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amp dilemma - cyrus, roksan or marantz
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Steven Cresswell
09/07/07 13:49
I live in Singapore and decided to my amp.

Because of exchange rates the prices vary a lot from the UK prices so the normal selection at a price point may change.

The three choices I have narrowed down to are the Roksan LIII at 400 pounds (650 in UK) , Marantz PM15-S1 at 500 pounds(850 in UK) or the Cyrus 8vs2 at 700 pounds(800 in UK).

I am pairing the amp with a set of B&W P5's and a marantz CD17 mkII KI.

current amp is an arcam 8r and 9p biamped setup

What are your thoughts given the price factors? Marantz on a value for money basis, cyrus for quality or do nothing at all and keep my existing set up?
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Christopher Harnett
09/07/07 17:29
I'd probably be looking at the higher end of your budget. I think £500 might not get you much better than what you've got.

One other suggestion might be the Cambridge 840a. You should be able to haggle down on on the price.

P5s are £350 speakers aren't they? That might be an area that I would change first.

An alternative local (and possibly slightly kiasu) suggestion might be a Promitheus preamp with one or both of your existing amps. They're made in Malaysia and are very transparent.

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Hifi Therapist
23/06/08 20:15

I've compared the Cambridge 840a and Marantz Pm-15s. I favored the Pm-15s which is what I own now. There is something in the top end of all Campridge products that I dislike. Could just be a matter of taste. If you do go with the Marantz I would strongly suggest upgrading the stock power cord. I use a Audioquest ERG-3. The difference is pretty amazing.

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Hifi Therapist
23/06/08 20:43

I've compared the Cambridge 840a and Marantz Pm-15s. I favored the Pm-15s which is what I own now. There is something in the top end of all Campridge products that I dislike. Could just be a matter of taste. If you do go with the Marantz I would strongly suggest upgrading the stock power cord. I use a Audioquest NRG-3. The difference is pretty amazing.

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David Mellor
25/06/08 08:49
Hi Steven,personally i,d do the following,add another 9P power amp and monobloc your amplification.......Dave
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