Marantz 6003 - speakers?

[matthewpiano]

dim_span:Matthew .... how would you rate your new system to the one that you had set your sites on at the show? (The brand new Marantz setup)

The Marantz/MS set-up impressed me greatly at the show and I stand by my judgement. For anyone who really wants a brand new system to give them huge pleasure for relatively little outlay I would wholeheartedly recommend it. I can completely understand why WHFS&V have given awards to the 6003 components because they are excellent.

However, I'm glad I didn't buy it because this is better. Playing the same tracks I heard at the show (and obviously allowing a little for differences in room etc.) my system has more atmosphere and sounds better at lower volumes. The Rotel sounds very analogue in a really good way and I'm very pleased I decided to go for a decent CD player. Its streets ahead of the 340C/MF V-DAC combination.

As a bonus it was considerably cheaper (about half the price) than the new set-up would have been and, in buying from a 2nd hand dealer I feel like I have supported a small business rather than putting money straight into the pockets of a big manufacturer. (The company I work for is also a small business and we like to build relationships with our customers so it feels good to be supporting someone else in the same boat).

Thanks for steering me back towards used gear.

 

[Gerrardasnails]

matthewpiano:dim_span:Matthew .... how would you rate your new system to the one that you had set your sites on at the show? (The brand new Marantz setup)

The Marantz/MS set-up impressed me greatly at the show and I stand by my judgement. For anyone who really wants a brand new system to give them huge pleasure for relatively little outlay I would wholeheartedly recommend it. I can completely understand why WHFS&V have given awards to the 6003 components because they are excellent.

However, I'm glad I didn't buy it because this is better. Playing the same tracks I heard at the show (and obviously allowing a little for differences in room etc.) my system has more atmosphere and sounds better at lower volumes. The Rotel sounds very analogue in a really good way and I'm very pleased I decided to go for a decent CD player. Its streets ahead of the 340C/MF V-DAC combination.

As a bonus it was considerably cheaper (about half the price) than the new set-up would have been and, in buying from a 2nd hand dealer I feel like I have supported a small business rather than putting money straight into the pockets of a big manufacturer. (The company I work for is also a small business and we like to build relationships with our customers so it feels good to be supporting someone else in the same boat).

Thanks for steering me back towards used gear.

I've just read this post Matthew, after not looking in since my jokey post on page 1. Hilarious how much your mind changed even within the length of this post!! What odds that you have a whole new system by Christmas!??! I bet you wished you kept your Denons though?

 

[matthewpiano]

Actually, no. Give me this set-up over the Denons every time. The A400 is a better amp than the PMA1500AE.

 

[Anonymous]

the A400 is a superb amp for the money spent ... many say it is too bright etc ... but if partnered correctly, there is not much to touch it IMHO (am on my second A400 and is definately a keeper)

 

[Gerrardasnails]

matthewpiano:Actually, no. Give me this set-up over the Denons every time. The A400 is a better amp than the PMA1500AE.

That surprises me but I'm glad you are happy for the moment. Enjoy your music and don't think about what if.

 

[matthewpiano]

Gerrardasnails:matthewpiano:Actually, no. Give me this set-up over the Denons every time. The A400 is a better amp than the PMA1500AE.

That surprises me but I'm glad you are happy for the moment. Enjoys your music and don't think about what if.

I am and I'm not (if that makes sense). The whole reason I went back to an A400 in the end was because out of all the kit I've had (including the Denon, the Arcams, the CA 740A and the Nait 3) it stood out as being the best amplifier. To quote Andrew Gold (WHF) it just sounds so 'ineffably right'.

 

[the record spot]

Glad to hear that not only you're enjoying them Matt, but that they work well with the other bits too. Actually, make that relieved...I think it'll be interesting to hear what you think of them in a few weeks, once you've become used to the new sound. For now though, some great choices there. Enjoy!

 

[sureesh40]

Dear Matthew

I believe you have listened to marantz's older PM 4001 amplifier . How would you compare the sound of the PM 4001 with the new PM 6003. Please let me have your opinion. I didn;t like the PM4001 so I just wanted to know if the 6003 is a much better amplifier.

Thanks