I need a new amplifier. So far I have auditioned the 6 amplifiers:
Marantz PM-KI Pearl Lite
NAD C356BEE and NAD C375BEE
Arcam A28
Yamaha A-S500 and A-S2000
on 3 separate occasions and have "thought, or felt" that the Marantz was offering me the overall combination of "price/quality/sound" to satisfy me. The others in the group are still within the budget though.
Just as I was about to buy the Marantz (70w per channel), a friend of mine has brought to my attention a Roksan Kandy2 (120w per channel) that is available at a price slightly above that of the Marantz', and insisted that I give it a try as it offers 120w per channel. The problem is that I can not try the Roksan as the shop in question is too from where I am.
I hear that Roksan sounds on the "bright" side, and performs well when played out loud.
The music that I like is jazz (piano), classical music, bossa nova, etc., and I don't like to play it too loud.
Should I take the trouble and arrange an audition for the Roksan Kandy2? Buy it without listening? Or, simply ignore it and buy the Marantz PM-KI Pearl Lite?
note: The speakers will be tried and bought after (according to) the amplifier selection. The source is a CD player and (is going to be) an internet radio. My room is 50 m2. I will be seated within 4-5 meters distance from the speakers.
Thank you.
Marantz PM-KI Pearl Lite
NAD C356BEE and NAD C375BEE
Arcam A28
Yamaha A-S500 and A-S2000
on 3 separate occasions and have "thought, or felt" that the Marantz was offering me the overall combination of "price/quality/sound" to satisfy me. The others in the group are still within the budget though.
Just as I was about to buy the Marantz (70w per channel), a friend of mine has brought to my attention a Roksan Kandy2 (120w per channel) that is available at a price slightly above that of the Marantz', and insisted that I give it a try as it offers 120w per channel. The problem is that I can not try the Roksan as the shop in question is too from where I am.
I hear that Roksan sounds on the "bright" side, and performs well when played out loud.
The music that I like is jazz (piano), classical music, bossa nova, etc., and I don't like to play it too loud.
Should I take the trouble and arrange an audition for the Roksan Kandy2? Buy it without listening? Or, simply ignore it and buy the Marantz PM-KI Pearl Lite?
note: The speakers will be tried and bought after (according to) the amplifier selection. The source is a CD player and (is going to be) an internet radio. My room is 50 m2. I will be seated within 4-5 meters distance from the speakers.
Thank you.