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Marantz MA500 Monoblock
Just pick one up today and going to use it for my center channel, Has anyone have experience with this amp and are they descent amp? Thanks.
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McIntosh C2300 preamp, MC601 monoblocks (x2), Vandersteen 2CE Signature II Speakers, Marantz AV8802a preamp processor, Marantz MA500 monoblocks amps, Small Audio Manufacture (SAM) Turntable, Polk Audio Center, Rear Left and Rear Right speakers, SVS Front High Left and Front High Right speakers, Chrysalis Bass Matrix-12 Sub woofer. |
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Congratulations.
From other forums, it's highly rated. Should be a nice addition to your system. There is someone I am thinking of who uses 3-5 of them on his system and enjoys them very much. I'll see if I can remember his name. |
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Thanks joe, it'll be cool to know who he is. Last night, I hooked up the MA500 and to my surprise, they sounded excellent. I'm so glad I bought this, it's perfect for my center channel and I love how compact it is too.
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McIntosh C2300 preamp, MC601 monoblocks (x2), Vandersteen 2CE Signature II Speakers, Marantz AV8802a preamp processor, Marantz MA500 monoblocks amps, Small Audio Manufacture (SAM) Turntable, Polk Audio Center, Rear Left and Rear Right speakers, SVS Front High Left and Front High Right speakers, Chrysalis Bass Matrix-12 Sub woofer. |
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Marantz makes great gear. Glad you are happy.
I'm still working on who I'm thinking about. |
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Mike,
Look for the name "Jeffrey Behr" on other forums. He mods his McCormack amps and is very knowledgeable. I can not PM you since you are not am member. If you subscribe, I can send you some more info. Good luck. |
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Also picked up marantz ma 500, for my center channel driving SF Liuto Smart. Got it cheaply. So far sounds good. Hope it will last.
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I'm thinking about getting two more for my surround channel, right now I'm using NAD 2100 for my surround.
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McIntosh C2300 preamp, MC601 monoblocks (x2), Vandersteen 2CE Signature II Speakers, Marantz AV8802a preamp processor, Marantz MA500 monoblocks amps, Small Audio Manufacture (SAM) Turntable, Polk Audio Center, Rear Left and Rear Right speakers, SVS Front High Left and Front High Right speakers, Chrysalis Bass Matrix-12 Sub woofer. |
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Up-Date
I got another one yesterday from Jeffrey Behr that has been moded by him. If anyone wants one Jeffrey has a few more for sale.
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McIntosh C2300 preamp, MC601 monoblocks (x2), Vandersteen 2CE Signature II Speakers, Marantz AV8802a preamp processor, Marantz MA500 monoblocks amps, Small Audio Manufacture (SAM) Turntable, Polk Audio Center, Rear Left and Rear Right speakers, SVS Front High Left and Front High Right speakers, Chrysalis Bass Matrix-12 Sub woofer. |
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Congrats! Jeffrey is awesome and mods everything he touches and makes it better. Amazing! I am glad you found him. |
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Update: I bought another one from Jeffrey Behr which makes a total of three now. Each of my rear channel now has its own MA500. The sound is superb, The MA500 really are made for high-end HT system, I highly recommend it.
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McIntosh C2300 preamp, MC601 monoblocks (x2), Vandersteen 2CE Signature II Speakers, Marantz AV8802a preamp processor, Marantz MA500 monoblocks amps, Small Audio Manufacture (SAM) Turntable, Polk Audio Center, Rear Left and Rear Right speakers, SVS Front High Left and Front High Right speakers, Chrysalis Bass Matrix-12 Sub woofer. |
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