NAD M3/Marantz PM11


Can anyone please tell me where the NAD M3 is manufactured? Any comments on how it sounds would help as well. Refined, trasparent, speed, dynamics, balanced, resolution? How does the Marantz PM11 compare to then NAD M3? I also like the Marantz PM11 but have no way to listen to either one. Thank you all for any advice or input that you may have to offer.
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The M3 is very detailed sounding but changes character when pushed hard. A Krell 400xi, MF integrated or a Sim integrated would be better choices.
I have a ton of experience with a ton of both seperates and integrateds, especially the brands your looking into. I would get the 400xi but mated with an exceptional PC and IC set, together with a great balanced CD/SACD player. The upgraded SACD standard V3 is a giant killer, but only available/affordable for previous owners...the purity of the combo is stunning. The only single ended CD player I would consider would be the MF A5 CDP.
I had an M3 as well but found it "ODD" sounding as it slid into it's hyper drive power or whatever they call it. In other words it changes character when pushed hard. It also had a relentlessly detailed upper frequency range. Funny, but I could not relax at all with the M3...go figure!