Marantz PM 8006 Integrated amp Full Review The Samurai of Solid State Amps 😆 Closer look/PoP da Hood 

Excellent review TJ!! I absolutely love how thorough you were. It's also a relief to see I wasn't the ONLY one who encountered 'hit or miss' results when applying the "Direct" circuitry. Keep up the good work!

Awesome video. You describe everything in such detail, it's great. I don't even have a need for this product but watched the entire video because of how well you go over everything.

Really appreciate your in-depth review! Bought my PM 8006 before the price increase and paired with the AR 11’s sounds great! Keep up the good work.

One of things I would dispute is the dynamics . The pm8006 is very dynamic with my speakers . Klipsch cornwalls IV . The setup is outstanding

Great review T. J. I was gifted this amp for my birthday earlier this year I love it I play it through my focal chorus 826v speakers 🔊

TJ you do the best reviews. Very detailed technical explanations. On your advice I have purchased Audiolab 6000 and JBL 580 and also 590. I have the PM7000n which could be described as a 8006 with the addition of network connectivity and DAC

Perfecto! You are a top-tier reviewer. As you say, your reviews always put "meat on the bone." I owned a Marantz classic, the 2275 receiver from 1975, until 1993, and loved that tank. It may be time for me to get an 8006 integrated for my last stand.

I really enjoy your reviews. Love the great meat and potatoes approach but with all the technical specs and none of the buzz terms used by “audiophiles”. Thank you.

Thanks Tee-Jay. I got this amp today and I agree with everything you said. Having only experience with budget a/b, class D and tube amps, I really didn't know what soundstage was until listening to this amp. I have it paired with Klipsch 600ms and they really bring them to life and seem to add a really nice heft as well that was missing with my other amps. Thanks again for your helpful and informative reviews.

Bought the Marantz pm8006 several months ago. Among Yamaha, NAD, Fisher, Sony and Pioneer without a doubt Marantz is the best integrated amplifier I have owned. Superb Japanese quality.

Lets not forget also all aluminum knobs and front panel too. That is something even the Marantz Model 30 does NOT have :)

First time I watch one of your videos. Your easy to listen to. Thank you for this excellent review. This is the amp I’ll probably end up with eventually. Thanks again.

Great review. I just bought one today brand new from Audio Classics here in Binghamton N.Y. for $1199. I'm hooking it up tomorrow and giving it a test run. The thing is HEAVY and built like a tank. Also bought a Marantz CD6007 to go with it. They only had one of each in stock and they just came in yesterday so I guess I got there first. I keep hearing about 'V' shaped sound signature which has me a bit concerned about listening fatigue but i'll experiment with the digital filters and try a couple different sets of speakers and i'll get back with my overall impressions.

I have owned the Marantz PM8004 for 11 years. It’s essentially the same amp as the PM8006. Your review of the PM8006 agrees with my assessment of the PM8004. The build quality on these amps is on a very high level. I also agree on the imaging prowess of these amps. Where I disagree is on the ‘sassy S’ issue i.e. sibilance. My Marantz PM8004 has none. The cause of the sibilance that you are hearing may be your source or your speakers.

The integrated phono preamp is excellent. I was using a Rega Fono MM MK3 phono preamp, connected to a Yamaha receiver, until I bought the Marantz PM8006. The Rega sounds good, but I like Marantz’s integrated phono preamp better.

You nailed it. I upgraded to the PM-KI Ruby but I still have a lot of love for THAT amp. Since that specific amp was mine first.

Awesome review brother. Thanks so much for popping the hood on this beauty.

That was an excellent review man! Congratulations, keep the good work. I have the option to buy a PM8005 for $600, I offered the guy $400… we shall see. I am not sure of the differences between that and the PM8006. They look very similar in specs, weight, and design.

Outstanding job as always!

