Wow! Thanks Steve for featuring my Maggie stereo rig

@labalo5

2 жыл бұрын

Nice system! Fellow San Diegan here!

@recordhead

2 жыл бұрын

Clone Wars! Nice.

@BruceCross

2 жыл бұрын

Always nice to see speakers pulled out from the wall. So many "audiophiles" don't do that (or their wives don't let them).

@ptg01

2 жыл бұрын

@@BruceCross Lucky Tony !!! Very forgiving or understanding spouse !

@glenncurry3041

2 жыл бұрын

@@BruceCross As a Maggie 1.7i owner, you literally have no choice! Don't bother buying Maggies if you can not have them out in the room! I have to move mine out to listen because their location blocks the doors to the bedroom and garage! Not because of WAF.

Beautiful modern industrial design loaded with features and the current to drive the LRS, sounds like a winner.

Nice interview Steve, congratulations on the much improved image quality in your videos. Whatever you have done is working

Another great review, thank you Steve. For my money I would prefer a Rogue Sphinx and the Denafrips Ares, but many people do love these all-in-one solutions.

External phono and DAC comparisons is EXTREMELY welcome - thank you so much

I've had Marantz gear touch my system many times since the 70's. And they all added a specific color to the music. It's very listenable and can cover many source flaws. I currently have a Marantz ND8606 Network player, and I'm sure that this units DAC is based on the 8606 DAC it is very analog sounding but it does have a fixed set of filters hence the unique color. I have a PrimaLuna Tube DAC for my music listening but I still prefer the Marantz for watching movies.

Excellent review. I think a fabulous well thought out system of the day!

Hi Steve...you always deserve the like button. Another great video. Will try the podcast as well. Thank you...keep em coming.👍👍👍

Great review. Love your background wall designs as well

I have a Marantz SACD 30n (w/internal Burr/Brown DAC) and a Denafrips Pontus II. When I switch back&forth between the DACs I agree with your assessment completely, regarding the 40n and The Ares. It’s GREAT to have the choice ..and both are good…just very different!

@ptg01

2 жыл бұрын

Did you try the Model30 amp that is meant to pair with the SACD30n ? How does it compare to Model40 amp ? I have the SACD30n and I love it. But I am feeding an all tube SET amp.

Nice review, I purchased silver gold model and it is perfect for my setup, front center panel is Aluminum….

Love the shirt matches the quilt.

Cool was waiting for a review on this Marantz.

Nice amp steve, and another excellent video👍

The Knob feel info was very good.

Hi Steve super thanks. Expansive cover for an amplifier which has helped me to refine my own understanding of what I'm looking for. That's what we're here for yes? But Black Star man! What an album emotionally charged, YES! I know you're not a music reviewer (or are you?). This is one of my favourites compressed or not.

I really enjoyed this review. This little amp sounds like it might be a hit. Steve's description of the DAC section reminds me of the DAC section in my Denon pma 1600ne which has a very sweet sound, but is not as detailed as some of the DACS coming out of China. However, the sweet sound is addictive and I can listen to it for hours. Digital has come a long ways.

@ptg01

2 жыл бұрын

Topping ???

@babagandu

2 жыл бұрын

I'm using ND8006 with PMA-1600NE in analog mode

@babagandu

2 жыл бұрын

@@ptg01 China junk maybe Mytex better

@ptg01

2 жыл бұрын

@@babagandu Not sure what you mean.... Everything coming out of China is junk ? If so, I beg to differ...

@babagandu

2 жыл бұрын

@@ptg01 cool good for you 👍🏻👍🏻

I listened to the Model 30 and the Model 40n, both on Alpha Audio's YT channel, and they used the same 3 songs and their reference Focal Sopra 1 speakers, and, to my ears, the 40 sounded fuller and more natural, and more three dimensional and just more real, and the 30 sounded thinner, flatter, and more two dimensional. I think class D still has a way to go to compete with class AB, if it ever can.

@V1ralB1ack

2 жыл бұрын

Class D has that characteristic sound. It competes... it's got power and dynamics but it carries that unrealistic digital high resolution sound signature. It's like tubes. They will always have great midrange and a uniquely big soundstage to its solid state counterpart. Why? it's in the design. The effort it would take to make a tube amp sound like a solid state is soo costly it'd be cheaper to just buy a solid state. Same applies with class d. It's strengths are its small size and efficiency (low heat). It is what it is.

