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    Marantz PM8005 vs PM7001 upgrade?

    I never went beyond 12, and as far as i know, which i can now hear may not be true, then as long as nothing sounds wrong or struggling, no damage will occur... Il be more carefull for sure hereafter. So it did not clip nor distort anything. (As far as i know). Speakers sounded good, and sounds...
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    Marantz PM8005 vs PM7001 upgrade?

    Just a note, the 12 o´clock thing was merely testing for a few minutes, i do not have it that high when listening to music or TV which is through my amp. Im usually at around the 9 ish or below when family is home, and sometimes around 10-11 when alone.
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    Marantz PM8005 vs PM7001 upgrade?

    Hi again So, i went out and bought myself the system, and thought i would revert with some initial thoughts, which i think in general is lacking from many forums, cant say if its lacking in here though, so i hope i dont offend anyone hehe. I mean, people tend to ask for advise, being on Hifi...
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    remove terminal links B&W CM8S2?

    I tried replacing the terminal links on my CM8's with a homemade jumper from my old Indigo+ Audioquest, and heard no difference at all. (Speaker cable was Tellurium Q Black). So go ahead and try it, you may gain something, or you may find out that the terminal links from B&W are just fine :o)
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    Marantz PM8005 vs PM7001 upgrade?

    Thanks for your replies guys so far ;o) Did you audition the PM8005 along with other amps? If so what were your thoughts in relation to "power"? (and in general how do you view the power of the PM8005).
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    Marantz PM8005 vs PM7001 upgrade?

    Hi all, i was here some years back, but my user has expired, so created a new one :o) I bought some B&W CM8 speakers around 3-4 years back to go with my Marantz PM7001 from 2006 and CD and tuner from 1999. Its cabled with Tellurium Q black as i got a good offer. I have been planning on...