Excellent review as usual Tee-Jay! After going through a 2 year journey looking for an amp (yes, paralysis through analysis 😀) I finally purchased this about 3 months ago. It's a super impressive amp and your description of the sound (which is darned difficult to do) was absolutely accurate. I have it paired with Elac FS 207 Anniversary Edition towers and Reference 3A MM bookshelf speakers in another room. The Elacs have never sounded better. The ribbon tweeter detail shines without venturing into any harshness/crispyness and the tight bass characteristics of the Elacs is actually improved by the warmer bass amp characteristics. Brilliant pairing. The Reference 3A's (which are neutral sounding) are detailed, and lush. A slightly warmer presentation which is perfect for the environment. Amazing as well- albeit different. In both cases the soundstage/imaging is crazy good- stunning! I connected my old Dual 510 turntable which hadn't be used in 23 years, and outfitted my vintage (aka "old") Shure V15 IV cartridge with a new Jico made in Japan stylus and the results were beyond anything I could have imagined. My Japanese and UK imports of Beatles, Pink Floyd, Stones, etc. which I've kept in pristine condition absolutely blew my mind. It revealed nuances in the music that I've never heard before and I listen quite critically all of the time. I know many of your readers have better/newer equipment than mine and while YRMV- my records clearly sound better than ever and superior to CD's and I have a decent 6007 Marantz CD player. Heck, even my BluOs streamer (wi-fi) sounds good with the Marantz. I couldn't be happier and once again Tee-Jay thank you again for your expert review which helped me make this decision - finally!

Excellent review. Detailed and entertaining

Good review and deep dive! + I like how you cherish your dialect. 👍 Greetings from Germany!

I thought you were just gonna call it Marantz from here on out! 😃 Thank you sir, excellent informative video.

I've run a PM 8004 for years. Great amp.

I also have the PM8006 paired with Dali Oberon 3’s and Elac UB52’s on the rear and I love the sound immensely! I also have the NA6006 which allows for perfect pairing in my opinion. Thank you for the breakdown.

TJ, great review. Especially when you rated the sound brightness 1 to 10 with IOTA/Audiolab/Marantz. Please do video with the ranges with all your amps. Very helpful, specially for direct Order companies.

I owned this amp for a long time. Your review was dead accurate, I am IMPRESSED. Great imaging, robust bass, V shaped sound, recessed in the upper mid/lower treble, sparkle/tilt in the very very high end of treble, smooth/sweet overall sound. I ended up moving on because my speakers are warm and I got tired of warm + warm = overly smooth. Source Direct did not solve the problem. I never got to try this amp with my old Tekton speakers but I imagine that would be a great pairing since they are forward in the 4khz range.

Thanks TJ! Well done and very easy to follow. Great build quality for that price point.

Your videos are so educational TeeJay. Thanks for a solid review. The Build quality is impressive for price point!!

Nice channel , beautiful amplifier used to own a 1060, sounded very warm. Now i have a Yamaha a-s 1100 also. Love that Amp , ty for the review.

Really appreciate the way you showcase the internals.

Tee-Jay, it's great that you mention what music you listen to on these devices. Maybe you can make a tier list in the future? Keep it up!

Merry Christmas to you Tee Jay ! Your video was class A as usual . Thank you .

I use tone controls for music because I want more bass and rolled off highs. I use source direct for movies because the dialogue comes through clear without overwhelming bass when the action hits.

You got so much additonal Info TJ!!! really appritiated. Greetings from Sweden!

Thanks for your review TJ, made in Japan, I'm going to get one! Happy holidays and a happy new year too.

Love this, going to wait for your comparison with the 8300a before I make a decision

Thanks for the review TJ, I have the PM and ND8006 connected to Q Aqoustic 2050i and i love its warm signature sound with 'source direct' on. You're right sound become slightly bright when set it on. But my ear still can accept it lol, i do sometimes set it off, if i play some overbright cds or listening to internet radio. I think source direct on is still acceptable, but u'll get the smooth and warmer sound if set it off.

Great review, TJ! Looking forward to your review of the Audiolab 8300A!

I believe using a and b together you can bi wire . Great review ..

What about the last 12secs of the video lol 8 ☝with Audio . I got audio on my mind and my mind on me audio ! Also i was WRONG the Toridal Transformer is not 600va but 625va !

Great review! I have the PM8006, it's great amplifier to me. I like the sound and also the build quality is very good. DALI speakers are also good match with Marantz.

Excellent, seriously great reviews.

Tee Jay -- love it when you go under the hood, sir! I have an additional question and am wondering about your thoughts about using the "Power Amp Direct" mode on the Marantz. I am running an RME ADI-2 DAC, which does a nice job as a linestage given it has an attenuator. My 8006 is driving Harbeth SHL5 Plus XDs. I also upgraded the power cable with a DIY Furutech AC cable and ends, which took this amp up a notch -- all for around $150. IMHO, however, my biggest improvement came from cutting out the preamp inside the 8006 using the amp direct mode. With the RME acting as a single source pre-amp, I hear a big improvement in SQ in power direct. Much more open, dynamic, grippier, etc. As you didn't speak directly to this feature on the amp, which I think is a "sleeper" feature, I am keen to hear about your thoughts and experience? Cheers,

I have pm 8005 since 2015 is best amp quality sound

The longer I listen the more TJ sounds like Joel Osteen. Preach it brother!

