I started to really to get into music back in the middle sixties, but it wasn't until the early seventies that I discovered "component audio". Most of the shops that I frequented all had an abundance of Japanese audio components such as Pioneer, Kenwood, Akai, Yamaha and yes Marantz. I always liked the look of the Marantz gear even back then, but I gravitated towards Pioneer and still own a few vintage pieces. It wasn't until Marantz released their Reference Line of products that I became truly interested in the brand again. I knew after hearing it for the first time that I wanted to own one of their components one day. And as many of you know I recently did acquire one. I couldn't be happier.
The limited edition PM-KI-Pearl Integrated Amplifier truly is a piece of kit to behold. They don't come up too often on the used market, but if you want an Integrated that performs well above it's pricepoint you could do far worse than purchasing one of these. If I were mostly into digital I would look for the matching CD/SACD player, but I'm not, so I'll likely never own one. And that's ok. The regular Marantz line offers up a nice BD/CD/SACD player with the UD5007 and UD7007 for considerably less and hopefully one will be introduced into my system later this year.
Marantz also offers up a fine list of AV receivers and processors that have been well received. Are there any HT enthusiasts out there who have experience with them?
I know it almost sounds like I'm pitching for Marantz, but really I'm only doing this since Steve was gracious enough to create a sub-forum for it and I'd like to help populate it with some content.
Thanks
JV
The limited edition PM-KI-Pearl Integrated Amplifier truly is a piece of kit to behold. They don't come up too often on the used market, but if you want an Integrated that performs well above it's pricepoint you could do far worse than purchasing one of these. If I were mostly into digital I would look for the matching CD/SACD player, but I'm not, so I'll likely never own one. And that's ok. The regular Marantz line offers up a nice BD/CD/SACD player with the UD5007 and UD7007 for considerably less and hopefully one will be introduced into my system later this year.
Marantz also offers up a fine list of AV receivers and processors that have been well received. Are there any HT enthusiasts out there who have experience with them?
I know it almost sounds like I'm pitching for Marantz, but really I'm only doing this since Steve was gracious enough to create a sub-forum for it and I'd like to help populate it with some content.
Thanks
JV