Help with upgrade from Marantz 6011


Hi, 

I'm considering upgrading my Marantz 6011 receiver and wanted to get some help.

I use it for both home theater (7 channels) and music.  The speakers are B&W 705 S2 with the matching center channel.

I'm considering migrating to the Marantz 7015 as I've been told the power supply is an upgrade from the 6011 and I should expect to hear an improvement when I'm listening to music.

My other thought is to go to the Arcam and Anthem.  

Any comments?  

Thanks a lot
golfercurt

Showing 1 response by auxinput

The RMB-1085 are Class D amps using switching power supplies.  I had a friend who owned one briefly and the sound was somewhat boring and lacked involvement.  Having 10 channels isn't really needed in your system.

I think you'd be better off buying a new Outlaw 7000x for $999.  It uses linear power supply with Class AB amps boards at 7 x 130 watts per channel.

If you were willing to up the amp budget some, I'd look at the Monoprice Monolith amps.  You could do the 3x200 for $1249 or 5x200 for $1499 (and then use the receiver for any remaining surround speakers).