Recent content by delfinus

  1. D

    New speakers for old electronics budget £3,000

    Been to some Hi-Fi show just recently and I audtioned to many expensive system with rediculous crazy prices. But the most I was masmerized with Magnepan 1.7 speakers. I think they have very good price in USA only 2000 USD. In Europe they are around 3000EUR. Speakers were hooked also to good amp...
  2. D

    Amp upgrade Marantz pearl lite?

    Hehehe, no I do not work for Marantz but I would not mind if there is a chance to test new equipment with them :grin:. I just want to share my observation that I discovered while searching for my amp last year and I was surprised what I got for very fair price. As far as the nature of the amp...
  3. D

    Amp upgrade Marantz pearl lite?

    Hi cannibal, these are quite difficult questions as I did not heard all the equipment you are mentioning. I only heard your speakers independently in different system so I know a little about their character. So my tips will be mostly a strategy how I would approach it if I have a system like...
  4. D

    Amp upgrade Marantz pearl lite?

    Just an info if it is of any value? PM6004 and PM7004 are made in China and Pearl series is made in Japan and also better components and shielding is used in the constrution of Pearls. If I would need to decide what to go for I would go all the way for Pearl once again. best, d.
  5. D

    Amp upgrade Marantz pearl lite?

    Hiya You can try of course, but I do not know how much difference you can expect from upgrading to PM6005. I strongly believe that Marantz KI Pearl Lite is in a different league and a component which you can keep also if you buy really, really good and expensive speakers. I believe that...
  6. D

    Amp upgrade Marantz pearl lite?

    Hiya, Yes, nature of the overall music presenation highly depends on the associated equipment and personal comprehension and taste. I found Marantz KI Pearl Lite on a warm side of neutral. This mean just a tad warm and not too much. I like presentation like that as I hate lean, sibilant and...
  7. D

    Amp upgrade Marantz pearl lite?

    http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Marantz-PM-KI-Pearl-Lite/user-reviews Best, d.
  8. D

    Marantz KI Pearl Lites seem great value?

    Hiya there, this is just my 5c and it is also only theoretical thinking about Marantz SA-KI Pearl Lite. If I would be on your spot and having already Marantz PM-KI Pearl Lite I would definitely go also with Marantz and its SACD. Why? I’m an owner of Marantz PM-KI Pearl Lite I discovered that...
  9. D

    Marantz KI Pearl Lites seem great value?

    @cse I have Anthony Gallo Reference 3.5 speakers already for some time now. I bought them new and used them with Musical Fidelity A308 and Musical Fidelity NuVista CD player. Having good speakers is not bad thing at all. If you read a review on the Stereophile about original Marantz PM KI...
  10. D

    Marantz KI Pearl Lites seem great value?

    Hiya there, I believe that Marantz PM KI Pearl Lite is one of the best value solid state amplifiers available on the market. After all these days I'm still amazed how good it is and it really drags me into the music. And that is all what is important for me. I don't like the amplifiers that are...