Need some expert advice


Hello all !!
I currently own the foll set up:
Marantz CD 7300
Marantz PM 7200 amp
Dyn 122s

Somehow I am not happy and I am positive it is because of the amp. I think the speakers are far too honest for the bright marantz IMHO.

Anyways I wanted to knock on the doors of you experts to check out the best match for the dyns - what in your opinion is a nice AMP for the 122s. I loved the NAD c372 with the 122s but unfortunately that amp is oop. My budget is around 700-800$. Please let me know your suggestions.

Thanks,
Ananth
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Showing 1 response by soulbrass

Hi Ananth,

On a cursory inspection, your speakers seem to be a little challenging to drive (86 db sensitivity, low of 3.8 ohms in the impedance curve, very wide impedance curve).

IMHO, Naim NAIT (3, 3R, 5, 5i - depending on the size of your room and your preferred listening volume) and Musical Fidelity (A3, A300, A3.2, A3.5) integrateds are worth investigating.

The Naim and Pink Fish Media forums have boatloads of information on all models mentioned. Some info here, too.

If you can provide some additional info (e.g., room size, preferred music, preferred listening volume, features desired, etc.), I'm sure you'll get a few more suggestions.

Good luck!