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Yes exactly. I remember my brother saying how great the Denon sounded, while I was a bit nonplussed. Sad to hear about the damage but it sounds like you have found a new happy setup.

Yes, have realised for a while Marantz and Denon were sister companies (or whatever the relationship is). But the PMA800NE and the 7200 are a world apart, despite the fact that the 7200 in today’s money would not be that much more expensive (if I remember correctly, I had worked it out at £700)...

Hi Rob - I have indeed. Went for a “stopgap” upgrade until I further researched and bought a used Marantz 7200. Extremely pleased with it, spades better than the Denon (which I can now admit I never really liked). Like the 7200 so much so that I think my next proper upgrade will be another...

My preloved Marantz doesn’t have a DAC or optical connector, so for the moment tied to wPro DAC. But from what I gather, it’s decent enough.

Ah no, I have changed to a Marantz 7200

Yes! Just bought a nearly new Pro Plus. Looked like the best option. I will have to use the internal DAC as the amp is fairly “vintage” - only realised later it wouldn’t have a built in DAC haha

Yes! Just bought a nearly new Pro Plus for £150. Quite happy. Will update when I have had a play with it.

Hmm seems very limited in connectivity. I will need a line out as well as in (latter to play lossless from Apple Music) and also an optical in to plug my TV

True. Might see if I can pop in and have a play/demo them - though feel a bit bad as wouldn’t buy a new node anyway…

Suspected as much. I’m drawn to the Bluenode as it’s supposedly higher end, so at £200 sounds good but then Wiim also gets rave reviews. Would be good to hear from someone who tried both. There’s something online but not that much.

Advice on network/WiFi streaming needed. Currently using a cheap and cheerful Google Chromecast (connected to Aux 1 of my recently acquired Marantz 7200) to access Spotify and occasionally web radio and a direct cable connection from my phone to access Apple Play - as Apple doesn’t work with...

Haha you know what? My next thread/forum question was going to be exactly that. I am currently using chromecast audio for Spotify/web radio (the very rare occasions I use the latter) and wired connection for Apple Music, as CCA doesn’t support it. I was going to ask for suggestions on the best...

Oh yeah. Starting to play records I have known by heart for twenty plus years and they sound so fresh and exciting. I think the Technics/Marantz/Focal synergy is great (using the Marantz phono stage rather than the Technics, as didn’t like it too much with the AT VMN95ML cartridge on the Denon...

Right, little update: as I keep researching (and saving up so it won’t go on credit haha) I went for a stopgap upgrade and bought a second hand Marantz 7200. Boy that’s an improvement! Only had it two days but already thinking my next “proper” upgrade (which is looking less urgent now) is going...

Yeah that’s why I went with the Focal Aria - they were pretty much the only front ported speakers in my desired bracket/budget range, as I have little space between them and the back wall/bookshelf. Though having listened to and really liked an older pair of Focal, I kinda wanted them in the...