Arcam vs Marantz vs NAD receiver?

I can't speak for the Arcam or Marantz, but I know that NAD receivers have the dynamics and punch that I desire. Now my only personal experience is with my 2004 flagship T773 which is a 52+ pounds beast that has a fantastic amp section. Even though I used it mainly as a pre/pro with an outboard amp, I am currently using it in a dedicated 2-channel setup and it handles the task wonderfully.

Bill

If you are considering adding an outboard amp in the future, maybe the most feature laden model would be the one to consider. My understanding is that Marantz, Arcam, and NAD all do pretty well for 2-channel music.

Bill

but I am concerned about the Arcam and especially the Marantz running out of steam at higher volumes driving 5 channels. The NAD to its credit hardly loses any punch even driving 7 channels. Marantz has the most features, but the lightest amp section. Your thoughts?

Was this an actual personal experience within your system or is this fostered by confusing techno babble on published specs only? Let's not forget that mfgs do not gave an apple-to-apple specs presentation. Amps churning X watts per channel as listed MAY NOT DO SO
(I) at all levels across the frequency response. and
(ii) and not with all channels driven

I doubt that the ARCAM will max out based on my personal experience. IMO it has the best audio performance by a big margin -- Google the reviews BUT consider an audition personally with a kit proxy to your own if an in-home is a no-go

IMPORTANT: check The term of the warranty. By way of example, many only have 1 year, the ARCAM Avr600 IS 5 YEARS (DUNNO ABOUT THE 400)

Hi KN,

Marantz for sheer musicality, multi channel processing, and Audyssey room correction. Adjust crossovers and channels properly and won't be an issue for the Marantz to drive the B&W sats.

Regards,
BG

Thanks for your replies. The data comes HT review bench tests. Not manufacturers declared specs. Thanks for the votes for all three;-). I think the Arcam is probably the most high fi of the three. I might buy all three to test and keep the one that works best in my space. It's only an 18x12x8 ft room, so I am sure they can all fill it with decent amount and quality of sound.

kn