I have been thinking about trying to upgrade my current set up and am looking for some advice and or input. Current sound is great, but I am looking to take it to the next level.
Current set up is:
Marantz PM6004 integrated amp
Paradigm Studio 20's v4
Marantz UD5007 which is also used to stream music
Apple TV for netflix, itunes, etc...
cheap Fiio DAC for the Apple TV
It's used about 60% for music and 40% for Netflix
The 3 options I am looking at are:
1. Adding a separate AMP in the $500 to $750 range (such as a refurbished Marantz MM7025) to a Marantz SR5005 (which is currently not being used).
I like the sound from the PM6004 more than the SR5005 which is why the SR5005 is not being currently used
2. Purchasing a refurbished Marantz SR7007 for around $650
3. upgrading the speakers to full size speakers in the $2K range
I love the simplicity of the current integrated AMP and the smaller size.
The benefit of going with a receiver is Audyssey, integrated DAC and the ability to integrate a sub if needed. Although the current Studio's put out more than enough bass for me, I know a sub will alleviate them having to do all of the work and will help them excel at the mid's and high's.
One concern I have with going with a separate amp is current space limitations in my set up.
That is also a slight concern with the SR7007 due to its large size.
I am trying to keep things as neat and streamlined as possible.
Any advice on the 3 options? I know option #3 is a lot more than the others but for some reason I have less hesitation with dropping the extra money on speakers than the electronics.
Or will these changes not have any appreciable impact on the sound?
Thanks!
Current set up is:
Marantz PM6004 integrated amp
Paradigm Studio 20's v4
Marantz UD5007 which is also used to stream music
Apple TV for netflix, itunes, etc...
cheap Fiio DAC for the Apple TV
It's used about 60% for music and 40% for Netflix
The 3 options I am looking at are:
1. Adding a separate AMP in the $500 to $750 range (such as a refurbished Marantz MM7025) to a Marantz SR5005 (which is currently not being used).
I like the sound from the PM6004 more than the SR5005 which is why the SR5005 is not being currently used
2. Purchasing a refurbished Marantz SR7007 for around $650
3. upgrading the speakers to full size speakers in the $2K range
I love the simplicity of the current integrated AMP and the smaller size.
The benefit of going with a receiver is Audyssey, integrated DAC and the ability to integrate a sub if needed. Although the current Studio's put out more than enough bass for me, I know a sub will alleviate them having to do all of the work and will help them excel at the mid's and high's.
One concern I have with going with a separate amp is current space limitations in my set up.
That is also a slight concern with the SR7007 due to its large size.
I am trying to keep things as neat and streamlined as possible.
Any advice on the 3 options? I know option #3 is a lot more than the others but for some reason I have less hesitation with dropping the extra money on speakers than the electronics.
Or will these changes not have any appreciable impact on the sound?
Thanks!