russel1972
Active Member
I realize that you have to hear and decide on your. By looking at specs only, which of the following would let you have access to the greatest variety of speakers?
Based on watts RMS, 20 hz to 20 Khz, 4 ohms and 8 ohms
Marantz 2275 75 watts RMS with 8 ohms or 4 ohms
Akai AM 2850 85 watts with 8 ohms and 95 watts 4 ohms
Akai AM A90 130 watts 8 ohms and 180 with 4 ohms
The Marantz has a problem with monitor button source/tape. The button will not stay in.
The A90 will have to be gone through. I suspect that the power switch is gone.
The AM 2850 just has to gone through with deoxit only. Works very well otherwise.
I tend to buy used on Kijiji and look at specs. Did not buy a pair of speakers because they are rated at 4 ohms. Don't want to buy and find that they are virtually unusable. Some speakers require higher current to drive.
Of the three, which would be the most flexible. Used in a small room so everything can be considered as nearfield. By spec only. At low volume, can't notice any quality difference between Akai and Marantz.
Some times, it is still cheaper to have old, undiscriminating ears.
Thanks Al
Based on watts RMS, 20 hz to 20 Khz, 4 ohms and 8 ohms
Marantz 2275 75 watts RMS with 8 ohms or 4 ohms
Akai AM 2850 85 watts with 8 ohms and 95 watts 4 ohms
Akai AM A90 130 watts 8 ohms and 180 with 4 ohms
The Marantz has a problem with monitor button source/tape. The button will not stay in.
The A90 will have to be gone through. I suspect that the power switch is gone.
The AM 2850 just has to gone through with deoxit only. Works very well otherwise.
I tend to buy used on Kijiji and look at specs. Did not buy a pair of speakers because they are rated at 4 ohms. Don't want to buy and find that they are virtually unusable. Some speakers require higher current to drive.
Of the three, which would be the most flexible. Used in a small room so everything can be considered as nearfield. By spec only. At low volume, can't notice any quality difference between Akai and Marantz.
Some times, it is still cheaper to have old, undiscriminating ears.
Thanks Al