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RE: Processor Choices. Mcintosh NAD

Whi is the Marantz ruled out, the 8801 is excellent. I still use a 8003 and have no issues.

This is just my experience and opinion, FWIW. When looking for processors in the past I compared a Mac to an Anthem AVM20, then about half the price, the Anthem was better. The Mac set up sounded sort of wooley by comparison. I've heard NAD processors, they sounded good but I've had no hands on experience.

To get features, service & the performance I'd urge you to look at the Marantz for great bang for the buck. There's a new 11.2 unit that replaces the 8801 but I forgot the model number.

If wanting to spend Mac level money you may want to consider the Classe or Anthem D1. However, the "high end" products struggle to keep up and offer the cutting edge features like Marantz. Marantz are large enough to have the funds and resources to keep up while offering a high quality product.

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