Great review man, very thorough! I wonder how this sounds compared to my Marantz 8015 in its stereo modes. I usually use external DACs, tho the stock Marantz DAC sounds pretty decent in the 8015 to me

Your enthusiasm for music reproduction in general and this amp specifically come across very well. I think Marantz is a great brand producing quality, good value for money products but I also love Denon. I am a proud owner of the Denon pma 800ne, a budget amp from a few years back, which I think has it over the Marantz equivalent pm6007. I wondered if you'd heard the Denon pma 1600ne, which have similar specs to the 8006 but includes a DAC and if so, how do the two compare in your opinion?

Very nice review TJ, Merry Christmas to you. 🎄🎄🎄

Thanks TJ, great video with lots of details. Just subbed….

I don't use direct mode either. My experience is similar to yours. And, since I already bought the internal equalizer, i don't want to waste it😂. Great review as always TJ and merry Christmas!

carlos tengo el Marantz pm 8006 tengo que decir que es una bestia de amplificador sonido potente y graves fuertes para reventar lamparas y paredes 70 watios a 8 odhnios y 100 watios a 4 odhnios con altavoces linton 85 sinergia completa.

You're like giving a motivational speech, so full or energy and passion.

Happy holidays and new year TeeJay!! That is one big Toledo transformer 😅🔥

So now i can tell the comparison between audiolab 8300a and marantz pm 8006. With audiolab 8300a you can hear more in the music and the little details and texture. 8300a is more neutral and has more calm. Marantz is a little more dynamic, bright and more oomph. But has not good resolution in comparison. I think the marantz is too overmotivated. For flat sounding or not so good speakers i would chose for marantz becaus it will kick the speakers to „make music“ But if you have very good speakers and you need resolution and texture or dont need the v curve i would chose 8300a

Stumbled upon your review lokking for this model. Great in depth review for sure. So congrats. Reason I was looking for reviews about this amp is because I want an alternative to check out apart from the Yamaha AS1200. I own an AS501 and recently I upgraded my turntable to a Rega P3 along with an external phono amp by Rega and got me some new towers from JBL , the A190 which i really love. So eventuallly I started to look for what else is out there in terms of an amp and the Marantz got me thinking of it. II'm gonna audition it if I can. But I would love your hunch about how the JBL's will pair with the Marantz. If you have one please share!

I like this guy T.J. keep it up!

Hi TJ, Another question for you.......I was considering the Vidar 2 and using my 12 yr old Yamaha receiver as the preamp until I have the funds for a pre amp. Now I'm also considering the Marantz MM7025 (even though it been around a long time). But after watching this review, this may be the better choice for my KLH Kendall floor standers (nice power for low level listening and enough grit for my concert DVDs). Accessories for less has it for $899. I am leaning towards the 140 watt 2 channel Marantz MM7025, but the PM8006 may be the better choice in the end. Any thoughts?

Great review TJ! How was the amp with the JBL 530/580? Happy Holidays and thanks for the video.

yes, nice job with your review!

Nice review sir , compare it with your audiolab amp .

Happy Holidays TJ!

Thank you for the review. We seem to have very similar gear. I have the predecessor of the pm8006, the pm8005. I also have the KEF Q350 albeit with an upgraded crossover and i also have the Comet EZ. As for source i have a Bluesound node 3rd gen and as extra dacs the Loxjie D20, Topping D30pro and SMSL M500. Our opinions differ though. I find the pm8005 to be lacking in the base area and a little too forward in the upper mids, even fatiguing/screechy at times. Perhaps they addressed these issues with the pm8006 or maybe it's my room.

Hi! Would you recommend the 8006 with the KEF 950/750 or Polk Audio ES60?? Thanks!

TJ how's it going my man merry Christmas and great new year

Let me ask you a question about your marantz amp. I picked one of these up a couple of months ago and I love the sound of it especially the phono stage and I noticed when I'm using it and changing the volume with the remote all the blue indicator lights on the front of the unit dim slightly. Now it doesn't happen when I just turn the volume knob but it does happen when I use the remote and the motorized potentiometer kicks in. Of course I asked marantz about it and they said that it was normal they even went so far as to tell me that they had a unit in the office and it did the same thing. I've asked a couple other people and haven't really gotten a response from them so I thought I'd ask you. Thanks for your help

Hello TEE JAY I hope you are doing well and you are healthy and blessed. I haven't seen your post lately I just want to know if you are okay. Stay safe

I’m thinking of getting this amp to run my Focal Aria 936s which can seem a little lifeless🤔🤔

I have a Sony dh190 and I noticed the power transformer in my Sony is also made by Bando like on that marantz although they’re very different. Just something I noticed. I’m surprised an amp I bought for 120$ has the same brand transformer as a 1500$ amp.

