Feb 28, 2020
You have probably heard that the Marantz PM8006 has a distinctive signature sound with smooth mid frequencies, focused and deep bass and beautiful, airy highs. But what are the Marantz PM8006 specs? ...
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How do you choose between Marantz PM8006 vs Cambridge Audio Azur 851A? With our head-to-head comparison, that's how. Based on our rating, both integrated amplifiers have the same overall rating of 8.
Advantages Marantz PM8006 over Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
- Better signal-to-noise ratio: 125dB vs 98dB
- Balance control
- Built-in Phono (MM) stage
Advantages Cambridge Audio Azur 851A over Marantz PM8006
- Supporting speakers impedances: 8, 4Ohm vs only 8,4Ohm
- Can be pure amplifier without any sound processing with Pure direct mode
- Built-in coaxial digital in/out: 1/1
- Integrated amplifier with built-in display
Common strengths
- Equal Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.02%
- Have speaker A/B switching
- Bass control available
- Treble control available
Marantz PM8006 vs Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
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Common
Product
Marantz PM8006
Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
Model
PM8006
Azur 851A
Brand
Marantz
Cambridge Audio
Reviews
30
16
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
140/8, 200/4
120/8, 200/4
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
70/8, 100/4
60/8, 105/4
Output Impedance, Ohm
8,4
8, 4
Frequency response
5Hz-100KHz
20Hz-20KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.02
0.02
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
125
98
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
CS4398 192 KHz/24-bit
Wolfson WM8740 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
0/0
0/0
Coaxial digital input/output
0/0
1/1
Phono (MM) input
1
0
Subwoofer output
0
0
Headphone outputs
1
1
USB
0
0
Preamplifier outputs (pair)
0
1
Main inputs (pair)
0
0
Line level inputs (pair)
7
8
XLR inputs (pair)
0
2
Record outputs (pair)
1
1
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/1
1/0
RS-232
0
1
Additional features
Auto power off
Built-in display
Power
Power consumption, W
220
800
Power consumption standby, W
0.2
0.5
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
44 x 12.8 x 37.9/17.3 x5 x 15
43 x 11.5 x 38.5/16.9 x 4.5 x 15.1
Weight, kg/lbs
12/26.4
15/33
Other
Release year
2017
2012
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 8Marantz PM8006
- 8Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
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