The problem Marantz has is that it is very poor in creating a deep stage. Wenn you would buy a poweramp which can build a deep and wide stage the Marantz will f... it up. I have done these tests so many times. Wenn you have an Onkyo and you will use an amp which can give a wide and deep stage it will work. It depends about the properties of the amp.
Adding 2 channel goodness to existing reciever
I have Marantz SR7005 which has preamp out. I am planning to go with Vandersteen 2Ce Sig II or Treo along with Vandersteen VCC-5 . I preferably want to keep using existing Marantz so that I can use it for my 5.1 HT.
How do I do this?. Can I just bypass the 2 channel out of Marantz and just add new amp for both the channels?. Or I have to go with a new preamp with HT bypass and connect the CD/DAC to the preamp?.
I am planning to start with Rogue Audio/Prima Luna/Emotiva/Cary Audio/Pass Labs etc. Can I go with amp that can put out more than 160 watts per channel?. I was wondering if that can damage the speakers?.
I also want to try out Vinly in a year or two without have to change the amp.
Any advice is appreciated.
How do I do this?. Can I just bypass the 2 channel out of Marantz and just add new amp for both the channels?. Or I have to go with a new preamp with HT bypass and connect the CD/DAC to the preamp?.
I am planning to start with Rogue Audio/Prima Luna/Emotiva/Cary Audio/Pass Labs etc. Can I go with amp that can put out more than 160 watts per channel?. I was wondering if that can damage the speakers?.
I also want to try out Vinly in a year or two without have to change the amp.
Any advice is appreciated.