I intend to try and get to hear the PM6002 amplifier soon but - apart from WHF - I cannot find any other online reviews so I need to ask here. (I don't recall seeing it in other mags either.)
Will it be a qualitative upgrade from the amp section of my Solo-Mini. (I know it's more powerful but I don't listen very loud anyway.)
Some WHF forum members (and the WHF review) have raised question marks about the Marantz PM6002 bass performance. Is this a serious problem? (I don't like boomy or uncontrolled or muddled bass. I would rather have 'rolled off' than bad sounding bass.)
Is the Marantz suited to very mixed listening? (Acoustic, pop, reggae, jazz, big band, speech, classical, internet radio, DVD soundtracks, downloads and lossless from iTunes and vinyl replay from my Rega P2.) About the only things I don't listen to are heavy-metal, 'concept albums' or large symphonic classical works. (Most of my fave classical is early/sacred/vocal/baroque.)
I am concerned it's popularity here may be due to having qualities that are not relevant to our normal listening. I only listen at moderate levels and don't need or appreciate 'slam' and 'grunt' as much as finesse and accuracy and a decent soundstage.
I will be also listening to the new NAD C326BEE and (maybe) the Arcam FMJ A18 again. (Did not like it first time around)
Thanks.
Will it be a qualitative upgrade from the amp section of my Solo-Mini. (I know it's more powerful but I don't listen very loud anyway.)
Some WHF forum members (and the WHF review) have raised question marks about the Marantz PM6002 bass performance. Is this a serious problem? (I don't like boomy or uncontrolled or muddled bass. I would rather have 'rolled off' than bad sounding bass.)
Is the Marantz suited to very mixed listening? (Acoustic, pop, reggae, jazz, big band, speech, classical, internet radio, DVD soundtracks, downloads and lossless from iTunes and vinyl replay from my Rega P2.) About the only things I don't listen to are heavy-metal, 'concept albums' or large symphonic classical works. (Most of my fave classical is early/sacred/vocal/baroque.)
I am concerned it's popularity here may be due to having qualities that are not relevant to our normal listening. I only listen at moderate levels and don't need or appreciate 'slam' and 'grunt' as much as finesse and accuracy and a decent soundstage.
I will be also listening to the new NAD C326BEE and (maybe) the Arcam FMJ A18 again. (Did not like it first time around)
Thanks.