Marantz HD-AMP1 vs Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10

HD-AMP1 vs Topaz AM10 comparison chart

Overall
Marantz HD-AMP1
6
Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10
4
7
7
3
3

Marantz HD-AMP1 vs Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10 review

Marantz HD-AMP1
vs
Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10

What are the main differences between the Marantz HD-AMP1 vs Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10 and which integrated amp is better for you considering specs and features? Based on our rating, HD-AMP1 has a total rating of 6 out of 10 vs 4 out of 10 for Topaz AM10.

Advantages Marantz HD-AMP1 over Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10

  • 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
  • USB port

Advantages Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10 over Marantz HD-AMP1

  • Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.02% vs 0.05%
  • Built-in Phono (MM) stage

Common strengths

  • Built-in displays
Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5
Marantz HD-AMP1

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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Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10

Feb 28, 2020

A large number of manufactured amplifiers for high-level speakers boasts the British manufacturer Cambridge Audio. One of them is featured in this Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10 review. Follow it for all...

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Common

Product

Marantz HD-AMP1
Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10

Model

HD-AMP1
Topaz AM10

Brand

Marantz
Cambridge Audio

Reviews

34
31

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
0.02

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

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
0

Preamplifier outputs (pair)

0
0

Main inputs (pair)

0
0

Line level inputs (pair)

2
6

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

User manual

Manual

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 7.6 x 34/17 x 3 x 13.4

Weight, kg/lbs

5.4/10
5.6/15.85

Other

Release year

2016
2010
Marantz HD-AMP1
Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10
Marantz HD-AMP1
Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10

Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 6
  • 4
  • 6Marantz HD-AMP1
  • 4Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10