Marantz PM-11S3 - Manual (Page 7)

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Basic connections
Basic operation
Troubleshooting
Specifi
cations
Index
Advanced connections
Advanced operation
Explanation terms
ENGLISH
Getting started Features
HDAM®SA3 Module
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.
Constant Current Feedback Phono Equalizer
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.
Current Feedback Balance Buffer Amplifi er
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.
Dedicated Input Buffers for All Line Input Jacks
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.
Linear Control Volume
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.
Tone Control Amplifi er
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.
Dual-Amplifi er Structure
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.
New-Designed Current Feedback Power Amplifi er
To minimize noise of power amplifi er, circuit design with
lower impedance is incorporated. This enables the user to
obtain natural acoustics.
F.C.B.S.
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.
BI-AMP Mode
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.
Power Amplifi er Direct In Mode
In this mode, this unit works as a power amplifi er. This
mode will be useful in home theater systems.
Display
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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