Narrowed down the list after doing some more reading on the Marantz amps. Won't be looking for a Marantz as that might be a bit too warm.
I love the 9090 and will keep it, I don't even think of upgrading to one of the higher G models.
Reason: 2 phones out, pretty rare to find in vintage amps, a dream for comparing.
And I will add a Pioneer anyway so in my eyes this will be the perfect team.
Still keeping my little Aiwa as well, no use to sell it, it's just too good for what I paid for it.
So it comes down to this: I can get an SX-1280 in a few months or I can wait for an SX-1980.
It will be used for phones of course but also to drive the Kappa 7As and maybe a nice pair of Diatones later on (around 200W).
Any advice on this choice for my final vintage amp?
I love the 9090 and will keep it, I don't even think of upgrading to one of the higher G models.
Reason: 2 phones out, pretty rare to find in vintage amps, a dream for comparing.
And I will add a Pioneer anyway so in my eyes this will be the perfect team.
Still keeping my little Aiwa as well, no use to sell it, it's just too good for what I paid for it.
So it comes down to this: I can get an SX-1280 in a few months or I can wait for an SX-1980.
It will be used for phones of course but also to drive the Kappa 7As and maybe a nice pair of Diatones later on (around 200W).
Any advice on this choice for my final vintage amp?