Need help in selecting an amplifier!

[chefcurry]

Hello everyone!
I am utterly confused between selecting an amplifier to go with my Wharfdale 12.3s. I have currently paired the speakers with Marantz NR1200, paired it with an outboard DAC, WiiM Pro streamer, Pro-Ject Carbon turntable with a Pro-ject phono box.

I am looking to upgrade the amplifier and I have shortlisted the following candidates to replace it with -- need your guidance in figuring out which one would be an ideal candidate in the medium-term and maybe something that would be future-proof in some way - if the itch to upgrade comes back again!

1. Audiolab 6000A
2. Marantz PM7000N
3. Cambridge CXA81

Your help and advice is greatly appreciated!

 

[efernand1]

Hello everyone!
I am utterly confused between selecting an amplifier to go with my Wharfdale 12.3s. I have currently paired the speakers with Marantz NR1200, paired it with an outboard DAC, WiiM Pro streamer, Pro-Ject Carbon turntable with a Pro-ject phono box.

I am looking to upgrade the amplifier and I have shortlisted the following candidates to replace it with -- need your guidance in figuring out which one would be an ideal candidate in the medium-term and maybe something that would be future-proof in some way - if the itch to upgrade comes back again!

1. Audiolab 6000A
2. Marantz PM7000N
3. Cambridge CXA81

Your help and advice is greatly appreciated!

If I consider after sales support and service, I think Marantz would be a safe bet. At the end of the day you are the end user, audition all 3, compare specs and take the plunge.

 

[argho]

Take a demo of denon amps with Wharfedale speakers.

Say the Denon PMA-600NE or Denon PMA-900NE.

Denon PMA-900NE Integrated Network Amplifier

The Denon PMA-900NE Integrated Network Amplifier, featuring Advanced High Current amplifier design, delivers superior audio from analog and digital source

hifimart.com

 

[suku_patel_22]

Hello everyone!
I am utterly confused between selecting an amplifier to go with my Wharfdale 12.3s. I have currently paired the speakers with Marantz NR1200, paired it with an outboard DAC, WiiM Pro streamer, Pro-Ject Carbon turntable with a Pro-ject phono box.

I am looking to upgrade the amplifier and I have shortlisted the following candidates to replace it with -- need your guidance in figuring out which one would be an ideal candidate in the medium-term and maybe something that would be future-proof in some way - if the itch to upgrade comes back again!

1. Audiolab 6000A
2. Marantz PM7000N
3. Cambridge CXA81

Your help and advice is greatly appreciated!

I have heard the Wharfdale 12.3 with Audiolab at Hifimart's audiotion room. Loved it. The soundstage was excellent. They are from the same parent company and so are obviously a good match!!

I'm currently using my Wharfdale 12.1's in my HT with Marantz SR5015 and pretty happy with this combination as well.

 

[rajkr100]

Dear,

I have recently got Marantz PM7000N and I am using it with Dali Z3 speakers. I am completely satisfied with its performance. It is easy to use and having HEOS app which enables it to direct connect to Spotify, Prime Music etc.

Raj

 

[jaiwant_alex]

I have Marantz 7000N, but haven't heard the other two amps, so I can't give a comparative opinion.
I have used it initially with Wharfedale 11.2 bookshelves and now with Dali Oberon 5, and I am quite happy with it.
My main reason for choosing it was because I wanted a one box solution (dac-streamer-amp) and it ticked most of the boxes in the price range. It has Spotify Connect and Airplay, but not Chromecast. So I needed to add a Google Chromecast Audio. So it's not quite a one box solution. A drawback is the absence of a usb audio input. (it has coax and 2 optical).

 

[chefcurry]

Dear,

I have recently got Marantz PM7000N and I am using it with Dali Z3 speakers. I am completely satisfied with its performance. It is easy to use and having HEOS app which enables it to direct connect to Spotify, Prime Music etc.

Raj

Yes, for an all-in-one solution it is great. But I have already purchased a streamer. So not sure what will I do with that!

 

[chefcurry]

I have Marantz 7000N, but haven't heard the other two amps, so I can't give a comparative opinion.
I have used it initially with Wharfedale 11.2 bookshelves and now with Dali Oberon 5, and I am quite happy with it.
My main reason for choosing it was because I wanted a one box solution (dac-streamer-amp) and it ticked most of the boxes in the price range. It has Spotify Connect and Airplay, but not Chromecast. So I needed to add a Google Chromecast Audio. So it's not quite a one box solution. A drawback is the absence of a usb audio input. (it has coax and 2 optical).

Does it have enough juice to drive the floor standers?

