Good morning, the model 30 is about $1,500. more expensive then the Marantz PM8006. If your ever compared these model’s is the cost difference worth it? Besides power & esthetic’s they have the same inputs and outputs Thanks in advance
Yeah, there is definitely a big price jump, what makes it hard is that they both have very different vibes sonically. The PM range has a much warmer tone than the Model 30 but the Model 30 has better dynamics. Unfortunately, because the Model 30 is a different range with different priorities to the PM range it makes it hard to do a direct comparison in that regard. You would really need to compare the 2 side by side to make a well-informed decision, but that said if you don't have the ability to do that the PM8006 is still a fantastic amplifier.
@@living_entertainment I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to reply. I had an Amazon credit of $500.00 and decided to purchase the PM 8006 because I don’t listen very loudly so 70 watts should be plenty and I like the fact that there’s a mid range tone control but most importantly I felt that I would prefer it’s AB topology over the Model 30’s ncore hypex topology and I’m very happy with the unit. The Model 30 might have better dynamics as you stated but coming from an Onkyo TX-SR705 av receiver this PM blows it away. I have an older Arcam irDac and am using it with an external Sbooster liner power supply, I recently purchased the Denefrips Ares II and with my Node 2i and Oppo UDP203 connected too both and A/Bing them the older Arcam with its Burr Brown dacs sound much better especially the rhythm, pace, depth and better low end. Anyway I think you have an informative and honest channel and I wish you much luck and success going forward. Best✌🏼
We haven't had a chance to pair the LS50 Meta up yet (and honestly we recommend pairing those speakers up with the KC62 when the option is there) but it might be something we revisit in a future video as we have got to pair up other speakers since filming with some very fun results.
I am fan of Marantz Sound, could you please give a sound comparison between Marantz and Rotel? In this case Marantz Model 30 with Rotel RA 1572 MKII. Marantz is increasing their prices. I'm considering the Rotel RA 1572 instead of Model 30. Will be interesting to comparing the Marantz Model 30 vs Marantz PM 6007, could be existing any drastic difference in sound because in price is huge. Thanks in Advance!
We have found the Model 30 much MUCH more generous with speaker pairing than the Rotel RA 1572 MKII. It is significantly more detailed in terms of sound and imaging than the PM 6007 as well with enough power to drive speakers with more authority.
In all fairness your difference between the evo and b&w sounding surely the price difference between both these speakers counter that. Also your reviews in general seem to always favour b&w. You obviously like metal tweeters.
Not always the case, you can get killer sound pairing some cheaper speakers with higher-end amps and likewise, there are some expensive speakers that sound amazing on more entry-level amps as well. In terms of Metal, Daniel is the only person here who enjoys listening to it, and I don't think I have ever seen him play it on Bowers of any price level, he tends to stick to the Wharfedale Heritage line and Monitor Audio Gold series for the genre. Nat is the one that does most of the speaker and amplifier reviews and he tends to listen to mostly Americana and Soul.
Pricing is a little different in Australia and we have since paired it up with other speakers such as the B&W 703 S2 and Wharfedale Lintons and had exceptional results.
@@stephenhooper26 No worries at all! Daniel is hoping to revisit this product (not to mention get one for home) for a speaker recommendations video in the future. Thanks for subscribing!
It's is a very rare imported virgin acrylic . 😎 Seriously i couldn't tell the difference until it was pointed out to me . Other than that somewhat psychological barrier, the unit is extremely well built with a bit of heft to it and it sounds superb.
the marantz 30 is NOt your typical class D . i had a vincent 237 mkll prior to the marantz and the sound stage and clarity is pretty much the same minus a bit of 3 dimensionality in the Marantz . however as i put more hours on the Marantz ,it is opening up and gaining some depth .the clarity is superb coupled with my polk L600s with very deep and tight bass very high highs and a creamy mid range . so far i love it .
@@siriosstar4789 thanks bought and honestly liked however I am using Marantz 14S1 as preamplifier and Model 20 as power. I am getting the best of both world
Good morning, the model 30 is about $1,500. more expensive then the Marantz PM8006. If your ever compared these model’s is the cost difference worth it? Besides power & esthetic’s they have the same inputs and outputs
Thanks in advance
Yeah, there is definitely a big price jump, what makes it hard is that they both have very different vibes sonically. The PM range has a much warmer tone than the Model 30 but the Model 30 has better dynamics. Unfortunately, because the Model 30 is a different range with different priorities to the PM range it makes it hard to do a direct comparison in that regard. You would really need to compare the 2 side by side to make a well-informed decision, but that said if you don't have the ability to do that the PM8006 is still a fantastic amplifier.
