Marantz PM 6002

There are a number of high quality amplifiers at the moment within the budget range and Marantz certainly figures prominently in this group. As with all of these amplifiers, they each seem to provide their own characteristic or sonic signature. In the case of Marantz, I usually consider them to be very open throughout the mid range and delivering a crisp clean bass or "snap" to the music. Therefore it was of a great interest to me to finally hear this particular amplifier which has been so highly praised in many publications. When you see this amplifier, it looks expensive, it has a curvy attractive design which certainly belies it's price tag. It ...  Read the complete review

I've owned this amplifier for about one year now. Sold my Marantz PM4001 for even more money that I got for since I had my eyes on it's bigger brother after reading so many positive reviews pretty much everywhere. They were connected to a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 speakers and a Marantz CD5001 CD player that did very well with the PM4001. I could not have been happier with the upgrade; the sound is punchier with a bigger, more open bass and sweet highs and the vocals that were already very good improved and gained more clarity. Gives out an excellent stereo image and sound stage. I just had to listen to my whole collection all over again! Just listen to Pearl Jam's ...  Read the complete review

Purchased the 6002 (May 2009) to replace my 15 year old Marantz PM44SE. Definately not disappointed. Fabulous performance and really gutsy from its 45 watts per chanel output. I'm NOT an audiophile buff and do not get into the sad business of listening to the equipment and not the music! I enjoy a wide range from (mainly) classical to rock. The 6002 handles everything well - I heard stuff on Ian Dury's "Reasons to be cheerful" that I had never heard before! The clarity is amazing. The best part is the inclusion of the phono stage. I love the sound from vynl and this amp really works wonders even though I have fairly modest kit with a second ...  Read the complete review