Pass 250.5 vs. Marantz SM-11S1 Amps in Mono
Recently I checked the price of this amp used at Audio Union Japan online store, and is listed with a more expensive price than a nice Accuphase amp... This is maybe the last great Marantz? Here: https://www.audiounion.jp/ct/detail/used/169476/ https://www.audiounion.jp/ct/detail/used/168083/ |
Hello Zear, I am not familiar with the sound of pass amps, so my comments my not help you. I purchased a Marantz SM11 to replace a 250 wpc Musical Fidelity A308. I liked the MF very much, but the Marantz was much more natural to me. Tonally, it is beautiful. I ended up getting a second one on Agon and run them as mono's for my B&W N802's. Used with CJ Pr 16s2 pre and Marantz SA-11s2 cd and Linn tt. The system is generally great, but always looking. I think the amps provide good power, go low enough if the music is there and are good but not great in sound staging. Maybe the decay is a bit short, but the amount of air in the right recordings is impressive. I don't forsee changing amps for some time. I hope this helps. Regards, Paul |
