Marantz PM-15S1G 2009 Reference Series Catalog - Page 9

unequaled listenability. PM-15S1 Stereo Integrated Amplifier The PM-15S1 integrated amplifier brings Reference-level performance to those who treasure simplicity as well as sonic accuracy. From its champagne front panel to its heavy-duty speaker connectors, the PM-15S1 adds Marantz quality to every note in your music collection. This is technology with a purpose - to let you hear everything better than you thought possible. The all-important power supply begins with a "choke" input to remove extraneous noise from your AC line that might otherwise impact the sound. The massive hybrid ring-core transformer provides accurate voltages for various circuit segments. Marantz engineers chose these, and many other parts, only after extensive evaluation in the listening room as well as the lab. The preamplifier section includes a sophisticated current feedback phono stage for exceptionally accurate LP reproduction. All-analog tone controls assure even purists with their benevolent effectiveness. Multiple SA2 versions of Marantz's proprietary Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM®) smooth the signal transition from preamp to power amp. The PM-15S1's power amplifier benefits from dual mono construction. Except for a common chassis, power cord, and transformer, each channel is totally independent to preserve every aspect of imaging. Internal configuration includes circuit boards with wide signal traces and heavygauge wiring for maximum signal transfer. Marantz's Floating Control Bus System (F.C.B.S.) lets you synchronize up to four PM-15S1s for multi-channel music reproduction. A double-layer plate forms the chassis' rigid base. A "Zero Noise" LCD display keeps you in touch with operating conditions while leaving sound quality untouched. And an aluminum-topped remote control lets you apportion power to precisely fit your mood, your room, and the demands of your loudspeakers. In sum, the PM-15S1 is a carefully crafted expression of the finest in Marantz's long and honored tradition of excellence. It can form the heart of an exceptional stereo music system now and easily adapt to multi-channel demands. That's true flexibility - and one of the most important benefits of owning the best. "Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life" - Berthold Auerbach, Novelist 9