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Marantz MR 235 or Philips 796?

Posted by Ace of Pace (A) on March 7, 2007 at 15:32:20

Howdy,

This is my first post at the asylum. I've been an audiophile for quite a few years now, and have been into vintage stuff for almost as long. Recently I have been turned on to vintage tuners and receivers. I just love to watch those lamps light and dials turn!

In past searches, I have seen a lot of positive comments on a number of Japanese receivers from the 70s. I recently purchased a Kenwood Kr 5600 (love the tuner, and the pre-amp/amp make sweet, open tube-like music).

My wife is a long suffering audio widow who tolerates my continual cluttering of her house with my big sound making boxes, but I think she may have finally snapped. At the price that most of the 70s receivers and tuners go for on eBay, I think she thinks its only a matter of time before the house is filled to the rafters. I think that she will let me buy one more piece. So it comes down to this final choice.

I am currently auditioning a Marantz MR 235, but also have a lead on a Philips 796. I like the sound of the Marantz, and it seems to live happily with my Maggies (SMGAs), but am intrigued by all the great things that I have read here about Philips Lab Series receivers.

So ladies and gentlemen, if you could choose only one, which would it be?

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