 

[argho]

Does it have enough juice to drive the floor standers?

More than enough

 

[ajuvignesh]

For the price it is being sold, rega brio is excellent value for the money. It used to be compared against Audiolab 6000a. Please talk to hifimart and if it suits your speakers, go ahead with it. It doesn't have the dac though. But, for the money you saved, you can buy a decent standalone dac.
Rega Brio Stereo Integrated Amplifier (hifimart.com)

 

[jaiwant_alex]

Does it have enough juice to drive the floor standers?

Yes, it's driving the Dalis very comfortably.

But I have already purchased a streamer. So not sure what will I do with that!

That's a good point. Since you already have Wiim pro as well as a DAC , you should really be looking at standalone amps to get the most out of your investment.

 

[rajkr100]

I have Marantz 7000N, but haven't heard the other two amps, so I can't give a comparative opinion.
I have used it initially with Wharfedale 11.2 bookshelves and now with Dali Oberon 5, and I am quite happy with it.
My main reason for choosing it was because I wanted a one box solution (dac-streamer-amp) and it ticked most of the boxes in the price range. It has Spotify Connect and Airplay, but not Chromecast. So I needed to add a Google Chromecast Audio. So it's not quite a one box solution. A drawback is the absence of a usb audio input. (it has coax and 2 optical).

Sir,

A drawback is the absence of a usb audio input. (it has coax and 2 optical).

if you are referring here USB Input (USB Drive). The 7000n has also Usb port which can easily play digital media on USB drive through HEOS app.

Thank You

 

[jaiwant_alex]

Sir,

if you are referring here USB Input (USB Drive). The 7000n has also Usb port which can easily play digital media on USB drive through HEOS app.

Thank You

No, I am referring to USB audio input.

 

[rajkr100]

No, I am referring to USB audio input.

ok dear, thanks

 

[chefcurry]

Yes, it's driving the Dalis very comfortably.

That's a good point. Since you already have Wiim pro as well as a DAC , you should really be looking at standalone amps to get the most out of your investment.

Any recommendations for stand-alone amps? I have heard Marantz PM8006 is good

 

[argho]

Any recommendations for stand-alone amps? I have heard Marantz PM8006 is good

Yes - its excellent

 

[jaiwant_alex]

Any recommendations for stand-alone amps? I have heard Marantz PM8006 is good

Yes, PM8006 is good. There is also an Acoustic Portrait Thiyaga on sale in the classifieds. It has generally good reviews on the forum. You may want to explore it. Haven't heard it myself.

 

[rwnano]

Hello everyone!
I am utterly confused between selecting an amplifier to go with my Wharfdale 12.3s. I have currently paired the speakers with Marantz NR1200, paired it with an outboard DAC, WiiM Pro streamer, Pro-Ject Carbon turntable with a Pro-ject phono box.

I am looking to upgrade the amplifier and I have shortlisted the following candidates to replace it with -- need your guidance in figuring out which one would be an ideal candidate in the medium-term and maybe something that would be future-proof in some way - if the itch to upgrade comes back again!

1. Audiolab 6000A
2. Marantz PM7000N
3. Cambridge CXA81

Your help and advice is greatly appreciated!

I suggest you go directly to end game. Diy amplifier made by Indian companies like O&B aniket das. Why waste money elsewhere. Go directly to the best sound possible for the money

 

[AP@1992]

Any recommendations for stand-alone amps? I have heard Marantz PM8006 is good

I own a PM8006. It's very very good. It's can be used a pre amplifier or power amplifier or integrated. It's made in Japan and the build quality is solid. Sound is warm, rich and full bodied. Great sound stage albeit not eh fastest or exciting in its presentation.

 

[Bhaskar Jyoti Talapatra]

Hello everyone!
I am utterly confused between selecting an amplifier to go with my Wharfdale 12.3s. I have currently paired the speakers with Marantz NR1200, paired it with an outboard DAC, WiiM Pro streamer, Pro-Ject Carbon turntable with a Pro-ject phono box.

I am looking to upgrade the amplifier and I have shortlisted the following candidates to replace it with -- need your guidance in figuring out which one would be an ideal candidate in the medium-term and maybe something that would be future-proof in some way - if the itch to upgrade comes back again!

1. Audiolab 6000A
2. Marantz PM7000N
3. Cambridge CXA81

Your help and advice is greatly appreciated!

Marantz is a very musical one and it pairs well with wharefedal. However , recently I have seen a marantz amp on sale in the classified section, you can try it. Again all the three amps that you mentioned are good . Best way to buy an amp is to audition it .
Regards