I have purchased a pair of MA RS6 (just b4 they went up in price) and need to choose an amp to go with them.
I have auditioned the Marantz PM 7001 and Arcam A70 with matching CD palyers SA 7001 and CD73 respectively. I must say I was alarmed at the difference. The Marantz were very bright, lacked control and frankly came across a bit brash. The Arcam combo on the other hand was controlled, clean and lots of detail - although a bit weak on the treble - but good enough for me to want to buy tomorrow.
My concern is am I missing something? How can there be such a difference? I must admit that until I auditioned them, the Marantz were my prefered choice (from reviews). However, now I wouldn't go anywhwere near them for my RS6s.
Is this normal with the Marantz? Is the arcam A70 that much better... or am i missing something here... especially when you compare the prices...
I have auditioned the Marantz PM 7001 and Arcam A70 with matching CD palyers SA 7001 and CD73 respectively. I must say I was alarmed at the difference. The Marantz were very bright, lacked control and frankly came across a bit brash. The Arcam combo on the other hand was controlled, clean and lots of detail - although a bit weak on the treble - but good enough for me to want to buy tomorrow.
My concern is am I missing something? How can there be such a difference? I must admit that until I auditioned them, the Marantz were my prefered choice (from reviews). However, now I wouldn't go anywhwere near them for my RS6s.
Is this normal with the Marantz? Is the arcam A70 that much better... or am i missing something here... especially when you compare the prices...