Marantz MODEL 60n Network Integrated Amplifier

60 Wpc class-AB amplification with HDAM circuitry, HEOS streaming, HDMI ARC, and MM phonostage

The Marantz MODEL 60n combines high-performance two-channel amplification, high-resolution digital audio streaming, and extensive connectivity in a single integrated amplifier. Delivering 60 W per channel into 8 Ω and 80 W per channel into 4 Ω, the MODEL 60n offers the power and control needed to drive a wide range of loudspeakers while providing convenient access to both traditional and modern music sources.

Designed for listeners who want the performance of a dedicated hi-fi amplifier without requiring separate streaming components, the MODEL 60n brings together Marantz's decades of audio engineering experience and a distinctive contemporary design. With HEOS Built-in, Apple AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, HDMI ARC, and a dedicated MM phonostage, it can serve as the centerpiece of a complete music and entertainment system.

Discrete Class-AB Amplification

At the heart of the MODEL 60n is a fully discrete class-AB amplifier designed to deliver substantial power with low distortion. Its 60 W per channel output into 8 Ω increases to 80 W per channel into 4 Ω, providing the current delivery and headroom required for a variety of bookshelf and floorstanding loudspeakers.

The amplifier incorporates Marantz's proprietary Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM), which use discrete components rather than conventional integrated-circuit operational amplifiers in critical signal stages. These circuits are designed to provide high slew rates and wide bandwidth, helping the amplifier respond accurately to rapidly changing musical signals.

The MODEL 60n uses HDAM-SA3 and HDAM-SA2 circuitry, together with a current-feedback amplifier topology, contributing to a specified total harmonic distortion of just 0.02%. A damping factor greater than 100 helps the amplifier maintain control over connected loudspeakers, particularly during demanding low-frequency passages.

Marantz's Sound Master tuning process further refines the amplifier's performance through careful component selection and extensive listening evaluations. The result is intended to deliver the company's characteristic combination of musical detail, tonal richness, and spacious imaging.

High-Resolution Music Streaming With HEOS

With HEOS Built-in, the MODEL 60n provides convenient access to music streaming services, internet radio, and locally stored digital music. The HEOS app allows listeners to browse music, select sources, adjust volume, and control playback from a smartphone or tablet.

Supported streaming services include Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, Spotify, Pandora, Deezer, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Qobuz, and others, with availability varying by region. HEOS also provides access to music stored on compatible network-attached storage devices and computers connected to the same network.

For listeners with their own digital music libraries, the MODEL 60n supports high-resolution PCM playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz and DSD files up to 11.2 MHz. Supported formats include FLAC, ALAC, WAV, MP3, AAC, WMA, and DSD.

Apple AirPlay 2 makes it easy to stream directly from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, while Bluetooth provides a convenient wireless connection for compatible devices. Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect offer direct control of playback from their respective apps.

The rear-panel USB-A port provides another way to enjoy locally stored music without requiring a computer or network connection. The port supports compatible USB mass storage devices, allowing digital music files to be played through the amplifier's internal digital-to-analog conversion circuitry.

Multiroom Audio Made Simple

The MODEL 60n can also be part of a larger HEOS multiroom audio system. Connect additional HEOS-enabled Marantz or Denon components throughout the home, and use the HEOS app to play different music in different rooms or synchronize playback across multiple listening areas.

This allows the MODEL 60n to serve as the primary music system in a living room or dedicated listening space while other HEOS devices provide music in bedrooms, offices, kitchens, or secondary listening areas.

Each zone can be controlled independently, with separate source selection and volume adjustment. Alternatively, multiple HEOS devices can be grouped together for synchronized music playback throughout the home.

The MODEL 60n is also Roon Ready, providing another way to integrate the amplifier into a high-resolution music system managed through Roon.

Better TV Sound With HDMI ARC

The MODEL 60n is equally capable as the centerpiece of a television audio system. Its HDMI ARC connection allows audio from a compatible television to be reproduced through a pair of conventional stereo loudspeakers, providing an alternative to a soundbar without requiring a separate AV receiver.

The HDMI connection supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) operation, allowing compatible televisions to send stereo PCM audio to the amplifier through a single HDMI cable. This makes it easy to enjoy television broadcasts, movies, games, and streaming video through a dedicated hi-fi system.

The HDMI connection is intended for television audio rather than video switching or multichannel home theater decoding. Connected televisions should be configured to output compatible PCM audio.

HDMI-CEC support also allows compatible television remotes to control volume and power functions, simplifying everyday operation and making the MODEL 60n a practical choice for systems used for both music and television.

Dedicated Moving-Magnet Phonostage

For vinyl enthusiasts, the MODEL 60n includes a dedicated moving-magnet phonostage. This allows a turntable fitted with a compatible MM cartridge to connect directly to the amplifier without requiring a separate external phono preamplifier.

The phonostage provides the amplification and RIAA equalization required to reproduce records through the amplifier's conventional line-level circuitry. Its dedicated input and grounding terminal make it straightforward to incorporate a turntable into a system otherwise centered on digital music.