Sweet review!!! So how long did it take you to earn that belt and stripes..besides be an Audiophile ,your a disciplined student of the Arts.Badass

Hello, last week after many years I changed the speakers, after a lot of research, availability in Argentina and obviously prices, I bought Wharfedale 12.2 and I am very happy listening to them, I have a Polk Audio HTS10 subwoofer and I continue to adjust it as the days goes by, a Loxjie D30 DAC and a NAD 325 amplifier, I already ordered 12 gauge cables (do they need to be oxygen-free??). The seller tells me that the best upgrade would be to change the speakers (he seems like a good guy) but I've had them for 1 week!! I want to listen to them for a couple of years, so a possibility would be to give my beloved, beloved, NAD325 and approximately 800 USD to upgrade to a Marantz PM8005 made in Japan, is it worth the change? Or should I save more and buy another more powerful or higher end one? Thank you very much and greetings!

I notice that the newer Model 50 looks exactly the same on the inside.

Very great review tee-jay thank you for that. What interest me is how does the 8006 compares to audiolab 8300xp i know its not a fair comparison but how would you describe the difference’s. Thank you very much

TJ I am an old vinyl spinner and am the original owner of a Marantz 2230b. Over the past year I invested $475 in repairs. My phono stage is still having issues so I am looking at new amps. I saw your 2270 vs PM8006 review. Would you recommend the PM8006 or any other amp that would give a 2230b feel. love it when it runs correctly but it may be time to upgrade. Thanks

Hi excellent video I am bit confused as I am using marantz pm7001 that also producing 70wpc and this also producing the same power whats the difference . Plz reply as I want to upgrade to pm8006. Is it worth to upgrade or not .Thanks .I am using this with focal chorus726.

What up TJ!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

What about pairing them with Wharfedale Diamond 11.2 or comparing it with a new NAD C338 or Yamaha A-S501/701?

Hey TJ once again love from india. With you guidence and advance i ended up ordering audiolab. How do you compare this to audiolab 6000a. Apart from tones of the amp which would you vote for. You had mention audiolab has capacitor of 15000x 4 where marantz has 18000 x 2 thats a substantial difference. Why so?

I'm running B&W's 603s2 anniversary editions on my PM8006. Got me thinking. Would this amp be comfortable with the B&W 700 series? What speakers are you driving with your pm8006?

Hi TJ, have you tried with Wharfedale Evo 4.2? Thank you

Silly question? How long is the 8006 power cord? Thanks for the great reviews.

I’m thinking to add to my Marantz pm 8006 the power amplifier Advance Paris X-A160, what do you think of my idea ?????

It is not marked where the phase is and where the zero is, there is no marking on the cable either?

Hi TeeJay. How does this amp suit the Elac UB52’s?

Is PM8006 sound quality and performance better than Audiolab 7000a?

Looking for integrated amp for Dali Oberon 1. Will this amp be a suitable pairing and how i can connect an active sub to this amp? Tia

Great input. If I pair it up with Elac debut 2.0 bookshelf, will it be good.

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Perfect review!!!!. And 1 question. Please!!! MARANTZ pm 8006 mixed with TRIANGLE BOREA BR 8 ???.it's okay? Its a good composition??. Thanks a lot!!!!.regards

A 100% aluminium front?... potards, corners right and left please?

Is that Shotokan belt?

Those two black Cola cans...if they can paint them red😄.

Is the paceflate made of aluminum or plastic?

Rather get the PM 7000N.Includes Subwoofer terminal Helios streamer Bluetooth 60 watts p channel all for £1000.

Let’s talk about karate! What style do you train in? How long you been practicing?

Would you pair this with Dali Opticon 2? I have low budget yamaha rn303 and i am not realy happy with the sound. Are my speakers shit or is my amp shit,please someone let me know? The Dali's werent cheap so hoping its not them

Are the corners on the front made of métal ??

This vs. Yamaha as 801

23:15 😂😂😂

I am thinking to replace yamaha as801 with marantz pm8006, is it a wise decision