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The Marantz is an ideal unit for your needs. With a simple aerial you can also get dab or FM radio as well. Also later you could add some speakers. I purchased one when I got back into HiFi and used it with some Monitor Audio speakers you will surprised at how good the sound quality is. When...

At the price point you will not find a better match IMO as I said I have both and am very satisfied. As a matter of interest I have MA RX6 speakers in my set up.

Me too I actually have this combo and it works great

Blimey only one other owner!

I would go for the Audio lab I have one with the Arc am A19 and it makes a great combo. I have not had any of the issues given and I think you will find that most problems were a while ago.

I used to have the Marantz first with MA BX2 and then with MA RX1 speakers both were great but obviously the RX 1s were better

I only ever play CDs on my Audiolab player, many years ago I only had LPs but then switched to CDs because of the better quality sound and ease of use.

Only on some CDs mainly older recordings and female vocals.

$" What woud you guys reccomend for a smooth interconnect to use. System is Audiolab 8200CD, Arcam FMJA19 Amplifier and Monitor Audio RX6 speakers. Need a cable that will reduce sibilance as much as possible. Speaker cables are Audioquest FLXSLIP4

Which models

I am thinking of changing my MA RX6 to Kef R500 would you say that the Kef are smoother I find the MAs a bit bright

Really need to keep the Audiolab as I use the onboard DAC for TV and Blu Ray Player etc. But obviously could change speakers but are Kef R500s or B&W CM8s smoother at the top end. Big H I do have a rug between speakers and seating.

I have an Arcam A19 with the RX6s and still finding some recordings too sibilant. I have a laminate floor which probably does not help, source is an Audiolab 8200CDP Trying to find out if CM8s or R500s are smoother

Also how do the B&W CM8s compare with the MA RX6

Has anyone compared these two speakers if so what were your findings