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Marantz Link 10n – a new era of network streaming preamplifiers

07.10.2022 09:00

Japanese company Marantz introduced a new generation of premium stereo components — 10 Series, which includes the network preamplifier LINK 10n. Marantz LINK 10n is a reference-class preamplifier with a built-in network audio player, developed using advanced Marantz technologies that made MODEL 10 and SACD 10. From the triple-layer copper-clad aluminum chassis to the proprietary multi-layer circuit boards, isolated sub-chassis and HDAM modules, the LINK 10n is a product that has absorbed decades of Marantz experience in creating the highest-end audio products. The Marantz Link 10n preamplifier features a fully balanced architecture and features analog and digital inputs, as well as a large, full-color, high-resolution OLED display. HEOS networking platform support provides access to a variety of streaming services and technologies.

Marantz LINK 10n can be used as a network transport to stream high-resolution audio to an external DAC, or you can use the built-in DAC unit, including external digital sources. It can also serve as a full-fledged preamplifier with a built-in Marantz Premium Phono EQ phono stage, supporting both MM and MC cartridges. The Marantz LINK 10n Network Preamplifier features a brushed aluminum front panel, a triple-layer copper-plated chassis, and is available in Marantz Black and Marantz Champagne. It will be available soon for a suggested retail price of $12,000.

Specifications

This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database

Preamplifiers — Marantz Link 10n

  • Model name

    Link 10n

  • Analog inputs (balanced)

    1

  • Analog inputs (single-ended)

    2

  • Analog outputs (balanced)

    2

  • Analog outputs (single-ended)

    2

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Input sensitivity (mV)

    N/A

  • Output voltage (V)

    N/A

  • Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Maximum output level (balanced) (dBu)

    N/A

  • Maximum output level (single-ended) (dBu)

    N/A

  • Volume control range (dBu)

    0 –100 / 0.5 step

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    2

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    100000

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR, unweighted) (dB)

    122

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) (%)

    0.001

  • Dimensions (mm)

    440 × 192 × 472

  • Weight (kg)

    33.3

  • Official link

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