It's got great knobs! I've missed knobs for years.

It would have been really cool of you could decode DSD through that HDMI port. Why this is only available through an AVR is dumbfounding. Also, it's great they did, and you pointed out, put in a great built in phono stage. Honestly, I have a bunch of Receivers, integrates, and preamps with awesome phono amps built in, all as good or, in many cases, better than, the Mani. I finally ended up selling my Mani when people were paying stupid prices for them the last couple months. I just never needed to use it.

I like Marantz design and your wall.

Usually a built in phono preamp in an integrated amp is an afterthought by the manufacturer.

@NeverTalkToCops1

2 жыл бұрын

Vinyl nostalgia. How quaint.

@dicktater9637

2 жыл бұрын

@@NeverTalkToCops1 my 17 year old son and his friends buy new and used vinyl and have fun with it, the same as I did at that age. We have good components, so the sound is very good. Why does that bother you?

Well you know Steve the PM 8006 also from Marantz is made in Japan as well and I have one and it's one of my favorite hi-fi pieces I've ever bought.

@kirkaparty4143

2 жыл бұрын

I read that the 40n has the same amp section as the PM8006.

@sjsadler8061

2 жыл бұрын

I have this too - And It is special..

@ProffAndy

2 жыл бұрын

@@kirkaparty4143 The 40N amp stage has several upgrades over the PM8006 design.

@berkut6313

2 жыл бұрын

The “Power amp in” comes handy when you have a separate AV receiver and want to beef-up your mains L/R using pre-amp output and/or use a single set of speakers. Since AVR don’t always sound so good, you don’t compromise your music experience in 2 channel audio…and ease up on AVR power for the center and surrounds….

@classiccoupe666

2 жыл бұрын

I also have the PM8006 and I'm very happy with it. Bought it "apart from it's sound quality" because it is absent of any digital input, which I don't need or use.

FYI the model 30 has the moving coil phono preamps, preamp in and preamp out. But all analog. No digital. In the 30 series the 30n source for cd/streaming is meant to be used with the integrated. I have the model 30 integrated and it is a beautiful integrated.

@ptg01

2 жыл бұрын

I love my SACD30n. Not sure why it did not get much "love" from the audio reviewer community. Anyways, curious what speakers you are using with the Model30 amp ? Thx.

@nunsandcanssailingadventur9951

2 жыл бұрын

@@ptg01 I am using an old pair of Bowers and Wilkins 640i floor-standers . The m30 brings out the best in those old towers. I suspect the m30 integrated can drive a much newer and more sophisticated speaker with ease and grace. I have my eye on a pair of Dynaudios or Focal floor standers, but alas the eyes and ears are definitely bigger than the wallet.

Love Marantz products. I have a ten year old CD player that works flawless.

@martindevon3204

2 жыл бұрын

Yep I've got a 23 year old cd17 that works perfectly

What would be your preference for the phono section for a high output MC cartridge like the Denon 110? Rouge Sphinx or the Model 40?

I have a Denon AVR and would like to get some amp for the fronts. How would you compare Denon pma-1700ne with the Marantz 40n?

Steve, regarding that David Bowie album, I obtained the CD and, as I always do these days, immediately ripped and opened the tracks onto my audio editor (Audition 3.01), and found that ALL of the tracks were highly compressed into clipping. The entire album plays at the same volume level throughout and is fatiguing to listen to. I then went onto youtube, and found all of the tracks available on the David Bowie channel, and downloaded them in 256k mp3, and opened them up in my editor. I found those tracks NOT clipping, but still more than considerably compressed. It's a real shame that 98% of all music released since the mid-90's has been ruined by this corporate-mandated mastering compression that not only takes away the excitement and dynamic range of music, but also introduces clipping distortion. Anyone can digitize any CD or vinyl and see for themselves what's going on with the recording. That's why original vinyl releases before digital always sound more alive and exciting, and the same for all older CD releases, before the mid-90s. Fortunately there are some CD releases after the 90s that were not subjected to this treatment, and that preserve the sound of the music as well as red-book allows.

@daikuone

2 жыл бұрын

What we as audio enthusiasts need to do is to talk about the new albums that aren't compressed and spread the word, so more of us know about great recordings. They just aren't made by established artisits generally.

