours of Marantz’s finest technicians to produce this labour of love. The Model 30 is a fully discrete design, meaning it uses dozens of carefully selected components and separate circuits for the pre, power, phono and headphone sections – rather than combining them together. With Marantz’s own HDAM modules fitted, the sound is tuned with absolute precision.
Sonic precision – with HDAM
This premium Marantz amp uses Marantz's own HDAM-SA3 (Hyper-Dynamic Amplifier Module) circuits. These bespoke op-amps use surface-mount metal-film resistors for greater temperature stability. The upshot is a cleaner, less distorted sound that’s delivered with perfect clarity.
The power to move you
The Model 30 isn’t just about exquisite detail and realism. Featuring a lightning-fast SMPS transformer, it delivers an effortless 100 watts per channel (200 watts per channel to a 4 ohm speaker load). Combined with the high spec output capacitors, this gives the Model 30 the sort of dynamic range, depth and sheer power that you’d more usually associate with a separate pre/power amp combo.
Top quality phono preamp – Musical Premier Phono EQ
If you’ve got a turntable, you’re in for a treat with the Model 30’s phono preamp. Designed to get the very best from your vinyl, this phono preamp uses the shortest, simplest signal paths for the cleanest sound. The Marantz Premium Musical Phono EQ uses two-stage amplification for lower distortion. Marantz’s HDAM op-amps also play a part in producing more accurate equalisation for cleaner, more open sound. Unlike lower grade phono preamps, it’s also adjustable to suit your cartridge.
Adjustable to suit your cartridge
Featuring no fewer than four cartridge settings, the Marantz’s phono pre-amp matches up with the vast majority of cartridges. Choose between MM (Moving Magnet), MC (Moving Coil) High, MC Mid and MC Low for the correct match with your turntable’s cartridge. Covering almost every cartridge out there, this amp will see you through years of turntable cartridge upgrades.
All the connectivity you need. None that you don’t
The Model 30 is unashamedly analogue, meaning there are no digital inputs. What you do get are the highest quality components, with the sound to match, and all the analogue sockets you could ask for. As well as the 4-level phono pre-amp, there are five line level RCA phono inputs and a recording output. Pre/power sockets let you upgrade either the pre or power sections in the future.
Premium build quality
Pick up the Model 30 and you can appreciate it’s built to last. Using thick, non-magnetic aluminium panels and a steel top cover, the amp resists both mechanical and electrical interference. The input sockets are machined from brass and the speaker terminals use high-purity nickel-plating for the best quality contact possible.
Treat your music to an amp that does it justice. The Marantz Model 30.
Connectivity
Analogue RCA Inputs
5
Audio Outputs
1
Headphone Output
Yes
Phono Input
Yes - MM/MC
Power Amp In
Yes
Pre Output
Yes
Speaker Sets
1
Speaker Sets FILTER
x 1
General
Manufacturer's Warranty
2 years
Audio
Frequency Response (Hz)
5 - 50,000
Power Output
100 x 2
Power Output - Watts per CH
100 +
Tone Controls
Yes
Energy Consumption
Power Consumption - Normal Use (W)
130
Power Consumption - Standby
0.2
Dimensions
Dimensions WxHxD (mm)
443 x 130 x 431
Weight
Weight (KG)
14.8
Accessories
Remote Control
Yes
One per customer / household.
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Rated 5 out of
5
by
MichalHTRQVT from
Marantz 30 & SACD n30
Sound: I coupled Marantz 30 set with B@W 603s2. Clarity and precision is beyond anything I could imagine. I can hear work of the piano mechanism listening to Rachmaninov 3rd concerto. Gilmou's guitar is singing like never before. Norah Jones - Geesasss, I didn't know her up to now. Sometimes the dound is to brass when you listen to Bruckner or Dvorak- but on the other side when it is not.
Superb. I risk divorce as I cannot leave my cave.
Reachersound Middlesbrough: thank you for presentation, help, informations, communicaton and everything. You are the force to reckon with ;)
Date published: 2023-10-12
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Paulprac69 from
Review of combo Marantz powering Focal 926 speaker
After the patience of the Liverpool richer sound guys. I took the plunge and bought the maranta n30 and focal 926. The guidance of richer sounds has resulted in a fantastic amp and sound system I have pleasure now listening to.
Date published: 2023-06-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
geonlnr from
Great value and build
Bought this mainly for the Phono stage which for the price is excelllent,battle ship build quality and a headphone socket a really superb product and highly recommended.
Date published: 2023-04-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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Dave Scott from
Great staff and quality products
I have used the Hull branch several times now. always helpful and great prices on superb products you beat them
Date published: 2023-03-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
DavidJP from
Excellent build quality, sound and facilities.
A very recent purchase, the Model 30 has the most substantial build quality of any amp I have owned with high quality and sturdy controls and sockets. Importantly for me it accommodates both MM and MC phone cartridges and with variable output for the MC. It also has a tape recorder Play/Record facility. The audio reproduction is excellent. It is also aesthetically very attractive.
Date published: 2023-01-12
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Davidprwm from
Should I spend this much on an amp?
Many years ago I bought my first integrated amp from Richer Sounds and it seems I have bought my last, at least for a good few years.
I play mainly vinyl and the phono in the Model 30 is brilliant, as is the rest of the amp. Thanks to the Plymouth store for their help and advice on the phone.
If you are sceptical of what improvements that an amp at this price can deliver then give this a trial at home. I doubt that you will be sending it back. It is that good.
Date published: 2022-04-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
sp71 from
A class amplifier
A class amp. This has to be the best class D amplifier available for the price. Yes moving from a Audiolab 6000a was always going to be a step up. But I was stunned at the extra clarity and detail on offer. The power to Drive my speakers all the features you could ask for(Although no Dac) Very happy with my purchase. Thanks to the guys at RS Southampton.
Date published: 2022-02-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Gmartjones from
Great amp, great clarity .
I bought the marantz 30 amp along with the marantz n30 sacd player and focal aria 906 speakers. The sound quality is amazing. I had a linn activ system but this is a big step up. I like the many things it does as well as play cds extremely well its connected to my laptop and plays great sounding 24 bit files , a lovely built in radio, bluetooth for spotify , a high quality phono for vinyl records and a high quality usb to play flac files from a seagate usb. Very happy with this system and it looks as good as it sounds.
Date published: 2022-02-08
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