The phonostage has an input sensitivity of 1.9 mV and an input impedance of 47 kΩ, making it compatible with a broad range of conventional moving-magnet cartridges. A specified signal-to-noise ratio of 87 dB contributes to low-noise vinyl playback.

By incorporating a dedicated phonostage alongside network streaming and digital connectivity, the MODEL 60n accommodates both traditional analog listening and modern digital music sources.

High-Quality Digital Audio Conversion

In addition to network streaming, the MODEL 60n provides optical and coaxial digital inputs for compatible CD transports, televisions, and other digital audio sources. These inputs allow external components to take advantage of the amplifier's internal digital-to-analog conversion circuitry.

High-resolution digital playback supports PCM audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz and DSD up to 11.2 MHz through compatible playback sources. This provides access to recordings with greater bit depth and sampling rates than conventional CD audio without the need for a separate DAC.

The digital section is integrated with the amplifier's carefully designed analog circuitry, allowing the MODEL 60n to provide a straightforward signal path from digital source to loudspeaker.

For listeners who prefer conventional analog sources, Source Direct mode bypasses the bass and treble adjustment circuitry to provide a more direct audio signal path.

Subwoofer Integration and Flexible Sound Adjustment

For systems requiring deeper bass, the MODEL 60n includes a dedicated mono subwoofer preamplifier output. This allows a powered subwoofer to supplement the low-frequency performance of the main loudspeakers without requiring an external preamplifier or additional source component.

This makes it possible to combine a pair of compact bookshelf speakers with a powered subwoofer or supplement the low-frequency performance of larger floorstanding speakers. The amplifier also provides an adjustable low-pass filter for the subwoofer output, helping listeners integrate the subwoofer with their main loudspeakers.

The amplifier provides bass and treble adjustments of ±10 dB, giving listeners flexibility when matching the MODEL 60n to different loudspeakers and listening rooms. A balance adjustment offers additional control over the stereo presentation.

For systems where tone adjustment is unnecessary, Source Direct mode bypasses these controls, preserving a more direct signal path through the amplifier.

Preamplifier Function for System Expansion

The MODEL 60n includes a preamplifier output that allows an external power amplifier to be incorporated into the system. This provides an option for listeners who want to retain the MODEL 60n's source selection, streaming capabilities, and volume control while using separate amplification.

This feature is particularly useful for listeners who want to expand their system without replacing the integrated amplifier's network streaming and digital source functionality.

The MODEL 60n does not include the Power Amp Direct input found on the MODEL 40n, so its internal power amplifier cannot be accessed directly through an external preamplifier or AV processor. Its system expansion capabilities instead center on its preamplifier output and subwoofer connection.

Toroidal Power Supply and Current-Feedback Design

The MODEL 60n uses a toroidal power transformer designed to provide stable power delivery while minimizing unwanted electrical and magnetic interference. Toroidal transformers are valued in high-performance audio components for their efficiency, compact form, and relatively low external magnetic field.

The linear power supply incorporates Schottky diodes, selected for their fast switching characteristics and low forward-voltage drop. These components contribute to efficient rectification and stable power delivery for the amplifier circuitry.

Carefully selected components and an optimized internal layout contribute to the amplifier's low-noise performance. The symmetrical circuit board layout helps maintain consistent signal paths, while an aluminum extrusion heat sink provides thermal management for the output stage.

These refinements reflect Marantz's emphasis on the electrical and mechanical foundations of sound quality, rather than relying on amplification circuitry alone.

Luxurious Design and Everyday Operation

The MODEL 60n features Marantz's distinctive contemporary industrial design, combining a symmetrical front panel, a central porthole display, and carefully detailed controls. Its appearance draws on the company's long history of integrated amplifiers while presenting a modern interpretation of traditional hi-fi design.

The metal front panel incorporates Marantz's distinctive circular low-noise OLED display, providing clear operating information without introducing unnecessary visual clutter. Carefully arranged controls make source selection and volume adjustment straightforward.

The amplifier is available in black and silver-gold finishes, allowing it to complement a range of audio components and interior styles.

A supplied system remote provides convenient control of the amplifier and compatible Marantz CD players, while the HEOS app provides access to streaming services, network music libraries, and multiroom operation.

Flexible Connectivity and System Integration

Along with its extensive wireless and network features, the MODEL 60n provides two stereo RCA line inputs, a dedicated MM phono input, optical and coaxial digital inputs, HDMI ARC, and a rear-panel USB-A port for compatible storage devices.

Wired Ethernet and Wi-Fi provide flexible network connectivity, while Bluetooth and Apple AirPlay 2 accommodate direct wireless playback from compatible devices.

The amplifier also includes Marantz remote-control bus connections, allowing compatible Marantz components to be integrated into a coordinated system. A front-panel headphone output provides a convenient option for private listening.

With its combination of traditional analog connectivity, high-resolution digital playback, network streaming, and preamplifier output, the MODEL 60n is designed to accommodate a wide range of system configurations without requiring a collection of separate components.

