Marantz AMP 10 Power Amplifier

Required for setup

• RCA cables
• XLR cables
• AV Preamplifier
• Speakers
• Speaker cables

Diagram: Visual representation of RCA and XLR cables, an AV Preamplifier unit, speaker units, and speaker cables.

What's in the box

• Quick start guide
• Safety instructions
• REMOTE CONTROL connector cable
• AMP CONTROL connector cable
• Power amplifier
• Speaker terminal wrench
• Power cord

Diagram: Visual representation of the items listed in the "What's in the box" section.

1. Connect your speakers

There are 3 modes for connecting this unit with speakers:

• Normal mode
• Bi-amp mode
• BTL mode (Bridge mode)

Set the NORMAL/BI-AMP/BTL selector on the rear panel of this unit according to the connection mode used.

NOTE: Always set the NORMAL/BI-AMP/BTL selector before turning on the power. If the setting is changed after turning on the power, the setting will not be applied.

Normal mode

Connect your speaker cables between the AMP 10 and your speakers. This is the default setup, where you simply connect the speakers directly to the corresponding pair of terminals.

Diagram: Shows the rear panel of the Marantz AMP 10 with speaker terminals labeled CH1 through CH8. A selector switch is visible with options BI-AMP, NORMAL, BTL. For Normal mode, speaker cables are shown connecting from a pair of speaker terminals (e.g., CH1/CH2) to a pair of speakers.

Bi-amp mode

Connecting separate amplifiers to the tweeter terminal and woofer terminal of a speaker that supports bi-amplification enables playback with higher sound quality.

Diagram: Shows the rear panel of the Marantz AMP 10. For Bi-amp mode, speaker cables are shown connecting from different terminals (e.g., CH1 for woofer, CH2 for tweeter) on the AMP 10 to a speaker with separate woofer and tweeter terminals.

Note: When making bi-amp mode, be sure to remove the short-circuiting plate or wire between the speaker's woofer and tweeter terminals.

BTL mode (Bridge mode)

Using 2 amplifiers to drive 1 speaker enables more powerful playback.

Diagram: Shows the rear panel of the Marantz AMP 10. For BTL mode, speaker cables are shown connecting from specific channel pairs (e.g., CH1 and CH3) on the AMP 10 to a single speaker, indicating a bridged configuration.

Note: For the highest power set-up, the BTL mode can convert the 2 x 200 W at 8 ohms stereo amplifier to a 400 W mono amplifier. The two-amplifier circuit construction guarantees an excellent signal to noise ratio and the full control of any speaker.

How to use the speaker terminal wrench

Use the included speaker terminal wrench to easily loosen or tighten the speaker terminals.

Diagram: Illustrates the process of using the speaker terminal wrench to loosen a speaker terminal by rotating it counter-clockwise, and to tighten it by rotating clockwise.

Diagram: Shows the speaker terminal wrench with a built-in magnet, indicating it can be attached to the rear panel for storage.

Note: The speaker terminal wrench contains a built-in magnet that enables it to be attached to the rear panel. After connecting speakers, store it in the included accessory box or in another safe place.

2. Connect your AV Preamplifier

There are 2 methods for connecting this unit with an AV Preamplifier: an unbalanced connection or a balanced connection. Set the RCA/XLR INPUT selector on the rear panel of this unit according to the connection method used.

NOTE: Always set the RCA/XLR INPUT selector before turning on the power. If the setting is changed after turning on the power, the setting will not be applied.

Connect the UNBALANCED RCA INPUT connector

Diagram: Shows a Marantz AV 10 or other AV Preamplifier connected to the Marantz AMP 10 using unbalanced RCA cables. The RCA/XLR INPUT selector on the AMP 10 is shown set to 'RCA'.

Connect the BALANCED XLR INPUT connector

NOTE: When connecting speakers using a bi-amp connection or BTL connection, connect BALANCED XLR or UNBALANCED RCA to an odd-numbered channel (CH1, CH3, CH5, CH7...). Do not connect to an even-numbered channel (CH2, CH4, CH6, CH8...).

Diagram: Shows a Marantz AV 10 or other AV Preamplifier connected to the Marantz AMP 10 using balanced XLR cables. The RCA/XLR INPUT selector on the AMP 10 is shown set to 'XLR'.

3. Connect the power cord

Diagram: Shows a power cord being plugged into the power amplifier and then into a wall socket.

4. Turn on the power amplifier

Press the [power symbol] button on the power amplifier.

Diagram: Shows the front panel of the Marantz AMP 10 with the power button highlighted.

AMP CONTROL connector cable

When the AMP 10 is connected to a Marantz AV Preamplifier with an AMP CONTROL terminal, the following linked operations can be performed:

• When the AV Preamplifier is turned on or put on standby, the same operation is applied to the AMP 10.
• When the display brightness setting of the AV Preamplifier is changed, the new setting is also applied to the front panel lights of the AMP 10.

REMOTE CONTROL connector cable

When the AMP 10 is connected to a Marantz product with a REMOTE CONTROL terminal, the following linked operations can be performed:

• When a Marantz product is turned on or put on standby, the same operation is applied to the AMP 10.

Refer to the owner's manual for details such as instructions on connecting.