Marantz Model 40n B&W 703 S3 Stereo System
Be careful inviting guests over when you own this system. They might end up ignoring you and just spend their time gazing at your gorgeous stereo system. This is surely one of the best looking systems you will ever come across but fortunately the beauty is far from skin deep. In fact, there is so much technical substance and sonic performance on offer that it more than matches the quality of the industrial design.
This system includes the simply stunning Marantz Model 40n which is not just a great sounding 70 Watt per channel stereo integrated amplifier but also a Hi-Res streamer. It incorporates the proprietary HEOS streaming platform which was actually developed in Australia. The Model 40n is also perfectly suited to stereo AV duties because it has a very useful HDMI ARC connection so you can easily hook up your television and enjoy all your shows and movies with truly high fidelity sound.
The Bowers & Wilkins 703 S3 speakers are truly a work of art, being some of the most elegant, refined beauties you are ever likely to encounter. And the sound? The sound is glorious with punchy dynamics, deep bass and the sort of crystalline clarity which makes it feel like you can reach out and touch the performers, like they were in the room. It's at once thrilling but also incredibly relaxing, proving that you can have your audio cake and eat it too.
There are literally no trades offs here. You can buy this system for its performance or for its looks. We like to think you might buy it, and enjoy it, for both.
Marantz Model 40n Streaming Amplifier
Lately there has been a slew of amplifiers with streaming capabilities built-in and the Marantz Model 40n is the latest to join the ranks. The idea is that you just add speakers and you have a modern music system with the likes of Spotify, Tidal, AirPlay & Bluetooth included. In this case, because it's Marantz, the built-In streaming is courtesy of their proprietary HEOS streaming platform which is also shared with Denon products as Marantz & Denon operate under the same parent company these days.
The joy of vinyl playback is both audible and tactile yet requires highly specialized electronics for high performance. The Marantz Musical Phono EQ is built in so you can connect a turntable with MM cartridge directly to the Model 40n. You'll enjoy your favourite records and discover new ones, all without the burden of additional electronics.
To preserve the detail, nuance, and essence of the music you love, Marantz developed HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules) which are superior in their speed and response to off-the-shelf modules found in other products. The Model 40n leverages this unique Marantz innovation to ensure whatever you're listening to is always the most musical.
Model 40n follows a long line of historic Marantz pieces notable for their exquisite design. Every aspect is considered—from premium materials, symmetry, classic porthole display, and even smooth operation of the volume control. Your stereo doesn't need to look like lab equipment. Marantz Model 40n begs to be heard, seen, and touched.
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Bowers & Wilkins 703 S3 Floorstanding Speakers
For the first time the 703, now in S3 guise, features B&W's iconic Tweeter-on-Top configuration, transforming its ability to render detail and space. That breakthrough, plus its decoupled FST™ Continuum cone midrange driver – enhanced by the addition of B&W's revolutionary Biomimetic Suspension – combine to make 703 S3 an exceptional loudspeaker. Its twin Aerofoil Profile bass drivers mean it can fill even larger rooms with full bodied, realistic sound.
The 703 S3 has a dedicated midrange cone using four key Bowers & Wilkins technologies: the Continuum cone, FST™, Biomimetic Suspension and midrange decoupling, the latter ensuring minimal interference from the operation of the loudspeaker's bass drivers.
Developed using advanced computer modelling techniques, the Aerofoil™ Profile bass cone has variable thickness, providing stiffness and rigidity where it's needed most. The result: deep and dynamic bass.
The 700 S3 range features a curved front baffle for the first time. This allows the midrange and bass drivers to be located in individual pod-type housings that sit proud of the speaker baffle. When combined with the curvature of the structure, this advanced approach – derived from the 800 Series Diamond – reduces the audible impact of the cabinet, creating a cleaner, more open and more immersive sound.
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Included In The System
- Marantz Model 40n Streaming Amplifier (Black)
- Bowers & Wilkins 703 S3 Floorstanding Speakers (Mocha)
- Please Note: This system does not include speaker cable. Please contact Audio Trends for options.
Complete The Setup
Complete this System with these Recommended Components
- Rega Planar 8 Turntable (Available in Polaris Grey or Matte White)
- AudioQuest Thunderbird eARC HDMI Cable (Available in 600mm, 1m, 1.5m, 2m & 3m Lengths)
- Van den Hul The Magnum Hybrid Terminated Speaker Cable (Available in 2m, 2.5m, 3m, 4m or 5m Pairs)
- IsoTek EVO3 Elite Power Cable
- IsoTek V5 Aquarius Six Outlet Power Conditioner
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.