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post #16 of 17
11/4/11 at 5:58am
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I'm using a Marantz PM8004, and it drives them quite well, but the only comparison I have for them would be an old gutless Denon AVR unit I've since sold. So no help on the Cambridge in specific, though the Cambridge you mention and my Marantz are roughly even in terms of output. 75 vs 70w @ 8ohms. Which is more than enough.

 

I might spend a little more on an amp though since they generally last quite a while if upgrade-itus doesn't come into play.

 

And let's just hope it was only a spot of bad luck and nothing more with your 404s.

 

Cheers.

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post #17 of 17
11/14/11 at 6:23am

I think the Marantz PM8004 and Azur 650A are similar enough (specification) to be a direct comparison, I'm glad to hear that's enough power to drive the Cantius series nicely. I always thought my next purchase would be separate pre-amp/amplifier but it seems every few years I put this off, the price goes up! The main reason I consider another integrated amplifier is because with the addition of the Azur 651A the price has dropped significantly on the 650A, the only difference I can see is the addition of a USB audio input (not an issue considering I have the DacMagic).

 

My problem now is finding a good home for my recently restored AX-570 and still waiting for the 404's to cross the pond. 

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