Marantz PM8003 vs PM6007 for B&W DM 605 S2

[CryptBala]

Hi All,

I do not have any audition options available. I already have a Marantz PM6005 and PM6007 I am yet to listen to the PM6007 it is still in the box. I got a good deal for PM8003 should I go for it or should I stick with 6007 since it has got a Sub out which PM8003 doesn't have. there is a sub input available in my speakers which I would like to leverage. I am bit confused between connectivity and power please advise

 

[Al ears]

Hi All,

I do not have any audition options available. I already have a Marantz PM6005 and PM6007 I am yet to listen to the PM6007 it is still in the box. I got a good deal for PM8003 should I go for it or should I stick with 6007 since it has got a Sub out which PM8003 doesn't have. there is a sub input available in my speakers which I would like to leverage. I am bit confused between connectivity and power please advise

I guess it's going to depend on how much you think a subwoofer is necessary....
The 605s are not a difficult load

 

[plastic penguin]

Hi All,

I do not have any audition options available. I already have a Marantz PM6005 and PM6007 I am yet to listen to the PM6007 it is still in the box. I got a good deal for PM8003 should I go for it or should I stick with 6007 since it has got a Sub out which PM8003 doesn't have. there is a sub input available in my speakers which I would like to leverage. I am bit confused between connectivity and power please advise

Unbox the 6007 and see what think. If it's not a big improvement, look at Rotel amplification. @Al ears has the experience with up to date Rotel, but having heard older models they are a great match for B&W speakers

 

[Al ears]

Unbox the 6007 and see what think. If it's not a big improvement, look at Rotel amplification. @Al ears has the experience with up to date Rotel, but having heard older models they are a great match for B&W speakers

I don't understand the comment about "there is a sub input available in my speakers" perhaps O P could explain and decide exactly what he wants from a stereo system.

 

[plastic penguin]

I don't understand the comment about "there is a sub input available in my speakers" perhaps OK could explain and decide exactly what he wants from a stereo system.

Me neither, unless he has actives.

 

[plastic penguin]

I don't understand the comment about "there is a sub input available in my speakers" perhaps OK could explain and decide exactly what he wants from a stereo system.

Just read his post again & I think he's referring to 6007 amp output for a sub. I would guess the 6005 should have one.

 

[Al ears]

45 wpc versus 70 with those speakers?
no contest really, the subwoofer requirement is the issue....

 

[CryptBala]

As you can see from the speakers there is an option to give input for the sub. only my marantz PM6007 has a sub out but the amp that I am planning to purchase PM8003 doesn't have a sub out that's where my confusion is. Needless to say its an active speaker

 

[CryptBala]

6005 doesn't have a sub out so that's the reason I bought the PM6007 which has a sub out.

 

[Al ears]

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As you can see from the speakers there is an option to give input for the sub. only my marantz PM6007 has a sub out but the amp that I am planning to purchase PM8003 doesn't have a sub out that's where my confusion is. Needless to say its an active speaker

Why didn't you say they were active speakers? You don't need an amplifier at all then do you.

 

[CryptBala]

In that case how do I connect ? please guide me. I use a PC to give input mostly wav or any losless and sometimes I stream from youtube

 

[nopiano]

In that case how do I connect ? please guide me. I use a PC to give input mostly wav or any losless and sometimes I stream from youtube

Here’s a link to the manual…

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiFxPfW8P71AhXuQkEAHZdpB6MQFnoECAQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbwgroupsupport.com%2Fdownloads%2Fmanuals%2Fbw%2FDM605%2520S2-OM.pdf&usg=AOvVaw0M6_szYGqWmXijOjyz3vWV

 

[Al ears]

In that case how do I connect ? please guide me. I use a PC to give input mostly wav or any losless and sometimes I stream from youtube

My mistake. You do need an amp as it is only the based woofers that are active. This was done so a subwoofer is not actually required.

 

[Al ears]

Here’s a link to the manual…

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiFxPfW8P71AhXuQkEAHZdpB6MQFnoECAQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbwgroupsupport.com%2Fdownloads%2Fmanuals%2Fbw%2FDM605%2520S2-OM.pdf&usg=AOvVaw0M6_szYGqWmXijOjyz3vWV

Nice find....

 

[CryptBala]

Thank you. I just post the connection pic here just in case one might see it later. I guess for now I will drop the idea of buying the PM8003 and stick with my PM6007. Thanks a lot people. Appreciate it.

 

[Annu]

Thank you. I just post the connection pic here just in case one might see it later. I guess for now I will drop the idea of buying the PM8003 and stick with my PM6007. Thanks a lot people. Appreciate it.

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As you can see from the speakers there is an option to give input for the sub. only my marantz PM6007 has a sub out but the amp that I am planning to purchase PM8003 doesn't have a sub out that's where my confusion is. Needless to say its an active speaker

You dont need pre-out option for active sub in Marantz pm6005. Use mono port and connect direct to your active sub. I am using the same connection from 3yrs to till now without any issue.