Marantz PM7200

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HappyOtter
Neuling

#1 erstellt: 04. Mrz 2004, 13:25

Hello all.

I'm on the verge of buying my first hi-fi separates, and have been sorely tempted by glowing reviews for the Marantz PM7200.

However, I have heard that they are prone to overheating and tinny sound, and have even had defective models in circulation.

I was wanting to use it in combination with Wharfedale Diamond 8.1 speakers.

Can anyone put my mind at rest and offer their own views on this piece of kit? Thanks.

Arj
Inventar

#2 erstellt: 04. Mrz 2004, 15:07

HappyOtter,

I had auditioned the PM7200 (It is built like a TANK!) more than 6 months back, primarily due to its Class A option it had. I had compared it with the Rotel Ra02 and NAD 320BEE.
I found the Marantz (Along with the CD6000OSE) to be quite detailed and pretty good . But the Hyped Class A operation turned out to be a letdown.
"Detailed" could sound tinny with poor speakers/cables

But from what I have heard the NAD/8.1 is a very popular combination especially as the Marantz is a Whopping 95W/ch...somthign of an Overkill for your speakers. Unless you have a planned upgrade soon ! (Another good combination is with the Arcam A65)

If Budget permits, go for the NAD320 and If possible get a QUAD11L speaker(Even if used), A much better combination IMHO...

I have heard about Marantz Quality Control issues ..but that was more on their CDP's...anyway if you are getting it from a dealer there always is a 1 year warranty.

[Beitrag von Arj am 04. Mrz 2004, 15:09 bearbeitet]

HappyOtter
Neuling

#3 erstellt: 04. Mrz 2004, 16:43

Thanks Arj!

[Beitrag von HappyOtter am 04. Mrz 2004, 16:44 bearbeitet]

Manek
Inventar

#4 erstellt: 05. Mrz 2004, 06:36

hey...arj is right...
nad 320bee is the way to go with the 8.1.

actually 11L are a better option. If it were wharfedate I would go for the 8.2 with a bigger mid/bass driver and its a minimal increase in cost. Startling different between the 8.1 and 8.2

If you get good used quad 12L even better....

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