Suggestions needed on :: 2 Channel Amplifier

Dear friends,

I had thought about Maratz PM7003 or PM7001 (pls let know if you have any vendor who has it)

I am most likely going to use it with Dali Ikon 5 or max an Ikon 6 and for for music that shall usually remain pleasant to ears (..at times hip hop too ).

I am to receive my Marantz CD6002, Dali Ikon 5 speakers which shall be used for the audio set up. Other components are regardless to discuss.

Since i was just exposed to Marantz till now, hence i was only looking there. But i am more than willing to have suggestions on companies who have focused their energies for Music ..while designing their amplifiers.

Kindly advise back your suggestions on model/make, as per your experience & auditions made. Kindly keep in mind that i may add Ikon 6 later sometime to the amp, so the power should well be decent and not too low.


Many thanks friends
Sid

I would say The NAD 372, i hope it's not discontinued. Give it an auditon.
Also i would say go for the IKON 6.
All the best.
Cheers.

Thanks for the advice Neo.
Is there any new model available in case this isnt there?

And as for speakers .. Ikon 5 is a preference and Ikon 6 is a need.
So i shall be having both very soon. But as of now i have Ikon 5.

brgs

Hi,
Apart from the Marantz the other options are Nad/Arcam/Rotel. I have never heard the Arcam/Dali combo but as an amp its a better bet than others in the budget arena. In Bbay all the Arcam amps (i.e A70,A90 etc) are being offered at a 10K discount as Arcam is now only interested in selling higher end products(FMJ) and are scrapping the Diva range. I would explore this option as its a nice amp for the money and very conservatively rated. Another popular amp is the little cyrus amp which goes well with Dali.
Sid there are many more options too. All depends on the allocated budget. I personally would buy a big amp( if its an SS) preferably a Pre/power for any speaker and get the maximum from them.
Regards

Dinyaar bhai,
Was foolish of me to have missed out about the budget allocation. I can spend around 60k approx for the amp here. (+/- 20%).

A while back (knowing the cost well), I was also looking at Marantz mm8003/av8003 combo as well for sound, but then its just out.. and someone then suggested to limit at an integrated than investing in a pre/power set up.


pls keep the guidance coming.

brgs

Fair enough Sid. An integrated is cheaper and u get the convenience of a one box unit.
Neo the C372 is still available its the C352 which was replaced by the C355. I am not a fan of Nad nor do i abhor the way the amp is voiced. Can work and does work well with many speakers. Sid hear all the three(Arcam/Nad/Rotel) and compare the sound to the Marantz and see which amp works for u.
Regards

Much appreciate the pointers D.

brgs

The A70 is quite a steal at the price - provided you like the sonic signature (or the 'house sound' as they call it). Equally, you may love the NAD sound to the exclusion of everything else!

All three brands mentioned have their share of fans. It's very subjective and totally depends on what you value most as an aesthetic preference.

Take your time listening to the shortlisted brands, preferably with your make of speakers - there'll be one that floats your boat.

Hi,

Do check out the PULZ RS 250 or the Pulz RS 180DC,they are known for the legendary reliability and sound reproduction quality

Http://www.pulz.co.in or R & S Electronics

Thanks Misra saab. Shall browse the links.

brgs