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Look, Mom. No Power Guard light.
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Dan STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113 VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A |
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hahah nice Dan
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I realize this entire site seems to be designed for McIntosh users, hell, I had a McIntosh MC402 before to the Marantz. Saying that, I was looking for information regarding the suitibility of the MA9S2 mono blocks with this particular speaker in a Marantz forum(at least that is what I thought).
No matter. Thanks again for your help. |
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Ok. Next question. What will work better? See my response above. Mike P.S. yes, this is a heavy Mcintosh forum.....but we are widely versed and experienced with other non-Mc gear. |
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Interesting. So everyone agrees that a McIntosh MC452 WILL drive these speakers without issue and the Marantz will not-at least as well, correct? That is remarkable-to me. My theory and thoughts: Although the McIntosh MC402 could drive my JBL 1400 Array speakers, the Marantz does it better in the bass regions while the mids/highs are a bit more detailed than the McIntosh, although the Mac did have a very warm, pleasant sound(this is according to me). It was explained to me that it was not so much about the wpc but more so of the supplied current for transients. From what I can glean, the Marantz have 150 amps of peak current where the McIntosh was in the ballpark of 100 amps. Also, while considering the move from the 402 to 501 monoblocks or the 452, I noticed that the 452 actually has a lower stated current supply than the 402.......weird, I thought. Personally, I suspect that some speakers require more current than others to shine. I would expect the amps listed in the first response to be of similar or much better quality than the Marantz amps but I am unwilling(at this point)to upgrade. I guess I would rather stay the status quo-which is fine by me.
Again, I thank all for the responses. It is still a leaning process for me. One that will continue until I can really discuss the technology in a more proficent and concrete way. |
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But if you like the Marantz - get them! Marantz makes great stuff! Mike |
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Thanks again to everyone. Maybe if a pair of Klipsch P-37 Palladium speakers are out there.......Perhaps a efficient speaker is what is on the horizon...... Last edited by tom1120s; 11-29-2012 at 11:07 AM. |
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Jeff....... . .
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Dan STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113 VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A |
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