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In Reply to: RE: Marantz SC7S2 preamp! posted by gotoma8 on November 13, 2015 at 17:55:08
Hey - don't underestimate lower ended amps!!!! Like I said, the Marantz is nice. but would I!!!!!! pay eight grand - hell no! If I won the lottery - sure.But being the regular guy I am - no. However those Odyssey's seem to be consistent in getting good reviews.
A good preamp is worth the money. But don't go crazy with amps. They do make a difference but in the end the preamp IS!!! more important.
The main thing is matching the amp to your sound taste.
What are YOU looking for in sound?
charles
Edits: 11/14/15Follow Ups:
Hi Charles,
Thanks...I had the Mono Extremes before, and loved them... There are things I like from them, but in the end, like all of us, I traded up or traded towards different.
Sound wise, I like details and also some warmth. Not glaring, bright details, not boomy warmth, I like a good balance. I don't want to cringe at glaring details but don't want bass to overshadow the rest of the music as well. Honestly, I love my Marantz gear, currently the PM11S3 is awesome. Kind of bought this SC7S2 because it's a great deal and always wanted one....
My plan is to use it with the PM11S3 first and see how it goes, if the sound is noticeably better, than, I am keeping the SC7, if not, then I am keeping the PM11S3.
I have had Pass X250, Odessy Mono Extremes, EVS M100 and M500 combo, Some tubes (Cyber 800), Emotiva XPA5, etc.
Thanks
Tuan
See if you can patch in the amp section of that to the new preamp. If you are amble?I LUSTED after that integrated amp for years !!!!!!
Enjoy them all.
I would not recommend the lower end Marantz power amps. Very dull. However their higher ended stuff is quite good.
charles
Edits: 11/14/15
hey Charles, I am putting up the PM11S3 for sale as I could use the unds to fund the new amps...
Interested?
Tuan
No thanks, I'm back into tubes these days. And I'm quite happy with my two setups.
I'v chased that solid state demon for far too many years.
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