seeking suggestion on CD amp combo

V.S.Sreedhara · #1 29-12-07, 03:14 PM

When I was looking around for a musical system, i was recommeded the following combination: Ambridge Audio CD player: Azur 340C and Marantz Amp, PM 7001 with Mordaunt Short Avant 906i speakers. When Ilistened to the same track on Marantx CD5002, it sounded good too and I could not make out the difference. I listen to classical Indian and Western music, and very occassionally to pop. No hard rock for me. I would like to know between CA and Marantx players, which is better a player. Also, would someone tell me iof CA Azur 640 CD (with MP 3) be a good choice or if it would take away the musial quality of CD. How does a equally powered denon work compared to the above?
I would be much obliged for some considered opinion and suggestion.
yours
sreedhara

dinyaar · #2 30-12-07, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by V.S.Sreedhara

When I was looking around for a musical system, i was recommeded the following combination: Ambridge Audio CD player: Azur 340C and Marantz Amp, PM 7001 with Mordaunt Short Avant 906i speakers. When Ilistened to the same track on Marantx CD5002, it sounded good too and I could not make out the difference. I listen to classical Indian and Western music, and very occassionally to pop. No hard rock for me. I would like to know between CA and Marantx players, which is better a player. Also, would someone tell me iof CA Azur 640 CD (with MP 3) be a good choice or if it would take away the musial quality of CD. How does a equally powered denon work compared to the above?
I would be much obliged for some considered opinion and suggestion.
yours
sreedhara

Hi,

Specifications wise the C audio are great for the money. Better than most budget cd players but i could buy either the 540 c V2 or 640 c V2 over the 340 c. Anyway u get deals on all CA products. The marantz amp is decent enough and if ur set on the marantz amp u cant go wrong buying the matching marantz cd too. Earlier they made some superb cd players and some of the current marantz SACD machines are beautifully built.

Why dont u hear both CA and marantz on the same amp and speakers and choose the one that sounds more musical to u. Ignore the current Denon cd players but do hear the NAD cd player. Would be of a similar price and is good too.

Regards

unleash_me · #3 02-01-08, 06:24 PM

My suggestion -

Marantz CD6002 + PM6002/PM7001 + Mordaunt Short Avant 908i

Heard it many times, its tough to beat this combo when it comes to musicality. Alternatively, you can team it with Rotel RA-04. The What-HiFi guys always suggest this one.

Best regards!

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