Marantz PM 520DC

1 9 8 2 1982
1 9 8 3 1983

Probably not the tackiest unit of this lineup but tacky enough to be desirable - the very early 80s were interesting years.
Graphic EQ, touch-pads and LEDs aplenty - a lit and shiny little bazaar from... Philips.

CD players weren't in the catalogs yet but CD already was an optional & auxiliary source for this golden showpiece.

Added to the previous lineup for the 1982/83 season, both the PM 520DC and PM 420 sported a CD input, while the better siblings prudently waited to see what would happen before accepting such a new and highly reflective source of music.

Naturally built in Japan by SRC (aka Marantz Japan) and naturally available with a much becoming wood-enclosure there.

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Marantz PM 520DC specifications
Title Value
Power (DIN) : 2x 85W (4 Ohm)
2x 63W (8 Ohm)
Power (RMS) : 2x 79W (4 Ohm)
2x 58W (8 Ohm)
THD & IMD : 0,03% at rated power
Damping factor : 60
Frequency response : 10Hz...40Khz
RIAA frequency response : 20Hz...20Khz (±0,5dB)
Inputs : Phono MM (45kOhm)
Tape 1&2, Aux/CD, Tuner (28kOhm / 150mV)
Outputs : Tape 1&2 (400mV / 500 Ohm)
EQ frequencies : 50 / 200 / 800 / 3200 / 12800Hz
S/N ratio : 90dB (line)
80dB (Phono)
Dynamic : 100dB [??]
PC : ??
Weight : 7,6kg
Dimensions : 41,6 x 10 x 30cm.
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