It looks very nice for a marantz

Time to add an award/prize for different viewer systems. You decide criteria. Vendors supply prizes. A framed, signed picture of you ?

Can i use a Marantz Model 40n and a Marantz Cinema 40 together to have the best of two worlds? I planning on doing a 5.2.4 setup for movie watching but i want to power the front two speakers to the Model 40n for max stereo quality. Is this a good idea or just a waste of money?

Wonder how it sounds with BUchardt S400ii. That would be a typical matching

Hi Steve, I was wondering if the combination of the amp with the Buchardt S400 mk2 could be a match? Would it, at least technically be OK? Thanks! Love your enthousiasm!

It’s the shirt snd we love it 🙂👍

Got mine for 3 weeks, playing rather well with my 805d4's.

Hey that thing looks cool looks well made I bet it sounds great I'll have to check that out I don't really need another amp but you know how that is I already got more than 200 pieces of stereo equipment that you know you know how it is

Hi Steve. Thank you for the review. I am old enough to remember when made in Japan was considered low quality. Then things turned around and made in Japan was considered high quality. But I'm wondering nowadays if made in Japan is really any better quality than made in China or made in Viet Nam or any number of other places. But this looks like a good integrated amp but at that price point I would prefer an amp that doesn't have all of those built-in bells and whistles such as a built-in streamer.

@babagandu

2 жыл бұрын

Sure is ... search for Denon Shirakawa plant there is a tour video China junk

@inonothing09

2 жыл бұрын

At what point in history has Japanese manufacturing been considered low quality ?

@michaelriner1181

2 жыл бұрын

@@inonothing09 50`s and early 60`s

@user-bc6ok1yh4s

2 жыл бұрын

@@inonothing09 The immediate post WW2 period.

@Ineedtotakeabreak

2 жыл бұрын

@@inonothing09 1950’s

"Knob feel, silky smooth japanese receivers' !! As we say this side of the pond-"oh er missus"

Do you think will be a good match with the sonus faber lumina II 4 ohms 30-150 watts ?

A thought on your quick reference to the Maggie LRS vs Klipsch Cornwall IV …I’ve owned Several Maggie’s (among many $20k plus speakers) and I must say that the Klipsch are extremely revealing of ancillary gear. They can create an enveloping soundscape when properly fed and set up. The Maggie’s just can’t delver the realistic dynamics of actual instruments. They paint a large, tonally compelling and open sound field but lack the engagement that comes from live instruments. The C4’s deliver the gestalt that you are in front of the performers, with none of the constraints inflicted upon them as when heard through the planar speakers.

@scottyo64

2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy switching back and forth between my maggies and my Klipsch. The maggies do things the Klipsch can't and the Klipsch fo things the maggies can't. Variety is the spice of life.

@quantumdave1592

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottyo64 True

@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottyo64 Yup!

@Aswaguespack

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know if it’s just me, but for me and in speaking with my active musician friends who are audiophiles as well, the consensus seems that we tend to favor horn speakers (i.e. Klipsch) because of the dynamics , sibilance, and accuracy of “live” analog instruments (as opposed to electronically produced musical sounds) reproduced by horn loaded speakers. Just one personal opinion based upon a limited specific input from one specific spectrum of musically literate colleagues. 😉 Your experience may differ and that’s equally important as well. My “work” here today is not complete because I’m going to be busy putting down floors as I still am recovering from Hurricane Ida Damage almost 7 months ago. 🙁 Thanks Steve for another really fine analysis of a Marantz product.

I have the Model 30 and it sounds like the Model 40N had a similar sound stage. The Model 30 is 100 wpc (possibly Class D amp), has a pre-amp out, power amp in, and handles both MC and MM phono cartridges. It is $500 US more but I was lucky to purchase mine at $2500 just before $500 price increase in December. The Model 30 does not have all of the digital inputs, which is fine for me because I’m an…analog kid…and play strictly vinyl, cassette, or reel to reels. It would be interesting to get your take on how the Model 40 sound compares to the Model 30. Great segment, by the way.

@ptg01

2 жыл бұрын

Lucky you to get the Model30 before the $500 price increase. It is Class D for sure hence I hesitated. Not sure why. But I love my SACD30n that is meant to pair with the Model30..

It's interesting that you mentioned the phono stage. I've never had a serious problem with the built in phono stages sound on any amps that I can remember.

