Marantz PM6006 vs Yamaha A-S301

PM6006 vs A-S301 comparison chart

Overall
Marantz PM6006
7.7
Yamaha A-S301
8.2
7
8
10
10

Marantz PM6006 vs Yamaha A-S301 review

Marantz PM6006
vs
Yamaha A-S301

Here we show you the best comparison of Marantz PM6006 vs Yamaha A-S301 integrated amplifiers. Based on our rating, PM6006 has a total rating of 7.7 out of 10 vs 8.2 out of 10 for A-S301.

Advantages Yamaha A-S301 over Marantz PM6006

  • Supporting speakers impedances: 8, 6Ohm vs only 8,4Ohm
  • Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.01% vs 0.08%
  • Better signal-to-noise ratio: 99dB vs 83dB
  • Can be pure amplifier without any sound processing with Pure direct mode
  • Subwoofer output lets you connect an optional powered sub

Common strengths

  • Have speaker A/B switching
  • Bass control available
  • Treble control available
  • Balance control available
  • Optical digital inputs
  • Coaxial digital inputs
  • Moving Magnet (MM) Phono stage
Votes 18 18
Rating 4.5 4.5
Marantz PM6006

Feb 28, 2020

Marantz introduced Marantz PM6006 integrated amplifier, which replaced the Marantz PM6005 integrated amplifier, the main difference in Marantz PM6006 specs is the additional optical input and assembl...

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Yamaha A-S301

Jan 30, 2020

The Yamaha A-S301 review has been able to analyze positive feedback from users and prove that this model has won well-deserved popularity on the market among a wide range of people directly related to...

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Common

Product

Marantz PM6006
Yamaha A-S301

Model

PM6006
A-S301

Brand

Marantz
Yamaha

Reviews

246
378

Amplifier

Channels

2
2

Power output (RMS), W/Ohm

90/8, 120/4
120/8, 140/6

Power output per channel, W/Ohm

40/8, 55/4
60/8, 70/6

Output Impedance, Ohm

8,4
8, 6

Frequency response

10Hz-70KHz
20Hz-20KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.08
0.01

Signal-to-noise ratio, dB

83
99

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

CS4398 192 KHz/24-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
1/0

Coaxial digital input/output

1/0
1/0

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)

5
8

XLR inputs (pair)

0
0

Record outputs (pair)

1
2

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

395
190

Power consumption standby, W

0.3
0.5

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.9 x 10.4 x 37/17.3 x 4.1 x 14.6
43.5 x 15 x 38.7/17.1 x 6 x 15.2

Weight, kg/lbs

7.8/17.2
7.9/19.8

Other

Release year

2016
2014
Marantz PM6006
Yamaha A-S301
Marantz PM6006
Yamaha A-S301

Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 7.7
  • 8.2
  • 7.7Marantz PM6006
  • 8.2Yamaha A-S301