Gary,
I went through this same dilemma last year. From all the research I could find, it appears the performance of these two is about the same.
I chose the Fanfare in the end because it also has a remote and presets.
I am quite happy with my decision, as I use my system far more now.
I would be curious as to how the McIntosh 7084 competes against these two as well.
There are quite a few of the older McIntosh MR78 and MR80's available right now. From what I have read, these will out perform both of these, but I really like having remote and presets!
I went through this same dilemma last year. From all the research I could find, it appears the performance of these two is about the same.
I chose the Fanfare in the end because it also has a remote and presets.
I am quite happy with my decision, as I use my system far more now.
I would be curious as to how the McIntosh 7084 competes against these two as well.
There are quite a few of the older McIntosh MR78 and MR80's available right now. From what I have read, these will out perform both of these, but I really like having remote and presets!