Feb 28, 2020
The new amplifier of the Japanese company Marantz was the HD-AMP1 model with a high-level layout and a catchy retro design. More of these Marantz HD-AMP1 specs you’ll find in this Marantz HD-AM...
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We've put together a comparison of these two impressive integrated amplifiers Marantz HD-AMP1 vs Cambridge Audio AXA35. Based on our rating, both integrated amplifiers have the same overall rating of 6.
Advantages Marantz HD-AMP1 over Cambridge Audio AXA35
- Supporting speakers impedances: 8, 4Ohm vs only 8Ohm
- Better signal-to-noise ratio: 105dB vs 82dB
- Built-in optical digital in/out: 2/0
- Built-in coaxial digital in/out: 1/0
- Subwoofer output lets you connect an optional powered sub
Advantages Cambridge Audio AXA35 over Marantz HD-AMP1
- Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.01% vs 0.05%
- Built-in Phono (MM) stage
Common strengths
- USB ports
- Built-in displays
Marantz HD-AMP1 vs Cambridge Audio AXA35
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Product
Marantz HD-AMP1
Cambridge Audio AXA35
Model
HD-AMP1
AXA35
Brand
Marantz
Cambridge Audio
Reviews
34
0
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
40/8, 70/4
70/8
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
20/8, 35/4
35/8
Output Impedance, Ohm
8, 4
8
Frequency response
20Hz-50KHz
5Hz-50KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.05
0.01
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
105
82
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
ES9010K2M 384 KHz/32-bit
Speaker A/B switching
Pure direct mode
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
optional
Ethernet (RJ45)
Control
Bass
Treble
Balance
Remote control
Extensive connection
Optical digital input/output
2/0
0/0
Coaxial digital input/output
1/0
0/0
Phono (MM) input
0
1
Subwoofer output
1
0
Headphone outputs
1
1
USB
1
1
Preamplifier outputs (pair)
0
1
Main inputs (pair)
0
0
Line level inputs (pair)
2
5
XLR inputs (pair)
0
0
Record outputs (pair)
0
1
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/1
0/0
RS-232
0
0
Additional features
Auto power off
Built-in display
Power
Power consumption, W
55
260
Power consumption standby, W
0.3
0.5
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
30.4 x 10.6 x 35.3/12 x 4.2 x 13.9
43 x 8.3 x 33.5/16.9 x 3.3 x 13.2
Weight, kg/lbs
5.4/10
5.6/12.3
Other
Release year
2016
2019
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 6Marantz HD-AMP1
- 6Cambridge Audio AXA35
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