Hi everyone,
My beloved Marantz PM-68 has bitten the dust, and I'm now looking for a replacement. Hoping people here would have some suggestions. I really loved the warmth and clarity of records on the PM-68, so the closer I can get to that, the happier I'll be!
The setup: I mostly to listen to jazz on vinyl, but with some CDs, MP3s, funk and folk in there. Turntable is an AT-LP60 with an ATN3600L stylus, speakers are Tanoy Mercury M2’s. It's used in a carpeted 15’ x 30' living room, mostly played at a low volume for the sake of kids. I'd like to spend less than $1000; spending $500 would be even better. I'm in NYC, so NYC Craigslist and any stores in the area are available.
I'm currently considering the PS Audio Sprout, Onkyo A-9050, Outlaw RR2150, Cambridge AM10, or Marantz PM6005. But on Craigslist, I found someone selling a used Yamaha A1000 (the old stereo model, not the AV receiver) and a Marantz 2285 for quite reasonable prices.
I'm really tempted by the Yamaha A1000, 'cause I think old equipment is generally best for records and I love the idea of getting “A Class” sound for cheap. But am I seeing the past with rose-colored classes? Would one of those newer amps be worth the money? Anyone have any thoughts or insight?
Hi everyone,
My beloved Marantz PM-68 has bitten the dust, and I'm now looking for a replacement. Hoping people here would have some suggestions. I really loved the warmth and clarity of records on the PM-68, so the closer I can get to that, the happier I'll be!
The setup: I mostly to listen to jazz on vinyl, but with some CDs, MP3s, funk and folk in there. Turntable is an AT-LP60 with an ATN3600L stylus, speakers are Tanoy Mercury M2’s. It's used in a carpeted 15’ x 30' living room, mostly played at a low volume for the sake of kids. I'd like to spend less than $1000; spending $500 would be even better. I'm in NYC, so NYC Craigslist and any stores in the area are available.
I'm currently considering the PS Audio Sprout, Onkyo A-9050, Outlaw RR2150, Cambridge AM10, or Marantz PM6005. But on Craigslist, I found someone selling a used Yamaha A1000 (the old stereo model, not the AV receiver) and a Marantz 2285 for quite reasonable prices.
I'm really tempted by the Yamaha A1000, 'cause I think old equipment is generally best for records and I love the idea of getting “A Class” sound for cheap. But am I seeing the past with rose-colored classes? Would one of those newer amps be worth the money? Anyone have any thoughts or insight?