@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac

2 жыл бұрын

They are not a problem, it’s just that they don’t sound very good for the most part. The $149 Schiit Mani usually sounds significantly better. But not this time. That’s why it’s noteworthy

@ptg01

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac I am under the impression that most built in phono pre-amps... some are even sold as an 'add on' to an integrated amp, are afterthoughts.

@johnholmes912

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliacthe phono stages in the older Cyrus and audiolab amps were absolutely superb; I am still using the phonostage of my old Audiolab 8000A

Turning Japanese, integrated amp and turntable. Is there a Japanese speaker for this combination? This an aspirational amp for most of us. I have a vintage Marantz 5250B which I adore.

Thoughts on this vs Hegel h190 vs anthem STR integrated? Pairing with Maggie 1.7i

I'm having a hard time deciding between this and the Technics SU-GX70. I would pull the trigger on the Technics rn if it had more watts per channel. I'm buying it for a relatively small room, but I've always purchased amps with an abundance of power. I like to have that grip on the lower end and the option of using it in a larger room if I ever wanted to. It probably sounds like I'm answering my own question, but the Technics is the better watt to watt integrated (imo), and it's less money. Anything you think would help me make this decision would be appreciated.

Big question I have Steve is how do you compare the new Marantz to the Outlaw Receiver sound wise?

@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac

2 жыл бұрын

It’s been probably five years since I heard the outlaw in my system, so I really can’t say. I am amazed by reviewer’s who have that capacity to mentally compare products over years or decades

@jusjash

2 жыл бұрын

I am looking forward to Outlaw 2160mkii review

Have you ever reviewed the Marantz PM8006 ?? Also made in Japan I believe , what are your thoughts on that ??

You have a little ribbon speakers from magnapan. I thought you had those when they first came out to review. Did you buy them or are you just re-reviewing them?

@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac

2 жыл бұрын

No, I did not buy them. They were used by other reviewers for a couple of years, and they’re back here for use on another project.

Dyptyque panels from France look interesting Steve

@dicktater9637

2 жыл бұрын

Steve has mentioned most of those panels are from GIK Acoustics in Atlanta but I may be seeing different ones than you.. Steve mentioned GIK so I bought some, the wife and kids love them so I took the plunge. GIK was great to work with.

It slices it dices it makes japanese music

Hi Steve. I really enjoy your reviews but I do think this one missed the mark a little. I think with a product like this this you need to talk about all the features in a little more in depth IMHO. Like I said enjoy what you do. Please keep up the great work 👍😊

Is there a vintage Marantz that is comparible with this new one?

How would this amp pair with a set of Heresy 4s? This is one of the amps on my short list.

Hi. Would this amplifier display/indicate bitrate of received file? Thanks.

Forced to choose, it's weird that Marantz gave 40n an "Amp In" rather than a "Pre Out". A typical upgrade path is to graduate to a more powerful amp, which is impossible with this integrated. That would be a deal breaker for me if I was in the market for one.

@user-zt8qu3un3d

Жыл бұрын

리시버연결

When I was a kid "Made in Japan" was a dirty word synonymous with junk. Today... wow, It's made in Japan!

How would you compare this a Hegel H190?

So why can't they make knobs turn as silky smooth today as they did in the '70s?

Hey Steve - Send this unit back to Marantz, and tell them to send you a brand new Marantz 2270, from 1975. Connect that to your Cornwall IV's!!

@martinkatz7639

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting but you wouldn’t have all the built-in digital capabilities. You could also have a worthless AM/FM radio.

@dicktater9637

2 жыл бұрын

@@martinkatz7639 Lost your sense of humor Martin?

@martinkatz7639

2 жыл бұрын

@@dicktater9637 😂😂🤣😆I guess not. Ha ha ha ha

So is this Sound United owned Marantz or the new Masimo Corp version? Hard to say what all those lines owned by one company means and will mean for the artificial differentiation between the lines?

@ptg01

2 жыл бұрын

I assume it would be S.U. as I gather it takes years to develop a new product.

Hi Steve, from Wales UK, do you remember the marantz pm4a, 15 watts pure class a, or switchable 60 watt ab mode?

@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I don’t recall that one!

