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Marantz PM10 class D amp

Hi every one. I am in the market for a new amp.
Because of WAF, I have to go with integrated amps :( , but I just have to live with it.
My speakers are a pair of KEF ref1s with matching stands. My source is the SONY HAP-Z1ES Hi-Res HDD Audio Player.
My interconnects and speaker wires are mostly from AudioQuest.
I have narrow down to the following integrated amps (after a long search):
1. Lyngdorf tdai 3400
2. Yamaha AS3000
3. Marantz PM10 Class D
4. Mark Levinson integrated 383

I could found tons of review for every amps except the Marantz PM10 (very few reviews).
So, if any one has experience with the Marantz, please let me know. What it sound like, and what is its characteristic ??

Also, which amps will be the correct choice for my current set up ?

Thanks so much, it is wonderful to be a part of this audio community !! God bless you all !!
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sthlm78
156 posts
 
Marantz PM 10 has Ncore module from Hypex for power section but not sure how good is its pre department. If you are not tight on your budget, get a Pass Labs INT 150.
mzkmxcv
777 posts
 
@kalali 
 
How can you make statements in regards to amplifier performance/musicality when you are not using the same speakers to compare them (and maybe not even in the same room)? 
mzkmxcv
777 posts
 
@viethluu

What I was getting at is that the rule of thumb is that the speakers (including subs if you have) should make up no less than 1/2 your total system price. You are not anywhere close to meeting this. If you bought some/all used, then that throws it off, but you should get where I’m coming from. The difference between a $10000 speaker vs a $1000 speaker are much more apparent than a $10000 integrated amp vs a $1000 integrated amp.
fred60
131 posts
 
Depending upon your wattage needs, I would recommend either a Hegel H190 or a Hegel H360 (which I own).  Just fantastic, musical, dynamic, detailed, and resolving amps.  H190 is $4000 which outputs 150w per channel @8 ohms and the H360 is $5700 and outputs 250w per channel also at 8 ohms.  Can drive any speaker.  Read the reviews.
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celander
1,503 posts
 
I would get a nice pair of ATC active monitors, say SCM25A's for about $8kUSD from sweetwater sound. Get rid of the KEF's and forget getting another amp. Think about a preamp with the savings.
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