Is model number correct?
Yes. It can drive them. But whether it works well in your room depends on how your room is. But anyway, the marantz is easy to sell out if it didn't work out in your system. Technically there isn't a problem
Yes it’s correct . But released around 2002-04 as per info available on the net.
I always prefer smooth sound . Cant listen to sharp sound stage much .
I have not heard the PM 7200. But I had the SR 8200 which was a sweet sounding and powerful receiver assuming from the same era. It was really good for stereo listening. In all probability the 7200 will do justice for the vinyl listening. But pls audition it if possible as sound subjective.. Pls check it's condition. Else you can also try Nad integrated amps.
How do you compare the Pure Class A sound compare to the normal mode? Do you hear any significant difference?
Is this with your turntable or other sources too?. I have a Marantz PM7000 which is exactly the same as 7200 without the class A option. The phono stage on this amp is pretty mediocre. It was an afterthought/convenience feature as the amp came out when vinyl had gone out of fashion and CDs were the rage . Try an external phono pre-amp. My PM7000 sounds great with the Schiit Mani. Am sure your Pioneer would sound better overall as it is vintage but adding the external phono preamp made a huge difference for me.
Yes that’s what Iam thinking of . Getting a pioneer sa8900 . If sets well might keep the marantz for digital source and pioneer for tape and vinyl .
Did you try the Marantz in class A mode ?
I am also using Marantz PM7004 having phonostage which I like better than Mani. I have been using Mani for a long time though. But somehow Marantz 7xxx series was lost its acceptance among listeners and Marantz decided to drop.
7000/7200 came out in early 2000.7004 is a comparatively new model. The phono was upgraded by then.
