I personally like the Parasound much better than the Marantz. I saw a real deal on the Marantz about a month ago so I went to audition one. I was rather disappointed in the sound which I found to be rather flat sounding--no real depth to the soundstage. Conversely, I have previously auditioned a number of Parasound amps and I have found them to be a very nice amp with an excellent sound. I would not have buyer's remorse over this one.
hawk i appreciate your advice as i have been combing the forums for quite some time now since i have decided to go from 5.1 to 7.1 and have noticed your very informed responses and your liking for marantz (among others).
so i take it to heart when you suggest the parasound over the marantz.
one more question would be is there really that big of a power difference between the 2.
I would imagine the marantz has more power but the parasond would sound better.
I'm not sure how much better the parasound would sound or how much more power the marantz would have.
sorry that probably wasn't much help i haven't used any parasound equipment just what i've read but have used marantz and i like there power and sound.
it would be a tough choice for me too!
Al
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The Parasound will definitely have more power than the HK. It will also be much more dynamic that the Marantz regardless of which produces the most power.
Like Hawk, I have not been impressed with the sound of the Marantz amp.