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McIntosh vs. Marantz ...... sonics?

I have a few 22xx Marantz receivers (2226b and 2250b) which I really enjoy. They sound sweet.
I have heard so many good things about McIntosh that I am intruiged, and maybe interested in trying a Mac. I am thinking of an int-amp or receiver.

Would I really hear an improvement or is it mostly reputation?
I am considering trying it but Mac gear is so much pricier than what I have.

Thanks,
Rob
albireo13
elevick
2,637 posts
 
My Mac 1700 was a huge leap above my Marantz 2216. Both were mint, the mac phono stage is far superior. The Marantz tuner sections are really nice.
glenfihi
525 posts
 
If you can swing it. go with the Mc. The McIintosh MA 6600, I have found to be amazing.
drdennis
165 posts
 
By the time the 22xx receivers came out Marantz had been sold and the focus of the company was on more popularly priced products. Mac products of the 70's were considerably more expensive (and made in USA) than most of the Marantz line.
albireo13 OP
78 posts
 
Hmmm ... a mac int would be sweet for sure.
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vernneal
438 posts
 
The McIntosh would sound better. Buy used and it will keep 80-100% of its value. It retains the most resale of any brand on amps, preamps and tuners. The recievers you discuss are low fi
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