@1922peter

2 жыл бұрын

I do, and given it’s current somewhat mythical status, it surprisingly got a slightly lukewarm review initially, iirc. From KK in Hifi News I think.

@scottchegg1209

2 жыл бұрын

@@1922peter I had 1 of 15 available in the UK. It was lovely.

Technics gu700mk2 all day . I do like my marantz but the technics is the one especially the phono section. A little light on power so dont have a a big room , otherwise a better integrated.

@stuarthenderson6200

Жыл бұрын

DED NSIDE, can you elaborate on your experience with the differences b/w these two amps? My room is decent sized and also use the system for TV. What speakers are you using? Phono stage not as crucial to me, nor is the streaming section of the 40N as I use Bluesound anyway. HDMI is a plus on the Marantz, but the Technics just absolutely looks better. Technics, Marantz 40N and the Parasound Hint 6 are in the running for my next piece. One box solution with tone control is mandatory for the rig in this room.

@dednside5229

Жыл бұрын

@@stuarthenderson6200 I would go with the marantz for your set up. The technics is most impressive as far as bieng clean and entertaining guests with records. Where its lacking is power. In my large room i have jbl studio 590's which are huge basically . On my halfler amp with a marantz those speakers could probably break the windows in my old studio. So in your case i guess the marantz because it does it all and has more power. The technics is cleaner i guarantee that by a fair margin and perfect for not getting rumble from a turntable.

Hey Steve, do you think this would be a huge upgrade going from an Outlaw Audio rr2160 mk2 in sound quality? I'm driving a pair of Kef R3's in a 12X16 room.

@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac

2 жыл бұрын

No, the Outlaw is excellent.

@Terry12345

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac Thanks. You just saved me $2500. I'm heading over to Patrion to become your newest member 😉

@Audiorevue

2 жыл бұрын

I've had the outlaw and while I thought it was good sound for the money to me it kind of sounded monotonal. Like you didn't get a sense of the timbre as well as the color of music as much as other amps I've heard. I recently purchased a Marantz PM 8006 which is very similar to the new model 40 and it is quite literally a night and day difference.

@ptg01

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac High praise indeed !!! I need to check out Outlaw...

@elbebe1000

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac Thank you Steve, I was waiting for this answer

Hey Steve have you ever had the chance to sit down with the Arcam SA30? I just picked it up and paired it with my current speakers which are the SVS Ultra Bookshelves and... wow

An idea for maybe a future video: you should talk about how some equipment keeps its value and some not / for example: I have a Denon AVR-4810CI / this was originally a $3000 piece of equipment, it's for movies, but can be used for 2-channel and it sounds pretty damn good also! I picked it up at the thrift store for $100 and that's what they seem to go for $100 - $300 range.. depends if you find one with the remote or not... it's a 10+-year-old piece of equipment, but it lost like 97% of its value / on the Other hand I recently bought a used: Primare I20 from Sweden for $350, but they go for $1299 new - dedicated 2-channel audiophile amp and also about 10 years old and, well I did get a good deal, but these sell for about $500 to $600 used, maybe more - it lost a fraction of its original value compared to the other Brand, maybe 50% or 40% - depending on the deal you get... / I mean there is a big difference in lost value between these Brands... as just one example... more serious dedicated equipment seems to keep its value and these integrated amps do not, be warned! Now I can't say anything about this Marantz, made in Japan, probably more on the limited series, but who knows, looks pretty awesome too!

@ptg01

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting topic for sure... as a significant majority of audio equipment will lose its value rapidly... just like driving a brand new car off the dealer lot !!! This hobby is indeed an expense, not a good financial investment ! But the ROI is mostly 'satisfaction', 'happiness' etc. :)

@rompstar

2 жыл бұрын

@@ptg01 yes True that / but some equipment will lose value much more rapidly than others, that's just 1 example out of many :) Used cars are now going up in value, lol / A Car I bought 6 years ago used, is worth more used today, lol

@ptg01

2 жыл бұрын

@@rompstar Very good point regarding used car values today.. but I think that is just an aberration caused primarily by global supply chain challenges but who knows what the future brings ???

@rompstar

2 жыл бұрын

@@ptg01 it's going to be like this for a while, things have changed, started because of Covid19, but now other things are happening, global trade routes are being changed and rerouted.

@ptg01

2 жыл бұрын

@@rompstar You are probably right... New World Order I suppose...

