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Are marantz power amps any good?

I want to step up to a power amp and was wondering g if the marantz power amps are worth it? I love the sound of their avr's , but the power amps seem low on specs , is there more too it than wattage ? Do they provide tons of current , and if so what makes a 300 watt per channel amp better than this one ?
nesto719
markus1299
252 posts
 
The MA9s-2's are solid state. That's what I was saying, They are SS amps that are every bit as good as my high end tube amps. Surprized the heck out of me!
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paladin
227 posts
 
Awhile back - I found a pair of MA9S2's (no mods) for around $6K - They sounded great & were worth every penny/
Power, current & sound.
If I weren't such a snob - I would have kept them.
lindisfarne
511 posts
 
"There" should be "their". 3rd grade English.

ebm
9,311 posts
 
Not this week.
2channelforever
21 posts
 
In my opinion Marantz power only amps fall in 2 categories.
Their inexpensive AV "power only" amps, mono or otherwise, both past & present, are not for someone who appreciates high quality audio but may satisfy the average video enthusiast. Their high end Reference Series mono amps have lots of current to handle anything, are fairly priced, & provide a quality listening experience for the average audio enthusiast.
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