My Quad Vena (version 1) has died again. I had one repaired a few times, a new one as a replacement and now that one has died. Time to move on.
I've been looking at the Audiolab 6000A (and the new 6000A Play) with interest but it's part of the AIG group and I don't want any similar problems. Perhaps I'm being too cautious and want to play it safe for my next purchase. I also read that Audiolab amps are very bright sounding, which is something I don't like.
As my primary music source is Apple Music with CD next in line, I am seriously looking at the Marantz PM7000N. It gets great reviews (here) and does everything I need on paper.
I'd also like to upgrade my speakers (B&W 685 S2) for something with more room filling presence as I have quite a large room and I feel I'm lacking a bit more bass.
The first thing I'd like to do is get the Marantz amp. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I read that Marantz amps are a good match with B&W. If this is true, I can add the amp to my existing speakers for the time being. Any thoughts?
As far as speakers go, I'm looking at the Dali Oberon 7 or Concept 40's.
Any thoughts would be welcome.
I've been looking at the Audiolab 6000A (and the new 6000A Play) with interest but it's part of the AIG group and I don't want any similar problems. Perhaps I'm being too cautious and want to play it safe for my next purchase. I also read that Audiolab amps are very bright sounding, which is something I don't like.
As my primary music source is Apple Music with CD next in line, I am seriously looking at the Marantz PM7000N. It gets great reviews (here) and does everything I need on paper.
I'd also like to upgrade my speakers (B&W 685 S2) for something with more room filling presence as I have quite a large room and I feel I'm lacking a bit more bass.
The first thing I'd like to do is get the Marantz amp. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I read that Marantz amps are a good match with B&W. If this is true, I can add the amp to my existing speakers for the time being. Any thoughts?
As far as speakers go, I'm looking at the Dali Oberon 7 or Concept 40's.
Any thoughts would be welcome.