Russell Meade said:
I am looking to upgrade my very old (30-odd years) 50 watt Sansui amp. My existing setup also includes a Marantz CD 6003, B&W 685 plus Monitor Audio BX2 speakers and Linn Sondek LP12. Please can I have input regarding whether I should go for the Marantz PM 7004 or Rotel RA-1520
Hi Russell Meade
Your thoughts/impressions of your current system are?
What do you and anyone else who is also likely to use the system generally listen to?
The size of your room?
Is the room lightly or heavily furnished?
Listening distance?
Your general listening level?
Any specific power requirement?
Are you using the phono stage of the Sansui amp or an external phono stage for the LP12? If external what make is it? The cartridge?
Are you using the 685's, BX2's or both?
Are the speakers stand, shelf or wall mounted?
The interconnects and speaker cables are?
Will you be auditioning amplifiers before you buy?
Your overall budget?
What areas of improvement are you looking for in a new amplifier and the system as a whole to achieve?
All the best
Rick @ Musicraft