Marantz MA-700 and MA-500 THX® Ultra Monoblock Power Amplifiers
Three compact MA-700 units placed side by side occupy the same width as a conventional component.
MA-700 Monoblock Power Amplifier
The Marantz MA-700 THX® Ultra certified Monoblock Power Amplifier provides the ultimate in clean, high-power amplification in the most demanding home theater and high-end audiophile music systems. The MA-700 combines the performance of a no-compromise pure monoblock design with operational features that make it ideal for use in any home theater or audio system, and is especially suited to custom installations.
- 200 Watts into 8 Ohms, 300 watts into 4 ohms, RMS with true low impedance drive capability.
- Bridged Transformer Less (BTL) Capability provides 600 watts into 8 ohms using two bridged MA-700 amplifiers.
- Input Volume Level Trim allows easy level balancing in multi-amp systems.
- 3 Auto Power On/Off Options: via trigger and video-sense connections, or via wireless remotes using RC-5 codes (such as supplied with other Marantz components).
- High Current Power Supply with oversize power transformer and large-capacity electrolytic storage capacitors, to drive any loudspeaker system with ease.
- Heavy-Duty Banana Plug compatible speaker connectors facilitate connection using audiophile speaker cables.
MA-700 Specifications
| Category | Specification | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Features | AC convenience outlet | ☐ |
| Features | Gold plated RCA input and output jacks | ☑ |
| Amplifier Section | Continuous power output (RMS) @ 8Ω (20 Hz - 20 kHz <.05% THD) | 200 W |
| Continuous power output (RMS) @ 4Ω (20 Hz - 20 kHz <.09% THD) | 300 W | |
| Bridged transformerless mode (2 x MA-700) Continuous power output (RMS) @ 8Ω (20 Hz - 20 kHz <.09% THD) | 600 W | |
| Input | Input sensitivity/impedance | 1 V / 30 kΩ |
| General | Power requirements | 120 V, 60 Hz, 450 W |
| Dimensions W/H/D | 5¾" x 5¾" x 18¾" (146mm x 145mm x 474mm) | |
| Weight | 22 lbs. 10 kg. |
MA-500 Monoblock Power Amplifier
The Marantz MA-500 THX Ultra certified Monoblock Power Amplifier measures just 3¾" in width, yet delivers 125 watts into 8 ohms. In common with the MA-700, the MA-500 is ideal for creating multi-channel home theater and multi-room systems or for adding additional channels of amplification to an existing system.
- High Current Power Supply offers true low impedance drive capability—125 watts into 8 ohms and 180 watts into 4 ohms.
- Two MA-500's can be Bridged together to produce over 360 watts into 8 ohms.
- Compact Design—5 MA-500's occupy the width of a single conventional stereo power amplifier.
- Remote Control power on/off and RC-5 remote control interface.
MA-500 Specifications
| Category | Specification | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier Section | Continuous power output (RMS) @ 8Ω (20 Hz - 20 kHz <.05% THD) | 125 W |
| Continuous power output (RMS) @ 4Ω (20 Hz - 20 kHz <.09% THD) | 180 W | |
| EIA Dynamic power @ 8Ω | 170 W | |
| EIA Dynamic power @ 4Ω | 270 W | |
| EIA Dynamic power @ 2Ω | 320 W | |
| Bridged mode (2 x MA-500) | Continuous power output (RMS) @ 8Ω (20 Hz - 20 kHz <.1% THD) | 360 W |
| EIA Dynamic power @ 8Ω | 500 W | |
| EIA Dynamic power @ 4Ω | 600 W | |
| Damping factor at 8Ω | 200 | |
| Frequency response 1 W | 10 Hz - 100 kHz ± 1 dB | |
| S/N ratio | 116 dB | |
| Input sensitivity/impedance | 1 V / 30 kΩ | |
| General | Power requirements | 120 V, 60 Hz, 230 W |
| Dimensions W/H/D | 3&frac516;" x 5½" x 17¾" (84mm x 140mm x 451mm) | |
| Weight | 14 lbs. 6.4 kg. |
Marantz America, Inc.
440 Medinah Road Roselle, IL 60172
Phone 630-307-3100 Fax 630-307-2687 • www.marantz.com
THX Ultra is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
© 1999 Marantz America, Inc.
