RichardW Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Just got a set of rp8000fs and the rp404c center channel. Running them on a Marantz sr6010. Looking for a recommendation on a 3 channel amp SS amp that would sound warmer than the Marantz. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 @RichardW, Welcome to the forum. Warmer because the Marantz is not warm enough? Maybe look at a B&K Reference 200.3, Reference 4430, or a Reference 3220. B&K uses Mosfet output transistors which are considered by many to be "warmer" sounding than amps with bipolar transistors. I would have to agree with that from my experience. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardW Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 Thanks For the reply Bill. The Marantz sounds great for movies but when I use it for music it comes across as bright sounding, almost tinny. I tried hooking up my old adcom 555 and they have a greater soundstage but even “brighter” sounding if you will. Looking for a smoother sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, RichardW said: The Marantz sounds great for movies but when I use it for music it comes across as bright sounding, almost tinny. Funny you say that because I think non Reference Marantz now leans more neutral than their iconic stereo receivers and integrated amps of the 70's. I am a neutral kind of guy for HT and music so though I really liked the B&K amps I used to own and their warmer presentation , the more neutral Acurus amps I currently own really extract what I prefer in sound. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardW Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 Going to give the speakers a little more time to “break in” before I do anything. Sound stage is amazing compared to the Paradigm Reference Studios I have but they had a smoother sound with music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenrikTJ Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 When you listen to music, do you activate pure direct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardW Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 Yes. Always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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