Hi all,
My vintage Marantz PM7200 has developed a little hum issue and, rather than spend money fixing it, I am thinking of upgrading - as it was going to happen anyway.
My top of the shortlist contenders have been the Rega Elex-R and Marantz PM8005/6 - I like a touch of warmth to the sound but just want a bit more punch and "PRaT" (I listen mainly to rock/alt-rock/post-punk etc).
I have however been offered a good deal on an ex-demo Arcam A15 and I was wondering if anyone had any experience of this against the other two - especially the Elex (as the Marantz are incredibly hard to find).
I am mainly looking second hand so cannot really demo - and I know by doing extensive reading that the MK4 Elex has a slightly leaner sound signature to the -R, so a demo of the newer model might not be fully relevant/conclusive - and the Arcam in question is a good 160 miles away...
Any insight much appreciated.
My vintage Marantz PM7200 has developed a little hum issue and, rather than spend money fixing it, I am thinking of upgrading - as it was going to happen anyway.
My top of the shortlist contenders have been the Rega Elex-R and Marantz PM8005/6 - I like a touch of warmth to the sound but just want a bit more punch and "PRaT" (I listen mainly to rock/alt-rock/post-punk etc).
I have however been offered a good deal on an ex-demo Arcam A15 and I was wondering if anyone had any experience of this against the other two - especially the Elex (as the Marantz are incredibly hard to find).
I am mainly looking second hand so cannot really demo - and I know by doing extensive reading that the MK4 Elex has a slightly leaner sound signature to the -R, so a demo of the newer model might not be fully relevant/conclusive - and the Arcam in question is a good 160 miles away...
Any insight much appreciated.