beernut,
Owned the marantz 8005 and was very favorably impressed. It drove my magnepan 1.7's beautifully. (I liked the sound better than a well known $3000 hybrid power amp that is well regarded by many) I was so impressed I sent stuck with the brand and upgraded to the Marantz Refernce Series.
Marantz gear is very musical, never offensive, images very nicely and has testicular fortitude when called upon. It never seems to get flustered or come unraveled.
Can't imagine going wrong with this pick.
Owned the marantz 8005 and was very favorably impressed. It drove my magnepan 1.7's beautifully. (I liked the sound better than a well known $3000 hybrid power amp that is well regarded by many) I was so impressed I sent stuck with the brand and upgraded to the Marantz Refernce Series.
Marantz gear is very musical, never offensive, images very nicely and has testicular fortitude when called upon. It never seems to get flustered or come unraveled.
Can't imagine going wrong with this pick.