Nice shirt

So, compare the $1000. highly rated Outlaw rec. - 110w conservative mid '70's rated , multi RCA /digital inputs , adjust Phone, adjustable Sub out , looks great......

@dicktater9637

2 жыл бұрын

Steve did comment on that in a Reply to a guy who asked if the 40n is an upgrade to his Outlaw, Steve said NO. I was pleasantly surprised Steve saw that comment and more surprised he replied, kinda cool.

Hi Steve, nice review! Do you think would be a good match with KEFls50 meta plus a sub?

@andreaweafer3246

Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve , I have same question. Purchased Kef meta February. Running on my 35 year Onkyo A - 8190 . Have some coin saved now, Canadian. Previous NAD fan . My next add on - yes and if so what would be a comparable amp at this price . Note- analog nut . Thanks , I value your thinking on my next BIG upgrade .

Can I use banana audio connectors With this model? Or I should buy spades?

@indrakumarc73

Жыл бұрын

I have tried spade connectors but Nakamichi 24k Gold Beryllium Copper banana connectors are easy to plug in and are suitable for 40n in my opinion….

@nexus-surgeon

Жыл бұрын

@@indrakumarc73 thanks

Sadly, there is no power amplifier within their "n" range of components. This one here but as a straight power amp would have been my pick.

'I didn't go there.' C'mon Steve, I love your show but it's 2022. Streaming is here to stay and anyone spending that much money would want to know how it sounds. 🙂

@scottyo64

2 жыл бұрын

It's 2022, where have you been? 😆

@micpoc4597

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottyo64 It's been 2022 for MONTHS! 😆

@spellacy29

2 жыл бұрын

It's 2022? Really? Already? ☺

@mikevalentinas6766

2 жыл бұрын

not everyone. at least not me.

@musiclassica

2 жыл бұрын

Streaming is overrated.

I have marantz pm 5005 amplifier and dedicated cd player in Kolkata , India which I want to sale for marantz 40 n what price I can expect ?

Steve, can you start a channel teaching us how to shop for shirts

Made in Japan is very important now that the walls of China are not being very friendly to the US and most pacific rim countries. The 2nd Generation of this style of Marantz is beautiful. I want one

@whynotvoluntary8032

2 жыл бұрын

Let’s not kid ourselves. The CCP has been committing genocide for decades while western intelligence agencies purposefully kept us in the dark because of all the money at stake.

@youmad7037

2 жыл бұрын

@@whynotvoluntary8032 just shut up dude

I have their previous reference series PM14S1 integrated, how would you compare this new model to the PM14S1? I very much enjoy the PM14S1, it's a very neutral almost tube like sounding solid state amp.

My god steve why did you choose that shirt ? Of all days !! Lol

Nice

You’ve got to have that knob feel 😬🤪🧐

Denon and marantz just got sold i read somewhere.

@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac

2 жыл бұрын

Right but sound United was no picnic. Things change it’s been a long time since it was me here in New York City.

Thanks Steve n40 looks nice my Marantz PM 8006 i just video reviewed is built in Japan Also 😃 love the amp pure analog

Yeah.. hearing the over-compression on Bowie's record made me want to die too......

I just got a pair of dirty weekends and I am waiting for this to come out, any idea how they will pair?

@V1ralB1ack

2 жыл бұрын

they should pair very well. Dirty weekends also pair well with tube amps but this pairing should sound lovely

@G50_GT3M3CSLM2C

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not a reviewer but the DWs require time to burn in, work with positioning and angle (back down front up or get them 8-12" off the ground) for their height limitations are critical. I originally hated them-but loved the finish-they are growing on me. I have a expensive pair of upgraded DWs from the last release and own all ML 519/585/526/332s gear and some expensive speakers...there is no comparison and they are not giant killers. -Steve did a review on them-lots of input from owners

@mrmessyjesse

2 жыл бұрын

@@G50_GT3M3CSLM2C 8 to 12 inches is pretty high. Are you over carpet? I bought the rubber feet for them. I’ll go check out Steve’s review and read the comments.

@dicktater9637

2 жыл бұрын

I have a Vincent SV-500 to power my Dirty Weekends, the Vincent has a tube preamp with a solid state amp, I paid $1,250 for it at Audio Advisor. I'm very pleased with the sound. I like the Vincent because it DOESN'T have a DAC or phono preamp, but does have digital and analog inputs. (We also have a Vincent phono preamp, Rega Planar 3, bluesound Node 3. I was going to upgrade to Zu Soul Supremes but may not do that now because everyone in the family loves the sound of the DW's. Happy Hunting!

