As a Marantz KI Ruby owner (both amp & sacd player), I concur with twoleftears comments.
It's a fine amp, the phono stage is quite good, and I don't feel I'm leaving much on the table sonically. It would take a serious bump in $$ to get much better.
Hope this helps, good luck on the journey.
It's a fine amp, the phono stage is quite good, and I don't feel I'm leaving much on the table sonically. It would take a serious bump in $$ to get much better.
Hope this helps, good luck on the journey.