Marantz Link 10n Network Hi-Fi 2.1CH Preamp Review!

The Marantz Link 10n 2.1CH streaming hi-fi preamp (MSRP: $14k) isn’t just another piece of gear—it’s a statement. With a fully balanced differential circuit design from input to output, this 73.5 lb beast delivers reference-level performance in both digital and analog playback. It handles every file format at the highest resolution, doubles as a high-end DAC, and brings your computer or NAS library to life with breathtaking clarity. But here’s the kicker—while it lacks bass management, room EQ, and even a 12V trigger (which at this price would normally be a dealbreaker), its jaw-dropping build quality, gorgeous design, and next-level sound easily put it in the conversation for one of the best preamps we’ve ever tested. Want to see why this monster might just redefine what you expect from a preamp? Watch our full review. 👉 Read our Marantz Link 10n Bench Test Report: https://www.audioholics.com/amplifier-reviews/marantz-link-10n-streaming-preamp-review 🛒 Buy the Marantz Link 10n: https://audioadvice.io/3ZDE1DU ► Shop Dreamedia AV: https://dreamediaav.com/?ref=3 👉 Book your FREE custom home theater design service NOW: https://bit.ly/HTDesign 👉 Book a consultation with Gene: https://bit.ly/Gene-consultation 🛒 Kaleidescape Terra Prime HDD: https://bit.ly/KscapeTerraPrimeHD 🛒 Kaleidescape Package Deals: https://bit.ly/Kscape-bundle 🛒 NEW Kaleidescape Strato E: https://dreamediaav.com/products/kaleidescape-strato-e-movie-player?ref=3 🛒 Kaleidescape Strato C + Terra Prime: https://bit.ly/Kscape-bundle 🛒 Kaleidescape Strato V Movie Player: https://bit.ly/4bS6Kbf 🛒 JVC NZ800 Projector: https://rb.gy/zb6e1j 🛒 JVC NZ900 Projector: https://rb.gy/qqoov9 Recommended Subwoofers: 🛒 RBH Sound 21-SF/R: https://bit.ly/RBHSound21SFR Perlisten D15s: https://bit.ly/PerlistenD15s Perlisten R212s: https://bit.ly/PerlistenR212s Perlisten R210s: https://bit.ly/PerlistenR210s Perlisten R18s: https://bit.ly/PerlistenR18s MartinLogan Abyss 10: https://audioadvice.io/3XVqbM8 MartinLogan Dynamo 12: https://audioadvice.io/4pcRU6P Recommended AV Separates Trinnov Altitude 32: https://bit.ly/TrinnovAltitude32 Trinnov Altitude 16: https://bit.ly/TrinnovAltitude16 Trinnov Amplitude 16: https://bit.ly/TrinnovAmplitude16 Marantz AV 10: https://bit.ly/MarantzAV10pre Marantz Amp 10: https://bit.ly/MarantzAmp10amp Recommended AV Receivers: AudioControl XR8S: https://bit.ly/AudioControlXR8S Marantz Cinema 30: https://bit.ly/MarantzCinema30 Recommended Speakers: Perlisten S7t: https://bit.ly/PerlistenS7towers Perlisten R7t: https://bit.ly/PerlistenR7t Perlisten R5t: https://bit.ly/PerlistenR5t Perlisten S3ic: https://bit.ly/PerlistenS3ic Perlisten R3ic: https://bit.ly/PerlistenR3ic RBH Sound SI-760/R: https://bit.ly/RBHSoundSI760R RBH Sound SI-815/RL: https://bit.ly/RBH815RL-ceiling Accessories & Cables: Isoacoustic GAIA III: https://audioadvice.io/46a2y76 250ft CL2 12AWG Speaker Cable: https://amzn.to/2vwS9QH 50ft 10AWG Speaker Cable: https://amzn.to/3DeMTT5 Locking Banana Plugs: https://amzn.to/2ZQt15x 9ft 4K HDR HDMI Cables: https://amzn.to/2WiIXeD Klipsch RP-8000F II: https://amzn.to/3M2Mt8n THX Short Reach 48Gbps HDMI Cables: https://bit.ly/THXHDMI-short THX Long Reach 48Gbps HDMI Cables: https://bit.ly/THXHDMI-long 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Marantz’s new Hi-Fi series 01:03 - Overview of the listening setup 01:54 - What did I have in the system before? 02:10 - Link 10n build quality 03:20 - Bench test report and measurements 03:49 - DAC impressions and filter settings 04:25 - Streaming audio HEOS app 04:56 - Streaming with TIDAL 05:19 - Listening impressions and experiences 06:01 - Source Direct mode 06:12 - Phono impressions 07:03 - Brad’s vinyl impressions 09:53 - Link 10n connectivity 10:37 - 2.1 feature 11:00 - No bass management 11:46 - No level adjustments 12:21 - This is a high-end piece 12:58 - Missing PEQ and room correction 13:27 - Competitor products offer Room EQ 14:08 - Trigger output woes 14:39 - My final thoughts on the Marantz Link 10n Disclosure: Audioholics earns commissions from qualifying purchases with the Affiliate Links used in the description of this video. We appreciate your support. Follow us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/audioholics FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/Audioholics TWITTER https://twitter.com/AudioholicsLive #audiophile #hifi #vinylrecords