Yeah , that is tough not being able to audition. Those two units could not be more different…..
Deciding Between the Marantz Model 30 and McIntosh MA252
Hi group! first-time poster :)
I'm trying to decide between the Marantz Model 30 and the McIntosh MA 252 integrated amplifiers.
I will use it for streaming Qobuz and Tidal via a Bluesound Node using an external DAC and driving a couple of Triangle Gaïa floor-standing speakers.
There are not many other options in my country to consider, both integrated amps sound great, but sadly I cannot test them at home.
Any thoughts about the comparison will be appreciated.
Thanks!
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What kind of speakers do you have? @oddiofyl is correct, they have a very different sound profiles. |
Thanks for your responses. To clarify, I’m looking for the more analytical sound without being extremely harsh (@ @corelli ) @oddiofyl can you please explain the differences, it would help me a lot. @deadhead1000 i have the Triangle Gaia Ez towers, currently driving them with a Yamaha RN 402 @mesch |
No experience with the Marantz. By all accounts ts it a nice unit. I have used the McIntosh. I like it , some don't like the new form factor. I though it sounded good, I have said before that as would buy one for a second room. I like it. The problem with buying based with someone's recommendation is that you are getting what they like, not necessarily what you like. It IS a McIntosh so down the road if you want to sell you will get most of your investment back. Not the case with the Marantz, |
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