Marantz PM5005 vs NAD C338

PM5005 vs C338 comparison chart

Overall
Marantz PM5005
6
NAD C338
7
7
8
10
3

Marantz PM5005 vs NAD C338 review

Marantz PM5005
vs
NAD C338

Here we show you integrated amps comparison of Marantz PM5005 vs NAD C338 based on specifications, reviews and ratings. Based on our rating, PM5005 has a total rating of 6 out of 10 vs 7 out of 10 for C338.

Advantages Marantz PM5005 over NAD C338

  • Supporting speakers impedances: 8, 4Ohm vs only 8,4,2Ohm
  • Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.01% vs 0.03%
  • Better signal-to-noise ratio: 103dB vs 98dB
  • Has speaker A and speaker B switch
  • Bass control
  • Treble control
  • Balance control

Advantages NAD C338 over Marantz PM5005

  • Bluetooth enabled
  • Built-in optical digital in/out: 2/0
  • Built-in coaxial digital in/out: 2/0
  • Subwoofer output lets you connect an optional powered sub
  • Integrated amplifier with built-in display

Common strengths

  • Moving Magnet (MM) Phono stage
Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5
Marantz PM5005

Feb 28, 2020

PM5005 is an amplifier that is used as an additional element of an entry-level stereo system. We invite you to see Marantz PM5005 specs as well as other features in this Marantz PM5005 review. Artic...

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Common

Product

Marantz PM5005
NAD C338

Model

PM5005
C338

Brand

Marantz
NAD

Reviews

47
12

Amplifier

Channels

2
2

Power output (RMS), W/Ohm

40/8, 55/4
80/8, 150/4, 210/2

Power output per channel, W/Ohm

20/8, 30/4
50/8

Output Impedance, Ohm

8, 4
8,4,2

Frequency response

10Hz-50KHz
20Hz-20KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.01
0.03

Signal-to-noise ratio, dB

103
98

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

Speaker A/B switching

Pure direct mode

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

Control

Bass

Treble

Balance

Remote control

Extensive connection

Optical digital input/output

0/0
2/0

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
2/0

Phono (MM) input

1
1

Subwoofer output

0
1

Headphone outputs

1
1

USB

0
0

Preamplifier outputs (pair)

0
0

Main inputs (pair)

0
0

Line level inputs (pair)

6
2

XLR inputs (pair)

0
0

Record outputs (pair)

2
0

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

350

Power consumption standby, W

0.3
0.5

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

44 x 10.5 x 37/17.3 x 4.1 x 14.6
43.5 x 7 x 28.5/17 x 2.7 x 11

Weight, kg/lbs

6.7/14.7
4.8/10.7

Other

Release year

2014
2020
Marantz PM5005
NAD C338
Marantz PM5005
NAD C338

Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 6
  • 7
  • 6Marantz PM5005
  • 7NAD C338