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Marantz MM8003 vs Marantz MM8077

    17.32 in
    7.26 in
    Marantz MM8003 Audio Amplifier
    Marantz MM8003
      17.32 in
      7.28 in
      Marantz MM8077 Audio Amplifier
      Marantz MM8077
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      Editiorial reviews
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      2 editorial reviews
      Marantz chases Denon into the upper reaches of the pre-power AV market.Read more
      Marantz pulled out all the stops when they made the AV8003 AV preamp. Based on the SR8003 receiver platform they pulled out the amp section and added balanced outputs to allow this piece to handle even ultra high-end theaters. While now replaced by the AV7005 this is still a solid unit and those interested in it can read Brian Kahn's full review here.Read more
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      The MM8077 is Marantz's biggest multi-channel amplifier, with 150 watts of power in each of its seven channels. The MM8077 ($2,399) is designed to complement the new Marantz AV processors, such as the AV8801 that we recently reviewed. The design...Read more
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      User rating
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      4.1 out of 5
      42 user ratings
      5 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      4.2 out of 5
      40 user ratings
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      3 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Marantz MM8003Marantz MM8003
      Marantz MM8077Marantz MM8077
      PurposeHomeHome

      Connectivity

      Marantz MM8003Marantz MM8003
      Marantz MM8077Marantz MM8077
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired

      Technical details

      Marantz MM8003Marantz MM8003
      Marantz MM8077Marantz MM8077
      Frequency range8 - 10000010 - 100000
      Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)105.0 dB105.0 dB
      Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.03 %0.03 %
      RMS power output per channel (8 Ohm)140.0 W150.0 W
      Damping factor100100

      Design

      Marantz MM8003Marantz MM8003
      Marantz MM8077Marantz MM8077
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      Marantz MM8003Marantz MM8003
      Marantz MM8077Marantz MM8077
      Width17.32 in17.32 in
      Depth15.12 in15.12 in
      Height7.26 in7.28 in
      Weight39.46 lb39.68 lb

      Power

      Marantz MM8003Marantz MM8003
      Marantz MM8077Marantz MM8077
      Power consumption (typical)880.0 W880.0 W
      Power consumption (standby)0.4 W0.4 W

      Pros & Cons

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