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In Reply to: RE: Sony TA-A1ES Class A Integrated vs Rogue Cronus Magnum KT120 Integrated - pics posted by AbeCollins on July 23, 2014 at 22:20:08
What was wrong with the Marantz?
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Nothing really 'wrong' with the $999 USD Marantz PM-8003 but it didn't sound as good as the $2000 Sony or $2295 Rogue. I bought the Marantz a few years ago on closeout discount (almost 1/2 off) as they were coming out with the newer PM-8004. It was slated for use in my wife's reading / TV / music room, which was just a converted small spare bedroom.
Even though the Marantz has similar power output specs as the Sony, it sounded a little compressed or not as dynamic as the other amps, like it was struggling a little to drive my speakers. Yet my speakers are not difficult to drive. So much for Marantz HDAM "Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module" technology, or maybe it was something else.
I suspect that 'high-end' Marantz amps might sound better. I liked the PM-8003's overall tone but it seemed to lack some detail and dynamics forcing me to turn UP it's volume as it left me wanting 'more'. The other amps just sounded pure, effortless, and open at any volume level.
On it's own the Marantz sounds good but I immediately heard it's limitations only when putting it up against the Rogue and Sony.
Abe-
your overview on Rogue gear is Right On!
This company is doing everything so well.
..your overview on Rogue gear is Right On!. This company is doing everything so well."
They make outstanding all vacuum tube gear but I wasn't a fan of their "hybrid Class D" Medusa amp that couples vacuum tubes to Hypex UcD modules.
I was really surprised when Rogue came out with a class D hybrid amp. The very concept is flawed from the beginning. This switching mode creates more problems than it helps. I think Rogue may have hurt their reputation a bit because of this. I have enjoyed some of their tube gear in the past. I think this is where there forte is and they should stick with it JMHO
The new ST-100 stereo amp is so great...and the M-180 monoblocs...I took them home for a week and was left completely unsatisfied with what I was previously thrilled with.
Edits: 07/24/14
I hear they're working on some new stuff for later this year, but no details yet. Rumor = solid state amp, not class d.
Come on Mark, spill the beans.
"The problem with quotes from the internet is that many of them just are just made up."
-Abraham Lincoln
Abe-
IME, class D stands for 'dicey'.
'Detailed'.
"The problem with quotes from the internet is that many of them just are just made up."
-Abraham Lincoln
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