Which amp: Marantz PM-44SE or PM-50?

[lohita]

Hi All, I'm looking for a bit of help in choosing a stereo integrated amplifer. Firstly a few details on my current setup - right now I have the following:

• Amplifier: Marantz PM-50
• Speakers: B&W Vision 202
• Turntable: Akai AP-D210

I use it predominantly to listen to my record collection, though I'm hoping to be able to get a chromecast audio soon to stream music to it as well.

I recently came across a used Marantz PM-44SE and a friend of mine recommended it saying it would be better matched to my speakers than my current amplifier. Is that the case, or is the amplifier I use currently a better match for my speakers? Any help would be most appreciated.

Also, on a side note, does anyone have a good guide to matching speakers to amplifiers?

Thanks in advance!

 

[TheWarrior]

Hi All, I'm looking for a bit of help in choosing a stereo integrated amplifer. Firstly a few details on my current setup - right now I have the following:

• Amplier: Marantz PM-50
• Speakers: B&W Vision 202
• Turntable: Akai AP-D210

I use it predominantly to listen to my record collection, though I'm hoping to be able to get a chromecast audio soon to stream music to it as well.

I recently came across a used Marantz PM-44SE and a friend of mine recommended it saying it would be better matched to my speakers than my current amplifier. Is that the case, or is the amplifier I use currently a better match for my speakers? Any help would be most appreciated.

Also, on a side note, does anyone have a good guide to matching speakers to amplifiers?

Thanks in advance!

It would be an incredible waste of money to swap out amps. There is nothing to be gained, what you have is perfect for ANY stereo setup!

No guide necessary for speaker matching. You only need to 'match' the speakers impedance to the amp. Impedance exists in AC circuits, it is like resistance, but it also exhibits phase and magnitude.

Simply: The lower the number, such as 4 ohms for your speakers, suggests a slightly more difficult load to drive, whereas 6 or 8 ohm speakers are more commonplace, and can be driven by just about any amp!

 

[lohita]

Thanks Warrior! So does that mean that I don't need to worry about the amplifier being bright, etc, when it comes to matching my speakers?

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Thanks Warrior! So does that mean that I don't need to worry about the amplifier being bright, etc, when it comes to matching my speakers?

100% Correct.