Opinions on Marantz Integrated Amp PM7000

teamjhertz
teamjhertz Posts: 361
edited December 2015 in Electronics
I have a set of LSi15s. I have been looking at an economical integrated amp option and this one came up in my radar. Does any one have any experience or other recommendations around $300 used?

My other option would be to purchase a two channel amp and use my preouts on either my SC05 or an older Denon AVR886

I had them hooked up to a XPA3 in the past and is pretty good for HT. I am looking to use the speakers for 2 channel now.

Thanks for the help.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    I have not heard the Marantz, but man if you could save up an additional $200 the options are greater.
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  • teamjhertz
    teamjhertz Posts: 361
    That is not out of the question. What would you recommend?
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    I like the idea of a brand new Yaqin integrated in the $500 range. Don't let the 40 or 50 watts fool you.
    If you stay in the $300 range, NAD is a solid choice.
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  • teamjhertz
    teamjhertz Posts: 361
    Thanks for the advise
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,287
    He's running the LSi15's Skip
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    He's running the LSi15's Skip

    I've had that yaqin integrated tube on my radar for a while. Man is it tempting!
    2 channel:
    Bryston 4B3, Bryston BDA3, Cary SLP05, Shanling CDT1000SE with parts conneXion level 2 mods, Nottingham analogue ace space 294, soundsmith Carmen MKii, Zu DL103 MKii, Ortofon MC 20 MKii, Dynavector XX2 MKii, Rogue Audio Ares, Core power technologies balanced power conditioner, Akiko Corelli power conditioner with Akiko Audio HQ power cable, Nordost heimdall 2, Frey 2, interconnects, speaker and power cables, Focal Electra 1028 BE 2, Auralic Aries Femto, Black diamond racing cones, ingress audio level 1 roller blocks, JL Audio E110 with Auralic subdude, Primacoustics room treatments.
    Theater:
    Focal Aria 926,905,CC900, SVS PB ultra x2. Pioneer Elite SC85, Oppo BDP93, Panamax M5400PM, Minix neox6, Nordost Blue heaven LS power cables.

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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,287
    DSkip wrote: »
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    He's running the LSi15's Skip

    Do you not think the Ampino could handle it, or do you think it would be a bad tonal match?

    Tonal match would be fine, it's the power LSi require
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • teamjhertz
    teamjhertz Posts: 361
    Do you think I would be better off looking for a standalone amp since the load is tough and would require a higher priced integrated amp?
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    Not that it matters a whole bunch in this hobby, but the ampino is not much of a looker. Guess that is a matter of opinion though...looks can be deceiving.
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