Originally Posted by
Pharos
The Marantz had a clearly 'buzzy' sound, immediately dismissable, but that ATC was clear. We were both surprised because Marantz is suppose to be top end stuff.
Marantz have stuck their badge on all sorts from proper high end amps to the nastiest, cheapest crap you can imagine (I know, a friend had a CD player and an amp that were some of the worst sounding kit I have ever heard).
It's a shame but there are very few Jap brands that have not gone right down to the bottom of the market at some point.
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.