Marantz PM-11S3 User Manual

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This unit includes the HDAM®SA3 which had been 

developed for high-end models. The HDAM®SA3 is 

incorporated into many components, such as the current 

feedback phono equalizer, balance buffer, and input buffer.

This unit incorporates the constant current feedback phono 

equalizer which had been developed for high-end models. 

This equalizer, developed by marantz, has the advantages of 

both NF-type and CR-type phono equalizers, and it supports 

both MM and MC cartridges.

The Current Feedback Balance Buffer Amplifi er, which 

incorporates the HDAM®SA3 amp module, is provided 

with this unit, in order to faithfully convey signals from 

Super Audio CD players and D/A converters that have high-

quality balanced output.

Each CD, LINE 1, LINE 2, RECORDER 1, and RECORDER 2 

input jack has its own input buffer amplifi er that incorporates 

an HDAM®SA3. These amplifi ers' arrangement are circuit 

designed close to the respective jacks. Therefore, each 

input signals are faithfully conveyed without interference 

between them. 

The control knob had adopted the high-end model design 

concept. For better S/N ratio, the MAS6116 from Micro 

Analog Systems and the HDAM®SA3 have been combined, 

which enables smooth adjustment in the range of 0 to -100 

dB in units of ±0.5 dB.

The electronic tone control amplifi er is provided for 

adjustment of bass (low frequency) and treble (high 

frequency) sound in units of 2 dB in the range of -8 to +8 

dB. 

Amplifi er of this unit has dual structure, voltage amplifi er 

and power buffer, adopting high-end model design concept. 

This dual structure enables the power buffer amplifi er to 

drive the speakers powerfully, preventing infl uence from 

the back electromagnetic force from the speakers. The 

voltage amplifi er drives the power buffer with superlow 

distortion.

To minimize noise of power amplifi er, circuit design with 

lower impedance is incorporated. This enables the user to 

obtain natural acoustics.

A Floating Control Bus System (F.C.B.S.) enables the 

user to connect up to four PM-11S3 units, making a 

diversity of applications possible with complete bi-amp 

and multichannel connections. Moreover, a ground loop 

is not formed among multiple PM-11S3 units connected; 

therefore, sound quality is not adversely affected.

Complete bi-amp connection proposed by marantz enables 

a level of reproduction of the acoustic fi eld never before 

achieved. Synchronized operation of two PM-11S3 units is 

made possible by F.C.B.S. (Floating Control Bus System) 

connection, with each PM-11S3 in Bi-Amp mode working 

as a monaural integrated amplifi er.

In this mode, this unit works as a power amplifi er. This 

mode will be useful in home theater systems.

This unit adopts an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) to display 

the input source and volume level. Compared with other 

types of display panels, an LCD requires less drive power 

and generates less radiation noise, which minimizes any 

adverse effect on sound quality.

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