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Marantz SR8002 as PRE & B&K REF 200.7

Hello experts

My current HT setup has a Marantz SR8002 receiver (125W per channel) powering Mythos ST fronts, Mythos 10 center and Mythos Two for rears. I would like to get an opinion if adding a B&K ref 200.7 amp will
1. Improve the quality of sound (music but mainly movies)?
2. Is is worth the investment?
3. If there is a better amp than B&k.
I have seen a similar thread but with both the receiver (150W/Channel) and amp being B&K. I appreciate if anyone can provide feedback on the proposed combination.

Thanks
chandruparsa
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willland
846 posts
 
Marantz(warmish) + B&K(neutralish) = sweet sound. I know with Klipsch speakers, Marantz/B&K combo mates very well.

Bill
duane
189 posts
 
Marantz is not warm unless you compare it to Yamaha. It is neutral. The B&K is slightly bright and grainy but not extreme. Rotel would be a little warmer and Parasound much warmer.

Everything is based on perspective. Klipsch are extremely bright and harsh so to Willand it does make Marantz seem warm.
chandruparsa OP
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Has anyone experienced the Aragon 2005 200W * 5 channel amp. It seems to have good reviews but is no longer in the market as Klipsch does not manufacture the original.
duane
189 posts
 
The Aragon is clean and punchy but has a metallic sheen over the treble. This is only a problem with bright speakers or speakers with metal dome tweeters.

It does sound better left on all the time.
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willland
846 posts
 
Both Marantz and B&K have been described numerously as sounding warm to neutral. With Klipsch speakers, which can tend to be harsh or bright, both my B&K and Marantz really tame that brightness while maintaining plenty of punch and seperation.

Bill
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