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Integrated advice for B&W 705's

I"m new getting into the HiFi wold and just starting to build my first system. 
I recently picked up some original series B&W 705 stand mounts (from 2004) and am powering them with a Marantz PM6004 integrated amp however I don't think it's a good fit with the speaker.  Just not quite as musical as I was expecting and the high end might be a little harsh (although very clear).  
Does anyone have any experience/advice for a good Integrated Amp to pair with these speakers? 
My budget is in the $1k range but maybe could stretch it a little for the right component and majority of listening is on vinyl. Thanks! 
dsjs4
hemihorn
44 posts
 
room treatment you'll probably get them to sound just the way you want too.
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stereo5
6,254 posts
 
It will be hard to find an amp to tame the highs in your speaker.  I know you don’t want to hear this, but trying to tame the speakers is a band aid approach.  I would cut my losses and put the speakers up for sale. Then listen to different speakers and find one you really like with smooth highs. They should then sound fine with your Marantz.  I speak from experience as I had a pair of bright speakers and changed all the components in the system including cables. After wasting thousands upon thousands of dollars, I came to the realization to change the speakers.  Problem solved. 
clearthink
1,421 posts
 
stereo5"It will be hard to find an amp to tame the highs in your speaker."

It will be easy to improve the high frequency performance of you're speaker if you engage the support of a good dealer who is willing to loan you on approval an amplifier that he thinks might be better than you're Marantz which would not be hard to do! If you do not like the first loaner I would suggest, recommend, and encourage you to try another amplifier from you're dealer who should be willing to help you this is one of the basic roles of a true, expert, committed high fidelity dealer and this should be you're next steps rather than replacing you're speakers which is a substantial, significant, major step and irreversible.
erikt
256 posts
 
Before upgrading to ATC SCM11v2s, I ran with the B&W CDM1NTs (which are of the same 'family), paired with a used Musical Fidelity A5 integrated amp.

They paired wonderfully; the A5 had great grip, control, and grunt of power that the B&Ws responded well to.  The A5's phono section is pretty decent too.


dsjs4 OP
18 posts
 
Thanks for all your advice! 
You've definitely all given me a lot to consider and I suppose that all part of the fun & frustration of getting into this hobby.  I think looking into some room treatments might be a good first and lower cost step than a new amp & also see if I can find a local dealer willing do some demo's and at least it's a possibility to maybe find a good pairing.  Don't think I'm ready to part with the speakers as a first step.  I'm sure some tuning of the whole setup is still possible! 
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