if you're happy with the streaming from your ae it would seem redundant to get a streaming receiver like the marantz--you're paying for features you don't need. esp. since your speakers are very easy to drive, i'd think a nad or a cambridge axa35 would do fine, though for a few bucks more something like the ps audio sprout would be an upgrade
Basic NAD Vs. Bells/Whistles Marantz Int. Amp
Streaming only/musical tastes all over the map…light-to-non-existent on Classical and Rap, Heavier on Jazz, Rock and Pop. Using Klipsch RP-600M speakers in an art studio/workshop environment that’s sort of “garage-like” except that it’s air conditioned when occupied…the resident lizards and occasional wasp and I are on first name basis, lol. Using a new, eero mesh WiFi system there that’s working really well getting Tidal into an Airport Express > aging, Sherwood receiver presently.
Does a NAD C316 BEE V2 utilizing the existing Airport Express as streaming device — or — a Marantz PM7000N seem like the best integrated amp upgrade here? To be honest, I like the Marantz but have concerns about the old “more stuff to break down” axiom (computer chip thingies/etc.) in tandem with the fact that it’s going to be used in a harsher than usual setting. Am I worrying too much here?
Thanks in advance!
Does a NAD C316 BEE V2 utilizing the existing Airport Express as streaming device — or — a Marantz PM7000N seem like the best integrated amp upgrade here? To be honest, I like the Marantz but have concerns about the old “more stuff to break down” axiom (computer chip thingies/etc.) in tandem with the fact that it’s going to be used in a harsher than usual setting. Am I worrying too much here?
Thanks in advance!