MARANTZ MODEL M4

Stereo Four-Zone Multi-Room Distribution Amplifier, 8x100W power into 8 Ohm, Bridgeable up to 4x 200W, Rack-mountable, Designed to deliver warm, natural sound (Sound Master Tuned) from a wide range of streaming services, local connected music sources and your TV, Dolby Digital decoding, HEOS music streaming built-in, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Deezer, SoundCloud, Roon ready, Internet Radio and more, Built-in cooling fan, Exclusive finish with gold-plated connections, Made in Shirakawa, Japan

A brand that has always represented excellence in the world of audio, Marantz has recently launched its newest amplifier, the Model M4, a high-end device that promises to redefine the expectations of audio enthusiasts, combining technological innovation, sophisticated design and extraordinary sonic performance.

This product immediately stands out for its elegant and modern design, in fact the brushed aluminum structure not only gives a refined look, but also guarantees a robustness that contributes to the stability and durability of the amplifier, the smallest details are then taken care of, such as the minimalist front panel and the intuitive controls, which reflect Marantz's attention to quality and aesthetics.

The new Marantz Model M4 is a multi-zone amplifier designed for music lovers who want an advanced solution for home audio distribution and in fact it is equipped with eight channels of 100W each (at 8 ohms) and supports up to four independent zones, allowing the diffusion of sound in four different rooms with exceptional audio quality, typical of Marantz.

The Model M4 also integrates perfectly with HEOS systems, allowing music streaming from services such as TIDAL and Amazon Music HD, it is also equipped with Bluetooth and is compatible with AirPlay 2.

As for connections, in addition to the analog line inputs and pre-outputs, two optical digital inputs are also included, four USB ports, for playback from memory devices (FAT32 / NTFS), two Ethernet ports and four 12V trigger outputs.

The listening modes can be Stereo, Direct, Virtual, Dialog Enhancer and Night Mode and can decode Dolby Digital tracks, stereo / multichannel PCM, WMA up to 192 kbps, AAC and MP3 up to 320 kbps, as well as Hi-Res Audio WAV, FLAC / ALAC 24 bit / 192 kHz and DSD 5.6 MHz.

The Marantz Musical Digital Filtering (MMDF) technology also allows you to vary the sound using two selectable digital filters.

Other advanced features include Bridge mode (doubling power to 200W per channel), integrated high- and low-pass filters for subwoofer use, and the ability to convert pre-outs to subwoofer outputs.

Finally, the Model M4 is designed for rack installation, as it features an active cooling system, ideal for stable performance even in enclosed spaces with poor air circulation.

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Technical specifications:

Type: Multiroom amplifier

Number of channels: 8

Number of zones: 4

Power: 100 W for 8 ch - 200 W for 4 ch (Bridge mode)

HEOS: 4 HEOS modules integrated

PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz, DSD up to 5.6MHz, Dolby Digital, AirPlay

MMDF, unique and sophisticated digital filtering technology that reveals the details and natural tones of the sound

2 TOSLINK digital inputs

4 L/R RCA analog inputs

4 L/R RCA pre-outs

4 Mono RCA subwoofer outputs (selectable)

Channel assignment Stereo (default), Dual Mono

Sound modes Stereo, Direct, Virtual, Dialog Enhancer, Night Mode

TV audio grouping

Audio from music stored on mobile device (iOS, Android or Kindle Fire), from NAS (Network Attached Storage), from USB storage devices (FAT32 and NTFS formatted drives)

2 Ethernet ports

TCP/IP control system compatibility Creston, Control4, AMX

HEOS iOS, Android, Kindle Fire app

4 DC 12V trigger outputs

Music services supported: Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, SiriusXM, Amazon Music, Tidal, Tidal HiRes, iHeartRadio, Deezer, Deezer HiFi, Mood:Mix, Sony Hi-Res, AWA, QPlay, SoundCloud

Dimensions: 415 x 442 x 106 mm (WxHxD)

Weight: 8 Kg