A Complete High-Performance Music System

The MODEL 60n brings together the major elements of a serious two-channel audio system in a single chassis: discrete amplification, analog preamplification, a moving-magnet phonostage, digital-to-analog conversion, high-resolution network streaming, and extensive source connectivity.

Its 60 W per channel into 8 Ω, toroidal power supply, and HDAM-SA3 and HDAM-SA2 circuitry make it suitable for driving a wide range of loudspeakers, while its HEOS streaming platform provides access to modern digital music services without the need for a separate network player.

For listeners who want the convenience of a modern connected amplifier without surrendering the sound quality, physical controls, and construction of traditional hi-fi, the MODEL 60n offers a carefully integrated approach to two-channel listening.

Features

• High-performance two-channel network integrated amplifier
• 60 W per channel into 8 Ω and 80 W per channel into 4 Ω
• Fully discrete class-AB amplification with current-feedback topology
• Proprietary Marantz HDAM-SA3 and HDAM-SA2 circuitry
• Marantz Sound Master tuning with carefully selected audio components
• Toroidal power transformer with linear power supply
• Schottky diodes for efficient power rectification
• Symmetrical circuit board layout and aluminum extrusion heat sink
• Frequency response of 5 Hz–100 kHz
• Total harmonic distortion of 0.02%
• Damping factor greater than 100
• HEOS Built-in for high-resolution music streaming and multiroom audio
• Apple AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect
• Roon Ready compatibility
• High-resolution PCM playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz and DSD up to 11.2 MHz
• Gapless playback of compatible high-resolution audio files
• HDMI ARC for television audio playback through a stereo system
• HDMI-CEC support for compatible television remote controls
• Dedicated moving-magnet phonostage
• Optical and coaxial digital inputs
• Two stereo RCA line inputs
• Rear-panel USB-A input for compatible music storage devices
• Preamplifier output for connection to an external power amplifier
• Dedicated mono subwoofer output
• Adjustable subwoofer low-pass filter
• Bass and treble adjustments of ±10 dB
• Balance adjustment
• Source Direct mode for a simplified analog signal path
• Front-panel headphone output
• High-quality Marantz SPKT-1+ speaker terminals
• Wi-Fi and wired Ethernet connectivity
• Marantz remote-control bus connections
• HEOS app control for music streaming and multiroom operation
• Metal front panel with distinctive Marantz porthole display
• Low-noise monochrome OLED display
• Available in black and silver-gold finishes
• Automatic power-off function
• Detachable power cable and supplied system remote control

What's Included

• Marantz MODEL 60n network integrated amplifier
• System remote control (RC006PM)
• Batteries for remote control
• External wireless antennas
• AC power cord
• Quick start guide

Specifications

Type: Network integrated stereo amplifier

Amplifier Design: Discrete class-AB with current-feedback topology

Channels: 2

Powered Channels: 2

Power Output (8 Ω): 60 W per channel RMS

Power Output (4 Ω): 80 W per channel RMS

Amplifier Circuitry: Marantz HDAM-SA3 and HDAM-SA2

Power Transformer: Toroidal

Power Supply: Linear, with Schottky diodes

Frequency Response: 5 Hz–100 kHz

Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.02%

Damping Factor: Greater than 100

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Phono MM): 87 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (High-Level Input): 113 dB

Phono Input: Moving magnet (MM)

Phono Input Sensitivity/Impedance: 1.9 mV/47 kΩ

Line Input Sensitivity/Impedance: 190 mV/20 kΩ

Analog Inputs: 2 stereo RCA line inputs, 1 stereo RCA phono input

Digital Inputs: 1 optical (TOSLINK), 1 coaxial

HDMI: 1 ARC input

USB: Rear-panel USB-A for compatible storage devices

Preamplifier Output: 1

Subwoofer Output: 1 mono RCA

Speaker Terminals: Marantz SPKT-1+ (one stereo pair)

Speaker A/B Switching: Not supported

Power Amp Direct Input: Not provided

Balanced Inputs/Outputs: Not provided

Headphone Output: Front-panel headphone jack

Supported Audio Formats: FLAC, ALAC, WAV, MP3, AAC, WMA, DSD/DSF

PCM Resolution: Up to 24-bit/192 kHz

DSD Support: Up to 11.2 MHz (DSD 4X)

Gapless Playback: Supported

Streaming: HEOS Built-in, Apple AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, internet radio

Roon Compatibility: Roon Ready

Wireless Networking: Wi-Fi

Wired Networking: Ethernet

Bass Adjustment: ±10 dB at 50 Hz

Treble Adjustment: ±10 dB at 15 kHz

Listening Modes: Stereo, Source Direct

Remote Control: RC006PM

Remote-Control Bus: Marantz D-Bus

App Control: HEOS (iOS, Android)

Display: Low-noise monochrome OLED

Chassis: Metal front panel, symmetrical PCB layout, aluminum extrusion heat sink

Available Finishes: Black, silver-gold

Power Consumption: 220 W

Standby Power Consumption: 0.3 W

Automatic Power-Off: Supported

Power Cable: Detachable

Dimensions (H × W × D): 5.1" × 17.4" × 17" (129 × 442 × 431 mm)

Weight: 28.1 lb.