Marantz MODEL 60n Network Integrated Amplifier

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This article is an overview of the new Marantz Model 60n network audio integrated amplifier. Ever since 1952, when Saul Marantz sold his first piece of gear, Marantz has been known for making audio equipment that has a very sweet musical sound. Music lovers and audiophiles have loved their sound over the past seven decades. The Marantz look and sound have also been cherished over multiple generations, with vintage Marantz gear continuing to increase in value over time.A few years ago, Marantz decided to create a new series that harkened back to the classic 1970 Marantz model 30 integrated amplifier designed and engineered by Saul Marantz himself. This would normally have been quite a tall task, but Marantz had a secret weapon called the Marantz Sound Master. After Saul Marantz retired, the owners of Marantz were very clever to start training young engineers on how to identify the classic Marantz sound. These Marantz Sound Masters spend their time listening to engineering prototypes to make sure they have the sound music lovers expect from Marantz. The first two 30 pieces of gear had the look, feel, sound, and build quality Marantz was famous for, and when we first tested them back in 2020, we were very impressed. Marantz followed up with more models in this series, but we have been waiting for a more affordable model to show up that would appeal to a wider audience. The Model 60n is just what many music lovers have been looking for. A fairly affordable integrated amplifier with network streaming and analog inputs to be the centerpiece of a great music system. When we first took the 60n out of the box, we were surprised to see how much it weighed for its relatively modest price in the world of high-end integrated amplifiers with streaming. This guy weighs in at almost 29 pounds, which immediately tells us it has a pretty massive power supply and some serious build quality.The outer appearance is just what you expect from the models in this lineup. The early Mara