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Which is Your Favorite Marantz Amplifier?

I have auditioned many Marantz amplifiers over the years. I admit that I am biased because I now have the PM 15 in my system -- the original 1993 model -- which I believe is the best integrated amplifier that Marantz ever made. It has the most amazing finesse and sound stage that I have ever heard in any integrated amplifier -- no matter what brand. Have a look at this beauty:

http://www.thevintageknob.org/marantz-PM-15.html

You may have a different opinion about Marantz amplifiers. Which is your favorite?
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buconero117
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SM 1000 the 'beast', freon cooled. I brought Tony Cordsmens sample. It had to go when I divorced. Fex ever come on the market at a reasonable price, especially ones that still have there coolant intact.
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almarg
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You may not have had in mind the tube-based amplifiers made by the original Saul Marantz company, but my nomination would be the Marantz 2 monoblock power amplifier.

Manufactured during the late 1950's and the very early 1960's, they are unquestionably among the best sounding vintage tube amplifiers ever made, and perhaps THE best. I had a pair about 20 years ago, which I still regret selling.

Regards,
-- Al
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viridian
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Model 9. All else is gaslight.
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