NAP V175 + Marantz AV7005 Pre?

Posted by: NickSeattle on 16 September 2011

Would these two play well together, or are there better Pre-amp options out there your prefer?  I want to integrate as gracefully as possible with my NAC 112 / NAP 150 etc., with the idea that the stereo kit will be upgraded over time.  Currently, my aging Denon AVR-4800 has a blown rear channel, and no HDMI; though, admitedly component video seems adequate for my purposes.

 

Thanks for any advice.

 

Posted on: 12 October 2011 by Mr Underhill

Hi Nick,

 

I'm not surprised, and I do sympathise. Some of the features: DLNA; HDMI et al, offer functionality that hits a mark - but like you I found the implimentation doesn't live up to the promise.

 

At least you've made me feel better about sticking with my AV2 - thanks!

 

M

 

Posted on: 13 October 2011 by rackkit
Originally Posted by NickSeattle:

Bye bye, Marantz.  Welcome back, Denon.  Goodbye to many wonderful new features I enjoyed.  After a couple of weeks of effort, I simply could not get near the SQ I was used to with the old 4800, which is, admittedly, a somewhat higher-order piece than the new one.  I spent a couple of hours configuring the Audyssey system, to some good effect.  But for direct, un-EQ'd listening, I could never get the bass to sound substantial in 2.0. whether I set the main speakers to Large or Small, set the sub to Off, toggled LFE / LFE + Main, etc.  Additionally, I was surprised at the decrease in Zone2 SQ:  I hate to say it, but even ceiling speakers seem capable of delivering PRaT when the pre (even an older Japanese example) is up to it.

 

I will never take the pre section for granted again.  Who knew that an old receiver could better a newer, dedicated pre-processor?

I hate returning stuff like this; and what a chore swapping in and out.  Now I am a little gun-shy; and I think the next step up at the Marantz dealer is a big Denon or Mcintosh for relatively huge $.  Maybe providence will deliver an easy-to-demo p/l AV2, if I am patient and lucky.  

 

Nick

It's inevitable that you'll one day end up with an AV2.