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Marantz PM14 S1 and Bowers &Wilkins 702

I have the Marantz TT15 S1 turntable and the SA15 SACD player.


I came to a conclusion to purchase the Bowers and Wilkins 702 floorstands in three months time. I just wanted to find out if anyone has ever tried the above mentioned speakers with the Marantz PM14 S1 Intergrated amplifier.


Will the amp be able to push the 702s?


I am a huge Marantz fan and I doesn't look like they still manufacture stereo pre-amps any more, hence I have opted for the integrated amp. However it doesn't look like the integrated amp has enough power  (my thinking) for the 702s.


If the power is not enough as I think, do you think I should add the Rotel RB1582 or RB1590 power amp and use the integrated amp as a pre-amp? Please help!


 



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mcb854sw
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Your turntable is a great piece for its price. It is not made by Marantz but by Clearaudio in Germany. Marantz sell it for $ 1,500 but the equivalent model with Clearaudio name sell for over $ 2,000.
McIntosh also sells this table under its brand for a lot more.
The TT-15 is a great table and the tonearm is also really good. I have a TT-15 for several years,  I just replaced the cartridge and it sounds really nice.
About the PM14, also agree it will drive the B&Ws very well. 

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