andynz Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) Insurance is paying out on my amplifier that was water damaged a month or so ago (a Rotel RA-935BX). If you had the choice, would you go for (and why): - Rotel A10 Integrated Amp (https://www.rotel.com.au/products/rotel-a10-integrated-amplifier) OR - Marantz PM5005 (https://www.us.marantz.com/us/products/pages/ProductDetails.aspx?CatId=hificomponents&ProductId=PM5005) Would be paired with Q Acoustic 3050 floor standers. Also, both amps come with a built in phono stage, would these likely be better than my Pro-Ject Phono Box I am using in my current set up? Cheers Andrew Edited January 20, 2019 by andynz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I owned a Marantz PM5004 and a PM6004 before eventually upgrading to a 2nd hand PM8004. If I had to choose between a PM5005 and the Rotel A10, I would probably go with the Rotel just because of the Preamp out/trigger feature that may come in handy down the road. THAT SAID, based on my own experience, I would recommend keeping an eye out for a used Marantz PM800(4/5/6). I see them come up used for around $500 (in the US) here and there and I am really happy with mine. Although, if you're in NZ/AU area, I understand that the prices/market for stuff like this is much different than in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andynz Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Thanks for your advice. Yes, we're not so spoiled for choice here in New Zealand on the second hand market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 17 hours ago, Tardcore said: I would recommend keeping an eye out for a used Marantz PM800(4/5/6) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I'm a fan of Rotel; and they use a nice MM. Not sure the comparability of the RA-1062/RA-1570 to the A-10; but I've enjoyed their onboard phonos. But also On 1/20/2019 at 6:48 PM, Tardcore said: I would recommend keeping an eye out for a used higher end amp; if you are able to find something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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