Cannot speak to the Portal unit as i have not heard it. From what i have read, it would indeed be worth consideration. The Marantz I own, and it is great. I use it in a secondary system. It is not quite my primary system McIntosh MA6600, but darn good. It could easily serve as my main amp. Having as many features such as remote, headphone and HT pass through and phono input I value. I appreciate gear one can grow into if need be.
Beyond features of course is the sound coming out of it. It is sweet, well constructed, handsome, it is very, very good.
Post your result. Happy hunting.
Beyond features of course is the sound coming out of it. It is sweet, well constructed, handsome, it is very, very good.
Post your result. Happy hunting.