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In Reply to: RE: Marantz Classics Reissued 1996 posted by geezerrocket on April 30, 2015 at 13:13:46
Ken Ishiwata may indeed be a fine audio engineer but he did not design the original Marantz 7, 8, 9 that was the work of Sid Smith. Unfortunately Sid had no part of the reissues he was not even asked to participate in the project. A mistake.
They are indeed knock-offs. If one wants a modern amp then by all means buy a modern amp. If one wants a Marantz 7, 8 or 9 they are better off sticking with the originals as pricey as they might be.
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Do you consider the reissued McIntosh Mc 275 a knockoff?
If you do, fine. If you don't, fine.
I own a pristine Sherwood S-5000 that while good sounding in stock form, sounds fantastic now that Mike Samra worked his magic - This thing keeps getting better!
Kootenay's sentiments mirrored mine, albeit with a humble S-5000 rather than the vaunted Marantz. The original S-5000 sounded a bit thick in the middle and rolled off on top with a robust bottom that was somewhat bloated and loose.
AS (After Samra), There is just so much more detail while maintaining it's original character - no brightness what so ever. The bottom is tight, fast and extended - This may be due to the massive Russian Teflon coupling caps.
I think designers from the golden age would lust over today's available parts and if given the chance, would certainly upgrade their initial design.
Having stated that; Today's designers would probably love to have the great iron (transformers), along with tube selection of yesteryear - Telefunken, Amprex, RCA, Sylvania, Mullard, Westinghouse, Mazda, and on and on......
Even if I had the resources to compare vintage vs new transformers, tubes, and caps, I don't have the time. I have more important things to do while the weather is great. I didn't get a 1 handicap by sitting inside all day doing critical listening.
It's a interesting debate with no right or wrong answer(s). Have great weekend.
Meat; It's the right thing to do. Romans 14:2
The MC275 is built by McIntosh not another company. Opinions will differ on which version is best.
Of course designers of the golden age would have been delighted with passive components available today. Sid Smith sure was.
The Marantz reissue project could have been something very special if they had bothered to involve Sid Smith. Sid was hurt by the snub.
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