@dicktater9637

2 жыл бұрын

Oops, I left out that we have the REL T5x because my 17 year old is a bass freak, but a sub is not really necessary if the DW's are placed properly.

not Roon ready

Wait a minute! My Nagaoka mm cartridge is made in Japan and cost me only $129

I bought a Marantz SACD player back in 2014 for roughly 2K USD and no part of that case felt 'plasticky' - I realize that's less important than the amp's performance but it's not encouraging. For the sake of keeping the beancounters happy, I can't help feeling that this is a false economy.

Hi Steve. Great review! Would like to hear your thoughts on some B&O speakers like the Beolab 28's and get your perspective on this cool speaker! Maybe you could review it? Thanks

A board over the heat sink, not really optimal for components

Steve--What effect do you think the acquisition of Sound United may have on involved brands like Marantz?

@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac

2 жыл бұрын

I have no idea, but sound United was no great shakes! It’s all just commodities

@ptg01

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac I had to deal with Sound United and they are probably one of the most challenging companies I've ever dealt with. No accountability, deceiving marketing practices. But I am confused why a 'medical equipment' type of company would acquire Sound United.

@riddicklancing4817

2 жыл бұрын

@@ptg01 monopoly

@ptg01

2 жыл бұрын

@@riddicklancing4817 Consumer electronics is, for all practical purposes, a commodity, as it is so easily substitutable with other products....

Can't decide between this Marantz amp and Technics SU G700MK2, which one you prefer for pure sound quality? Thanks

Mr. Guttenberg, is this piece of equipment really worth over three times the price of Denon's DRA-800H and if so, why? And no foo-foo how you feel answers, please. I prefer subjective, honest answers. Thank you, sir!

Just curious steve why cant Marantz build it here …

Thanks Steve for this review! Few questions if you can please answer: I have RT85 connected with Klipsch The Fives. I'm looking to upgrade my stereo system, and first I was thinking about Klipsch The Sevens, but I would like to listen to CDs too and also to be able to connect to the TV . 1. What you recommend to buy between Marantz Cinema 70 and Marantz 40n? which one has a better phono stage and works better with a CD player? Is the $1500 difference between them worth to go with 40n? I'm ok spending $2500 for the 40n if it makes more sense. (I'm not watching a lot of movies or playing games). 2. Is Marantz CD 60 the best match with 40n, or works ok with Cinema 70? 3. What bookshelf speakers you recommend up to $2000 ($2500) per pair? (I have a Klipsch Reference R-10SW 10" 300w Powered Subwoofer and I was hinking about Klipsch 600M II to match the subwoofer, but I'm ok spending more for better quality or better match with Marantz). 4. Can I replace (after 1000 hours) the 2 M Blue with the 2m Bronze cartridge on my RT 85? Thank you very much! Reply

Mentions the Pass in passing. 😆🤦‍♀️😎

IT does nto have USB DAC. Thankfully my PC has optical to bypass this problem.

Marantz has awesome products but my dealing with Sound United was absolutely horrific. Since they've been sold to a medical equipment company (!!), , I wonder what's in store for their future... Hope Ken Ishiwata is ok with everything happening to his beloved Marantz !

@jimfarrell4635

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately Ken died in 2019 so probably doesn't have an opinion as such.

@ptg01

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimfarrell4635 I know... I was wondering if he turning over in his grave when he sees what is happening to his company's legacy being destroyed by its ownership groups ????

They need to just make a fully analog power amplifier without the new modern design scheme and get back to their roots.

Now dont laugh..I am using a Hk3490 that still runs snooth. How much of a difference will the Marantz be like?

This looks like a morbidly stripped down version of their base models at 2.5 times the price?

Nice review as always man! Hey, you once did a “does setting a bottle of wine on your speaker make it sound better” video that I loved. You should consider a “does setting a cannabis dry herb vaporizer on your speaker make it sound better” video. :-).

@glenncurry3041

2 жыл бұрын

Using it makes the speaker sound better!

A class D amplifier ?

@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac

2 жыл бұрын

Class a B