I have both a Marantz 2325 and a pioneer sx-1980 hooked up to a beautiful pair of Jbl 4344's and hpm 1500's. I first had the 2325 and I was stunned in its performance. I then bought the 1980 and it fails on all levels. It's going up for sale and I'll put back the best I've heard..!!!
Marantz vs. Pioneer Receivers
WOULD LIKE THE INPUT OF ANYONE WHO OWNS OR HAVE HAD REAL EXPERIENCE WITH VINTAGE MARANTZ AND PIONEER RECEIVERS, I.E. MARANTZ 2285 VS PIONEER SX-1050 OR MARANTZ 2325 VS PIONEER SX-1250/1980. ASIDE FROM THE POWER DIFFERENCES, WHICH OF THESE RECEIVERS IS THE MORE MUSICAL. THANKS TO ALL THAT RESPOND.