Suggestions needed on :: 2 Channel Amplifier

Many thanks for the help & guidance everyone.
Just finalized on Marantz PM-15S1 & ordered for the same.


Best regards
Sid

Congrats! How much did you get it for?
Happy listening
Cheers

Thanks Neo ..yet to be delivered though.

Got that for 75k


brgs

I trust Marantz, but still ..is there anyone with an experience to share about PM 15S1 or its predecessor PM 11S1 ..should be close to each other in sound, or might as well be grossly wrong in assuming so.

brgs

Congratulations Sidharth!

I use the Marantz 15S1 combo with Ikon 6 for a while now. I have literally stopped worrying about a HiFi upgrade after acquiring this combo. The others players I was auditioning at that time were Primare, Apollo, Cyrus, Kandy etc. It finally came down to a tie between the Rega and Marantz, as Primare turned out to be quite expensive at that time. Went for the Marantz after some sleepless nights and never-ending hours of auditioning!

Regarding the gear, the first thing you will notice is how heavy it is. The build quality is excellent and it feels like a tank. I generally listen to music at low to moderate volumes and trust me you wont miss any details at all. Some find the rather modest power out put of PM15S1 a drawback but I never felt the need to have more, plus dare I say that the amp sounds much powerful regardless of the ratings given. If analytical details and pin sharp imaging is what you are after, then this might not be the best out there. But if smooth and fluid music is your thing and you are the sort who like long listening sessions with out fatigue, then look no further!

The only drawback in my system I personally feel are the speakers, not that the Ikons are bad - but am sure it could be much better. It’s now a long due and hopefully I might upgrade in the near future. Short listed ProAc D28 and Focal 1027BE but yet to hear them side by side.

Best regards.

Hi siddu,
I am also in search of a good amp for quad and i have come across many amps with their prices and I feel you are not a good bargainer, by the way where did you bought the amp.
with regards,
nanda kumar

@ Unleash me
Proac ..all the way n my wishes ..get it and share your experience.
Loved every bit of your shared about 15s1, i shall not be using it at really high volumes, but at subtle & moderate levels only. And since i have migrated from Sony to this ..so you can understand my level of listening, they shall take time to mature.

Great to have heard from you. Thanks

Brgs

Dada, you guessed quite right. What is the price you have with you? from whom? I have the price from a shop in Delhi.

Thanks for pointing it out & guidance hence forth


brgs

Hi Sid,
Congratulations. This is part of the marantz reference series and a superbly built amplifier. Its sure looks lovely too. Dunno the current pricing though.
Regards

Thanks Dinyaar bhai ..much pleased to have the word of assurance from the senior members.

After Nanda bhai's post, I have just held back the order for it from the current vendor, the piece was to be delivered next week. If the pricing difference aint substantial then i shall go ahead with it.

Thanks again

Brgs