Marantz MM7055 to drive 4ohm-speakers?

[sjcguy]

I am ready to pull the trigger for a new 5ch amp. I had a chance to buy a mint Rotel RMB-1075 at my area and the seller didn't want to wait for my final decision. I am now looking into Emo XPA5 or an used MM7055 (50% off MSRP). The problem is that the Marantz doesn't public the Amp performance at 4ohm loads and I don't know if it's a problem.
thanks
tran.

 

[j_garcia]

ALL Marantz are only rated to 6 Ohm operation right on the back panel which is why they don't publish 4 Ohm specs, but I have run my 8300 and PM7200, and previously my MA500 monoblocks, with 4 Ohm speakers. As long as you don't go crazy with the volume, it should be OK.

I'd still say you'd be better off with the XPA-5.

 

[sjcguy]

No, I don't go crazy with the volume.

 

[fuzz092888]

I agree, if those are the two amps you really want, then I'd go with the emo. Will you be using all 5 channels on whatever amp you get?

 

[sjcguy]

For now I only use 3 channels and will be using another two once my daughter goes to school and I can clean up her toys.

Would you be able to comment on Rotel RMB-1075? Looks like he couldn't sell and lowered to $450, mint condition with box.

 

[fuzz092888]

I can comment on the 1075, I happen to own one. I think the 1075 is a great amp and at 450 that's a great price IMO. It's smooth and drives whatever I throw at it with ease. For 450 I don't think you'd be disappointed with it at all and would be hard pressed to find something better at that price.

 

[sjcguy]

Cool, I will ask if he lets me audit with his B&W speakers. it's the same guy I bought the TFM-45
tran.

 

[fuzz092888]

Any luck on the rotel?

 

[sjcguy]

Hello,
Not yet, I will pick it up tonight or tomorrow night.
I will keep you posted and thanks for the input.
tran

 

[sjcguy]

Just picked it up and it's in pristine condition, inside out, no sign of dust and the wires are still shiny. He hooked up the amp with a McIntosh preamp and Martin Logan ES speakers and I am impressed. I played the songs that I know my amp is struggling with at moderate volume and the Rotel is like cruising.

tran

 

[GranteedEV]

It's plenty powerful, but overpriced.

 

[fuzz092888]

It's plenty powerful, but overpriced.

For the performance it delivers, probably. But I like the way it looks, sooo..........yea. I guess I'm a little more like ADTG than I'd like to admit

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

For the performance it delivers, probably. But I like the way it looks, sooo..........yea. I guess I'm a little more like ADTG than I'd like to admit

Let's face it, you guys are all in denial!

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

It's plenty powerful, but overpriced.

Yeah, 120wpc x 5ch is alright.

Crown needs to offer a 5ch version of the XLS1500 : 300wpc 8ohm/ 525wpc 4ohm/ 775wpc 2ohm for $600.

 

[sjcguy]

sounds like you guys are very serious about Crown amps. I thought they are for DJ only, not for home use.
tran.