@@living_entertainment I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to reply. I had an Amazon credit of $500.00 and decided to purchase the PM 8006 because I don’t listen very loudly so 70 watts should be plenty and I like the fact that there’s a mid range tone control but most importantly I felt that I would prefer it’s AB topology over the Model 30’s ncore hypex topology and I’m very happy with the unit. The Model 30 might have better dynamics as you stated but coming from an Onkyo TX-SR705 av receiver this PM blows it away. I have an older Arcam irDac and am using it with an external Sbooster liner power supply, I recently purchased the Denefrips Ares II and with my Node 2i and Oppo UDP203 connected too both and A/Bing them the older Arcam with its Burr Brown dacs sound much better especially the rhythm, pace, depth and better low end. Anyway I think you have an informative and honest channel and I wish you much luck and success going forward. Best✌🏼
I just checked the price on the Model 30 and it lists at $2999 -- did the price double in 8 months?!
Try it out on the Focal Sopra 1 - works well...
Hello there..Nice review...is this amp CLASS A/B or D....THANKS.
Hi, could you give some idea what amp would go well with the EVO 4.4? I was hoping the Marantz 30 would pair well but it didn't look like the case.
Fab Choice ! Keep going ...
We are absolutely loving this amp at the moment!
@@living_entertainment Just to understand it better a little comparison would be nice , thanks
How's the sound of this with the new Polk Reserves? I have the R700 currently powered by the Marantz PM7000N
We aren't a polk dealer so its not a combination we have tried, hopefully someone in the comments can help. :)
What are your thoughts on pairing the Model 30 pair with the LS50 Meta / KC62?
We haven't had a chance to pair the LS50 Meta up yet (and honestly we recommend pairing those speakers up with the KC62 when the option is there) but it might be something we revisit in a future video as we have got to pair up other speakers since filming with some very fun results.
@@living_entertainment Thanks. Add in a Marantz TT-15 and the combo would at least be visually stunning.
any thoughts on the model 30 paired with paradigm 11 v7 speakers?
Never heard them so unfortunately have no idea how they would sound together.
Please review the SACD.
We actually just finished filming our review of the SACD30n yesterday so it should be out soon. :)
I am fan of Marantz Sound, could you please give a sound comparison between Marantz and Rotel? In this case Marantz Model 30 with Rotel RA 1572 MKII. Marantz is increasing their prices. I'm considering the Rotel RA 1572 instead of Model 30. Will be interesting to comparing the Marantz Model 30 vs Marantz PM 6007, could be existing any drastic difference in sound because in price is huge. Thanks in Advance!
We have found the Model 30 much MUCH more generous with speaker pairing than the Rotel RA 1572 MKII. It is significantly more detailed in terms of sound and imaging than the PM 6007 as well with enough power to drive speakers with more authority.
@@living_entertainment Ok, great point, nice to know! Thanks a Lot! I really appreciate, means a lot at moment to decide!
Model 30 vs PM 6007? interesting, but $600 vs $2500? I hear people say the PM8006 is way better than the 6007.
In all fairness your difference between the evo and b&w sounding surely the price difference between both these speakers counter that. Also your reviews in general seem to always favour b&w. You obviously like metal tweeters.
Not always the case, you can get killer sound pairing some cheaper speakers with higher-end amps and likewise, there are some expensive speakers that sound amazing on more entry-level amps as well.
In terms of Metal, Daniel is the only person here who enjoys listening to it, and I don't think I have ever seen him play it on Bowers of any price level, he tends to stick to the Wharfedale Heritage line and Monitor Audio Gold series for the genre.
Nat is the one that does most of the speaker and amplifier reviews and he tends to listen to mostly Americana and Soul.
Bit of a miss match the Bowers and Monitor speakers both over £3000 Wharefdale £1000 so I would expect the dearest speaker to perform better
Pricing is a little different in Australia and we have since paired it up with other speakers such as the B&W 703 S2 and Wharfedale Lintons and had exceptional results.
@@living_entertainment Big thank you for replying.Great channel always tune in
@@stephenhooper26 No worries at all! Daniel is hoping to revisit this product (not to mention get one for home) for a speaker recommendations video in the future. Thanks for subscribing!
Nice, real amplifiers only have one set of speaker terminals.
Plastic on the front panel of a $2000+ product is unacceptable.
It's is a very rare imported virgin acrylic . 😎
Seriously i couldn't tell the difference until it was pointed out to me .
Other than that somewhat psychological barrier, the unit is extremely well built with a bit of heft to it and it sounds superb.
@@siriosstar4789 It's above all contempt for the customer, and the incredible drop in quality of hifi equipment over the past forty.
Class D deal breaker. Hope not as screechy sound as NAD
the marantz 30 is NOt your typical class D . i had a vincent 237 mkll prior to the marantz and the sound stage and clarity is pretty much the same minus a bit of 3 dimensionality in the Marantz . however as i put more hours on the Marantz ,it is opening up and gaining some depth .the clarity is superb coupled with my polk L600s with very deep and tight bass very high highs and a creamy mid range . so far i love it .
@@siriosstar4789 thanks bought and honestly liked however I am using Marantz 14S1 as preamplifier and Model 20 as power. I am getting the best of both world
Ugly design!