Upgrading from 06

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Hi,

So I'm looking to upgrade my system from 2006. It currently consists of:

Marantz PM4001

Marantz CD5001

Marantz TT-42

Marantz SD4051

2 x Mordaunt Short 902i

I'm looking at a setup mainly for music but also one that's okay for films as well. I was looking at two Q Acoustic 2050i's as my speakers.

I was wondering what amp would be recommended though. My amp budget will be around 350-400. I assume the rest of the system will be okay to keep, I would obviously like the amp to have phono as well.

I was looking at the Marantz PM6004 but I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions.

Thanks,

Jack

 

[MajorFubar]

If you like Marantz stuff I see no reason not to buy into their current mid-range products, as you have suggested. You could certainly do far worse, they're all highly-regarded. They will give you just more of the same sound you obviously like. And as you probably know, the PM6004 also has a phono-input for your turntable.

 

[nopiano]

Yes, I'd start by comparing the new 6004 amp to yours. New speakers will give different 'colour' but may not be 'better' just different. [Think different wallpaper!] But amps don't necessarily improve that much in 6 or 7 years, despite the hype.

What do you listen to most as a source? If TT, then I'd look for a Rega or Michell or Pro-Ject to upgrade your source.

 

[Anonymous]

Well my speakers have been on the way out for an incredibly long time so they definetly need to go.

Also, I like the Marantz sound but the amp belonged to a relative of mine so I inherited it as my system was nowhere near as good. I have a pair of Triple Fi 10's and like the sound they produce if that's any use.

As for the source, I use the turntable a bit but I'm also using a cable from my PC, I have Fibre out on my sound card so I can use that.

 

[Anonymous]

Well my speakers have been on the way out for an incredibly long time so they definetly need to go.

Also, I like the Marantz sound but the amp belonged to a relative of mine so I inherited it as my system was nowhere near as good. I have a pair of Triple Fi 10's and like the sound they produce if that's any use.

As for the source, I use the turntable a bit but I'm also using a cable from my PC, I have Fibre out on my sound card so I can use that.

 

[Anonymous]

Edit: Double post.

 

[nopiano]

I think it looks more like you should start over again! But, maybe try my original thought - take your amp to a dealer to compare with a 6004. If the 6004 is better, get it and some new speakers. If your current Marantz is OK, just get the speakers.

Then have a think about what you want to do for a future source - LP, CD, PC streaming, downloads? - and get a suitable source or device as appropriate.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks nopiano.

I was interested in getting a Marantz device to stream my Spotify premium but it looked liked only the 5.1 systems from them offered this?

 

[nopiano]

There is the mcr 603 that several contributors use here.

http://www.whathifi.com/forum/hi-fi/question-regarding-marantz-mcr-603?page=1

If you want 5.1 then better to look in the AV section, rather than hi-fi.