No phono needed. Yes that Marantz 8004 looks very nice. I own a Marantz 1504 5.1 receiver, but I imagine the similarities are mostly cosmetic.
> $500 integrated amp to drive JBL 530 speakers full range
I'm currently deciding between these 3 choices but am happy to consider other suggestions to drive my JBL 530 speakers full range in a medium sized room. They are 6 ohms with 86dB sensitivity.
NAD has the Proprietary PowerDrive™ Circuit that is supposed to up the peak power to over 100 watts. Is this something that the other amps can't do as well or is it mostly marketing fluff?
1. Emotiva mini-X a-100 Gen 2 Stereo Amplifier (50 watts) Good form factor and fit and finish are good.
2. NAD C326bee (40 watts) The remote is a nice addition.
3. Parasound Zamp v.3 (45 watts) I realize that it's a power amp, but the specs and brand are good.
NAD has the Proprietary PowerDrive™ Circuit that is supposed to up the peak power to over 100 watts. Is this something that the other amps can't do as well or is it mostly marketing fluff?
1. Emotiva mini-X a-100 Gen 2 Stereo Amplifier (50 watts) Good form factor and fit and finish are good.
2. NAD C326bee (40 watts) The remote is a nice addition.
3. Parasound Zamp v.3 (45 watts) I realize that it's a power amp, but the specs and brand are good.