Hi does anyone have this set up or do you think the Marantz- MCR603 with B&W CM5 won't be a good mix?
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Marantz MCR603 paired with B&W CM5?
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I've heard the pairing with the CM1s on numerous occasions and have been impressed every time. I couldn't, however, accurately guess how that would translate across to the CM5s.
I suspect it would be quite good, but would not be getting the best from the speakers. I certainly wouldn't spend that much without listening to the pairing first.
I suspect it would be quite good, but would not be getting the best from the speakers. I certainly wouldn't spend that much without listening to the pairing first.
Thanks for your replys. What do you think would be a good amp to pair with them to get the most out of the speaker? the most i can spend would be £1200 and the amp would have to have a usb, bluetooth to connet my iphone
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Viao-2008 said:
If you're still hankering after a all-in-one with a USB, could do a lot worse than this: http://www.whathifi.com/review/arcam-solo-neo
Rotel traditionally works well with B&W and this amp could be just what you are looking for
http://www.whathifi.com/news/rotel-boosts-15-series-hi-fi-range-with-new-cd-player-and-stereo-amp
As it's new, nobody would have heard the combination.
http://www.whathifi.com/news/rotel-boosts-15-series-hi-fi-range-with-new-cd-player-and-stereo-amp
As it's new, nobody would have heard the combination.
I thought about the new Rotel as well, it looks like a slam dunk for your requirements (and a nice bit of kit generally)
Also bear in mind the CR603 is about to be replaced - it was in a WHN news article recently. Worth looking at it's replacement. See here http://www.whathifi.com/news/marantz-updates-melody-range-with-new-models-replaces-classic-6004-series-cd-player-and-amplifi
Also bear in mind the CR603 is about to be replaced - it was in a WHN news article recently. Worth looking at it's replacement. See here http://www.whathifi.com/news/marantz-updates-melody-range-with-new-models-replaces-classic-6004-series-cd-player-and-amplifi
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manicm said:
Yes, but if the OP like the look...
Is there huge significance in WHFI giving them 3 stars? Isn't it more about system synergy?
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chebby said:
Just proves you can't always trust what's written. If you look in the April 2013 edition the CM5s are in a Group Test with LS50s, Audiovector K1 Super, Mission SX2, Opera Mezza and Tannoy Precision 6.1. The CM5s have been reduced to 3 stars.
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Yes, good firewood though.
I remember seeing a thorough review of the cm5s with testing (not just listening test) that rated them as top notch. That was a couple of years ago though. Do you have an open fire?
I remember seeing a thorough review of the cm5s with testing (not just listening test) that rated them as top notch. That was a couple of years ago though. Do you have an open fire?
The CM5 could find a good home in some system I'm sure, but take a look at that price. You've really got to be Lady Gaga over the looks to overlook other speakers.
BTW I haven't heard them but I have heard the CM1s - and thought they could have done with a bit more clarity.
BTW I haven't heard them but I have heard the CM1s - and thought they could have done with a bit more clarity.
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