Shock-Late Posted September 21, 2001 Share Posted September 21, 2001 Having to find a new preamp, I currently have the choice between two: one is a remote-controlled Marantz SC80, the other one is a simple rotel RC980BX with only volume and source knobs. The seller says the rotel is better. In fact he sells the rotel at a 30% higher price than the Marantz (wich costs nearly twice a s much when new) because there's much more demand on Rotel. But the Marantz has been completely revised by an audiophile, and all original condos have been remplaced with higher quality stuff. That said, I wasn't able to see any review of the marantz (i've found great reviews of the Rotel). I'd like the marantz because it's less expensive, more beautiful, and it has remote control (quite handy 'cause i'm sitting very far from my electronics). But if it doesn't sound good it's not worth all the stuff. So what do you guys think? Marantz or Rotel? I've got a Musical fidelity typhoon power amp, La scalas, and a kenwood DP7090 Cd player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Bey Posted September 21, 2001 Share Posted September 21, 2001 less is more when it comes to preamps. Mine is a volume control and a remote, and doesn't even need electricity if you are not using the remote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted September 23, 2001 Share Posted September 23, 2001 I cant tell you about the Marantz but the Rotel is a good sounding unit.I heard the Rotel and it sounded very detailed with a large Rotel power amp. Listen to the Marantz then to the Rotel,trust your ears.Be sure the demo is with a good power amp and great quality speakers. TheEAR(s) Now theears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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