areluc:Just goes to show reviews are (to a degree) subjective, at least in the "what sounds better" department... anyhow going back to my alternative choice, Marantz M-CR603, what speakers would be the best match? Going by the reviews here I have picked Tannoy Mercury V1, would that be a good choice? Marantz has 6 ohm outputs and the speakers are 8 ohms, is this going to be a problem?
Well as Mr E has often commented, the Marantz can drive some serious speakers and has suggested options reaching up to nearly £1,000 (his opinions, not mine, as I've never heard the Marantz or seriously listened to speakers at that price level).
As excellent as I'm sure the Tannoy's are (I had their predecessors the Mercury F1 Customs with my then Denon DM37 and loved them), if your budget allows I would seriously try to look at speakers above that level if at all possible. As with all these things, though, do get out to listen.
P.S. - No impedance problems with the Tannoy's.