Marantz pm5005 with what modern speakers?

[KeithD]

Hi !
So I have a "vintage" Marantz pm5005 and I'm wondering what contemporary speakers would work well with this?
I know by many it's considered a budget amplifier but in the past , some have some that praises if it's paired with a good set of speakers. I am looking for clarity and depth. Mainly I listen to jazz. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks, Keith

 

[Fandango Andy]

Hi !
So I have a "vintage" Marantz pm5005 and I'm wondering what contemporary speakers would work well with this?
I know by many it's considered a budget amplifier but in the past , some have some that praises if it's paired with a good set of speakers. I am looking for clarity and depth. Mainly I listen to jazz. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks, Keith

How much are you looking to spend, and how will you position them?

 

[KeithD]

How much are you looking to spend, and how will you position them?

Hi Andy !
Well anywhere between 300-500. I assume theres a point of diminishing returns due to the quality of the amp.
In terms of speaker placement : will be torso level 3 -4 feet (left/right) from amp. Sorry if thats not the correct speaker positioning terminology but you get the idea. 🙂

 

[gasolin]

A Marantz PM 5005 is not vintage

Q acoustics concept 20 or Dali Oberon 3

 

[Fandango Andy]

Hi Andy !
Well anywhere between 300-500. I assume theres a point of diminishing returns due to the quality of the amp.
In terms of speaker placement : will be torso level 3 -4 feet (left/right) from amp. Sorry if thats not the correct speaker positioning terminology but you get the idea.

I ask about position because most speakers need some space around them to sound their best. If you are going to place them against a wall go with any half decent pair as you will only experience a fraction of their performance potential. Either that or a very forgiving speaker designed for restrictedspace. There aren't many of those around without a comma in the price!

Not sure where you are so don't know what is available to you, or what currency you are talking about. However for around £400 I would recommend the Triangle Borea BR03. They need about 40cm to the wall behind, and sound great with current Marantz amps, no reason to suggest they won't work well with yours.