Which amp would you choose?

[admin_exported]

Hi everyone

I am going to give my son my old marantz CD63SE CD player and Mordant Short MS904 Declaration speakers can anyone suggest an amplifier to partner them, I have lost touch with hifi over the years and would appreciate any suggestions on the latest kit.

Thanks

 

[Anonymous]

Sorry forgot to mention my budget is around £400.

 

[gpi]

Probably the Marantz PM7001 at £350. "2 x 70 watts amplification, 6 inputs including a turntable input and 2 tape loops, a pre-out/main-in loop, 2 independently switchable speaker outputs and a superior build quality using high grade audio components."

 

[drummerman]

[quote user="theoldfella"]
Hi everyone

I am going to give my son my old marantz CD63SE CD player and Mordant Short MS904 Declaration speakers can anyone suggest an amplifier to partner them, I have lost touch with hifi over the years and would appreciate any suggestions on the latest kit.

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Its nice of you to provide your son with what probably is his first system but I dont think you need to spend that much unless you are planning to upgrade the whole system gradually. I'd get a second hand Marantz PM66SE or 6001OSE or something like that and it will make nice music for not much money.

 

[Anonymous]

Drummerman's right...check the second-hand market for some good deals. I'd also suggest you keep a look out for a used NAD C352 amp.

 

[gpi]

Second hand is a different matter as there are many more options. Do you want something older and used? Providing it hasn't been thrashed you'll get more for your budget and less.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks to all for your comments, I didn't think of second hand equipment, but I will have a look around as it makes sense to get something that won't unbalance the system.

 

[the record spot]

£200 or thereabouts will get you the PM66SE-KI or mine (below) - both knockout amps; powerful enough, detailed, with great presence. A good chance that might even be less - £150 or the like, so shop around.

Edit - check out the Badaweb marketplace site - plenty of options on there for good money and likely to come with a warranty in some cases too.