Marantz PM6005 or Yamaha A-S500 for use with Monitor Audio BX2s

[Edward Kelly]

Hi Everyone,

Just looking for some input around a suitable amp for the BX2s. I like the power output of the Yamaha, but understand in can sound quite clinical. The Marantz seems to get great reviews, but i see the power is alot less.

I am looking for a "warm" detailed sound, espcially for Blues / Rock music, any comments / experiences greatly appreciated.

:cheers:

Ed

 

[d_a_n1979]

Personally I never gelled with the Yamaha; too forward and bright sounding; even with the likes of Q Acoustic speakers.. It's very much on a par with Cambridge Audio gear IMO

For the the BX2's need a good, solid but smoother sounding amp behind them and the Marantz will do very well indeed

The BX2's are easy enough to drive so the PM6005 wont stuggle at all...

Avoid bright speaker cables such as the QED Silver Anniversary; aim for the likes of Chord Carnival Silverscreen or Odyssey 2 if you can

 

[Edward Kelly]

Legend! Thank you

I am also leaning towards the Marantz, like the idea of the DAC, as i want to connect it to my pc via coaxial cable.

Have this cable - was gonna set up in Bi Wire

http://www.whathifi.com/review/audioquest-flx-slip-144/user-reviews

:rockout:

 

[Al ears]

I don't think you will go far wrong with that set-up, just budget for some decent speaker stands.

 

[craig84]

I Actually found the AS500 to be a horrible sounding amplifier to my ears. I had one for a while and returned it for a cambridge audio SR10 which was a much better match for my tannoys and i loved it to bits for the year or so that i had it. I would definitely go for the Marantz if it were my decision

 

[d_a_n1979]

Legend! Thank you

I am also leaning towards the Marantz, like the idea of the DAC, as i want to connect it to my pc via coaxial cable.

Have this cable - was gonna set up in Bi Wire

http://www.whathifi.com/review/audioquest-flx-slip-144/user-reviews

:rockout:

Cool; glad to have helped 8)

With regards to bi-wire; I'd stick to single wire but connect 1HF and 1 LF on the opposite sides at an angle (lower LF / upper HF) but keep the connector bars in place or even better; replace them with a small piece of your speaker cable

 

[Edward Kelly]

Would Bi-Wiring make much difference, i was planning on going down this route.

 

[Edward Kelly]

Purchased the MarantzPM6005, Will set up and test tonight!! :cheers:

 

[BigH]

Would Bi-Wiring make much difference, i was planning on going down this route.

I DOUBT IT, i WOULD SAVE YOUR MONEY AND BUY SOME MUSIC.

 

[Deleted member 108165]

Would Bi-Wiring make much difference, i was planning on going down this route.

Not on these speakers, I had them with a PM6004 and tried both single and bi-wire; single wire sounded better, (only my opinion). With the same amp I moved-on to BX5 - bi-wired, and now RX2 bi-wired.

 

[GCE]

Purchased Yam AS 500 and after 2 days changed with Mara 6004...

It seems better and more bodied / smooth / liquid sounding.

 

[lpv]

Purchased the MarantzPM6005, Will set up and test tonight!! :cheers:

Spot on !!!

Had PM6004 before and it's a lovely amp, warm and detailed where it needs to be and plenty of power too.