2 channel amp for music instead of Sony 1050 av receiver?

[PAAAUDIO]

I have just tested out my birthday present a Marantz CD6006 and am surprised by how good it sounds over using my Xbox One for playing cds.

Can I get a similar improvement by getting a 2 channel amp instead of using my Sony 1050 av receiver?

If so what would people recommend?

I like Vocal music including Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey.

 

[seemorebtts]

Stereo amps are made for stereo music so will always be better in my book.what about the marantz amp to match the cd

 

[PAAAUDIO]

Yeah, I was thinking about the Marantz PM6006 but wasn't sure how well it would drive the Kef Q500 speakers or if it's good with vocals. I'm guessing it would be fine.

 

[muljao]

Generally stereo amps willd dp a better job obviously within certain realistic budget restrictions. The marantz PM6006 seems the natural choice,(your speakers at 8 ohms and 87db sensitivity should be driven easy enough) but the Onkyo a9010 gets as good reviews. It does not have a built in dac, but not sure you need it with the sony receiver.

If it was me I would try and spend a little more, the q500 speakers are slightly higher end and maybe a better amp might be worth it.

 

[PAAAUDIO]

Thanks for the reply.

I will look into getting the Onkyo amp. I was wondering about spending a little more so will try out both options soon.

Getting the Kef speakers recently has reminded me how much I used to love music and especially CDs.

 

[seemorebtts]

Thanks for the reply.

I will look into getting the Onkyo amp. I was wondering about spending a little more so will try out both options soon.

Getting the Kef speakers recently has reminded me how much I used to love music and especially CDs.

 

if you want something a little bit special the Arcam a19 will get dancing a bargain at £500

 

[nopiano]

...and meanwhile the Marantz has lost its £100 inflation at launch and is now on sale for £299.

 

[bigfish786]

And the 6005 will be cheaper than that too

shop around, get a marantz amp. And enjoy. Both the sound and aesthetics

 

[muljao]

I got the pm6005 for 195 open box about 2 weeks ago. Can't imagine I'd ever need anything better

 

[PAAAUDIO]

Thanks for the reply.

I will try out the PM6006 then. I do like the matching styles and the finish of the CD6006 was also a lot better than I was expecting.