Marantz Reference SM-11S1 stereo amplifier

This unit is in perfect condition and has been used LESS THAN TEN HOURS! I am selling it for a friend who purchased it from a dealer, then immediately had a job transfer. He has been way too busy ever since and has kept it stored in the box the entire time.

This amp is very versatile with both RCA and balanced XLR inputs, which can be switched from the front panel (so you can have two inputs). Two (switchable) speaker outputs. Rated at 110 wpc/8 ohms; 220 wpc/4 ohms; these are very conservative ratings, there is plenty of clean power here. Gain is adjustable +/- 6dB. Very clean, fast sound. Great build quality, copper chassis, nice blue LED accents. Made in Japan. See the Marantz web site for all the details, as well as the great reviews on 6moons and Stereophile (Fremer in May 2008 issue).

Info from the web site for the combo:

•Category: Preamp/power amp combination
•Mass: 16kg (preamp) and 26.6kg (power amp)
•Dimensions (W x H x D): 440x127x431mm (preamp) and 440x168x429mm (power amp)
•Trim: Champagne or silver
•Output power: 2 x 110 Watt/8 Ohm, 2 x 220 Watt/4 Ohm
• Socketry preamp: MM/MC phono, 2 x XLR, 5 x RCA (includes two tape loops), pre-out XLR and RCA, 6.3mm headphone socket
•Socketry power amp: 2 pairs of speaker terminals, RCA and XLR inputs
•Other: SM-11S1 can be bridged to mono, offers three-step adjustable gain factor; SC-11S1 has tone and balance controls plus subsonic filter
•Warranty: 3 years

See also my listing for the matching SC-11S1 preamp. Buy both and take $100 off the total price. Pay Pal adds 3% for U.S. sale and 4.5% for sale outside U.S. No trades. More photos available upon request.