Marantz LINK 10n Reference Network Audio Player & Preamplifier

The Marantz LINK 10n is the company's reference network audio player and a fully featured high-end stereo preamplifier in one extraordinary component.

Designed to partner perfectly with the Marantz MODEL 10—or serve as the centerpiece of virtually any reference two-channel system—the LINK 10n combines high-resolution streaming, HEOS Built-in, Roon Ready support, Marantz Musical Mastering digital conversion, fully balanced analog circuitry, MM/MC phono, HDMI ARC, and extensive digital and analog connectivity.

For listeners looking to simplify a reference system without sacrificing performance, the LINK 10n can effectively replace a separate streamer, DAC, analog preamplifier, and phono preamp.

Reference Streaming

With HEOS Built-in, the LINK 10n provides direct access to today's major streaming services and makes it easy to browse and control music from the HEOS app.

The LINK 10n is also Roon Ready and supports high-resolution audio playback, making it equally at home in a sophisticated network-based music system.

Its large HD TFT full-color display provides album, source, track, and playback information directly from the front panel.

Marantz Musical Mastering

At the heart of the LINK 10n is Marantz's proprietary MMM-Conversion and MMM-Stream digital architecture.

Rather than relying on a conventional off-the-shelf DAC implementation, Marantz developed its own digital conversion technology with selectable digital filters, noise shaping, dithering, jitter reduction, and dedicated master-clock architecture.

Marantz describes the LINK 10n as delivering the best measured performance of any digital product the company has produced.

Fully Balanced Reference Preamplifier

The LINK 10n isn't simply a network player with a volume control.

Its preamplifier section uses Marantz's latest HDAM technology and a fully balanced architecture, allowing it to serve as the complete front end of a serious two-channel system.

Both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analog inputs are provided, along with balanced and unbalanced fixed and variable outputs.

Pair the LINK 10n directly with a high-performance power amplifier and you have an exceptionally clean, streamlined reference system.

Premium MM/MC Phono Stage

Vinyl hasn't been forgotten.

The LINK 10n incorporates Marantz's Premium Phono EQ supporting both moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges.

Moving-coil impedance is selectable between 32, 100, and 390 ohms, providing flexibility for matching a wide range of high-performance MC cartridges.

This makes the LINK 10n capable of handling both modern digital streaming and a serious analog turntable system from a single reference preamplifier.

HDMI ARC & 2.1-Channel Capability

The LINK 10n can also become the heart of a premium music and television system.

HDMI ARC with CEC allows compatible televisions to send audio directly to the LINK 10n, while the dedicated subwoofer output with adjustable low-pass filtering makes it possible to build a true 2.1-channel high-performance audio system.

That combination makes the LINK 10n especially versatile for systems where music performance comes first but television audio still matters.

Built Like a Reference Component

Construction is every bit as serious as the electronics inside.

The LINK 10n uses a triple-layer copper-plated chassis, copper-plated rear and bottom panels, isolated internal sub-enclosures, original multi-layer circuit boards, substantial aluminum exterior panels, and solid-aluminum controls with precision bearing construction.

A toroidal power transformer supplies the analog circuitry, while extensive internal isolation helps keep sensitive audio circuits separated from potential sources of interference.

At more than 73 pounds, the LINK 10n is built much more like a reference preamplifier than a conventional network streamer.

Specifications & Features

• Type: Reference Network Audio Player / Streaming Preamplifier
• Channels: 2.1
• Streaming Platform: HEOS Built-in
• Roon Ready: Yes
• High-Resolution Audio: Yes
• DAC Architecture: Marantz Musical Mastering MMM-Conversion
• Digital Filters: 2 selectable
• Jitter Reduction: Yes
• USB DAC: Asynchronous with dedicated master clock and isolation
• Preamplifier Architecture: Fully Balanced
• Preamp Circuit: New-generation Marantz HDAM
• Volume Control: MUSES 72323
• Analog Frequency Response: 5 Hz–100 kHz +0/-3 dB
• Digital PCM Frequency Response: 2 Hz–50 kHz -3 dB
• Phono: Marantz Premium MM/MC Phono EQ
• MC Impedance Settings: 32 / 100 / 390 ohms
• Balanced Analog Input: 1 × XLR
• Unbalanced Analog Input: 1 × RCA
• Balanced Fixed Output: 1 × XLR
• Balanced Variable/Preamp Output: 1 × XLR
• Unbalanced Fixed Output: 1 × RCA
• Unbalanced Variable/Preamp Output: 1 × RCA
• Optical Digital Inputs: 2
• Optical Digital Output: 1
• Coaxial Digital Input: 1
• Coaxial Digital Output: 1
• HDMI: ARC with CEC
• Subwoofer Output: Yes, with adjustable low-pass filter
• Headphone Output: Yes
• Headphone Gain: Low / Mid / High
• Display: HD TFT Full-Color Display
• Power Transformer: Toroidal
• Chassis: Triple-layer copper-plated construction
• Dimensions: 17.3" W × 7.6" H × 18.6" D with antenna
• Weight: 73.4 lbs / 33.3 kg
• Finishes: Marantz Black or Marantz Champagne

Experience the Marantz LINK 10n at The Grid HiFi

The LINK 10n is particularly compelling because of how much it can simplify a serious two-channel system. Streamer, DAC, analog preamplifier, phono stage, headphone amplifier, and television audio can all be handled by one reference-level component.

Pair it with the Marantz MODEL 10 and you have a remarkably powerful two-component reference system. Or use the LINK 10n as the front end for another high-performance power amplifier or active loudspeaker system.

The Grid HiFi is your high-performance audio expert in Houston, with the experience to properly integrate the LINK 10n with amplification, loudspeakers, turntables, network audio, subwoofers, cabling, and complete two-channel systems.

Visit The Grid HiFi showroom in Houston to experience Marantz reference audio and let our team build the right system around your room and listening preferences.

Contact The Grid HiFi for Marantz LINK 10n pricing, availability, demonstrations, system matching, and complete two-channel system design.