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upgrade transport or amps..advice please

In system consisting of mirage OM 6s, proceed AVP2, 5 marantz ma 500s,arcam alpha 8 cd player(used as transport) and pioneer elite 47 A (with TMC cabling) what would make the more significant difference to 2 channel music experience....upgrade of left and right Amps(budget max $1500-$2000 us ) or a levinson 37 transport which I could acquire for $2000 US in mint condition..if amps please give suggestions.... thanks for your thoughts
dtebbutt
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
The Marantz were designed for hometheater, In that price range you can find some GREAT amps that will light that system up for ya.

Dave
rgairns
35 posts
 
Nope. MLB changed the rules -- it takes four strikes. NOW the Marantz is gone. ;-)
dtebbutt OP
19 posts
 
thanks guys..keep the pitches coming Dave
egoss
124 posts
 
Ditch the Marantz for an Audio Van Alstine stereo amp. Look here:
http://www.avahifi.com/
Absolutely can't be beat for the money. The FET Valve 350Ex will knock your socks off for $1750. Here's the info:
http://www.avahifi.com/root/equipment/amplifier/fetvalve_350ex.htm

A high quality amp - the choice is really yours :-) - will certainly improve your system MUCH more than a transport change. I'm not saying all transports sound alike, but you've got a decent one and your amps aren't really up to snuff.

Good Luck!
Ed
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