Whats is the best sounding Amp for Power, Control, Bass and clarity

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Hi looking at purchasing either an Arcam Diva A85 or Mrantz PM7200 KI Signature amplifier. I mainly listen to RnB, Rap/ Soul and Drum and Bass. I do not listen to cassical. I just wondered what is a good quality amplifier which has got lots of power at least 80 watts and a good quality power supply such as a Toroidal power transformer to ensure good speaker drivability. Im using B&W DM601 S3 speakers. What do you think of the Arcam and the Marantz for sound quality. I beleive these speakers are quite hard driven. I know tone controls are disliked by many but I prefer amps with them on. Im after buying one used.

 

[Anonymous]

If you want more bass I think the Arcam might be your bet. But... I dunno I don't think either suit your listening tastes...

As for toridal transformers, I think they're pretty much standard kit on anything reputably calling itself 'hifi' these days. Entry levels from marantz, ca, nad etc all have toroids.

 

[Thaiman]

Rotel will

 

[Anonymous]

Thaiman:Rotel will

Yeah TM's got it. I agree.

 

[plastic penguin]

HIFI4LIFE:Hi looking at purchasing either an Arcam Diva A85 or Mrantz PM7200 KI Signature amplifier. I mainly listen to RnB, Rap/ Soul and Drum and Bass. I do not listen to cassical. I just wondered what is a good quality amplifier which has got lots of power at least 80 watts and a good quality power supply such as a Toroidal power transformer to ensure good speaker drivability. Im using B&W DM601 S3 speakers. What do you think of the Arcam and the Marantz for sound quality. I beleive these speakers are quite hard driven. I know tone controls are disliked by many but I prefer amps with them on. Im after buying one used.

As many of the guys on this forum will tell you, it depends on the sonic character you're looking for. I personally like both, but recognize that the two are very different (sorry if I'm stating the obvious).

With the B&W's i'd go with the Arcam, because it has a more neutral sound with lashings of detail. Like you I believe tone controls still have credance, eapecially if you have limited space or young family or neighbours - or all three. . .

 

[matengawhat]

try the new roksan kandy amp if you can live with the looks - the sound won't disapoint

no tone controlds n u will have to buy new

this could be worth a look

http://www.moorgateacoustics.co.uk/index.php?product_id=685703&option=Prod_detail&image_id=296695

 

[JoelSim]

The Arcam will work well with those genres.

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