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I am currently using a Marantz PM8004 with Monitor Audio speakers. I was considering either a new integrated amp or just adding an amp onto my Marantz PM8004's preamp section, which happens to be excellent sounding.I listen to classical music at "normal" levels. So my needs are the usual dynamics and tonal balance, detail and imaging at low to moderate listening levels.
I also use a NAD C326BEE. But I find that to sound "thinner" than the Marantz. And I find the Marantz to be very "full bodied". So what I am looking for is something in between. I think the quality I am looking for is "open and relaxed" with great bass, imaging, detail, etc..
Any recommendation in the $1k NEW range for either an amp match to the Marantz or an integrated amp like a Rotel, Music Fidelity, Anthem, etc...????
charles
Edits: 06/11/12
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Topic - Integrated amp suggestion - airtime 16:34:32 06/11/12 (8)
- RE: Integrated amp suggestion - Bill the K 20:51:10 06/14/12 (0)
- RE: Integrated amp suggestion - dvb 11:07:56 06/13/12 (1)
- RE: Integrated amp suggestion - pictureguy 21:34:39 06/14/12 (0)
- RE: Integrated amp suggestion - dvb 07:29:53 06/12/12 (4)
- Marantz PM8004 - airtime 15:37:25 06/12/12 (3)
- Perhaps "thin" was the wrong word. I also use the Marantz NA7004 Network player - airtime 08:26:59 06/13/12 (0)
- RE: Marantz PM8004 - Bill the K 20:33:26 06/12/12 (0)
- RE: Marantz PM8004 - dvb 17:45:32 06/12/12 (0)