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Marantz PM7200 vs. Denon PMA2000IVR

Hi,
I need some advice. I'm considering buying a Marantz PM7200 or a Denon PMA2000IVR, but I can't find a store that carries both units, so I can't do a side-by-side comparison. Each store also has different speakers which makes it even harder to detect the differences. The Denon is twice the cost of the Marantz. I'll be using Linn Ninka speakers and a primare CD unit.

My questions are:
- Which has the better sounds qualities
- Which has more drive power
- If the Denon is a better amp, is the extra cost of the Denon worth it?

Thanks,
Zoey
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rwbadley
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I have not tried the Marantz, but I owned the 2000 for a while. It was quite good, excellent power, and dynamic. I thought the soundstage was rather two dimensional in my system, it would not show details at lower volume levels, and the amp always called attention to itself with it's 'pinpoint imaging' that didn't strike me as being correct for music.

If your speakers are not too difficult a load I would recommend a nice tube integrated. More pleasant all around for similar money, if you don't go overboard.
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