Former audio lover and back in the game since my teens (now being 52 years old) I bought as a beginner set the Klipsch RP-8000F, Audiolab6000a with a ZEN streamer. Have noting to compare with but wow how have times changed. Loving this current set-up
I'm surprised, because Marantz are generally known for warmth, but in this case, the Audiolab sounds warmer and fuller to me, and the Marantz sounds slightly thinner and brighter, with a more recessed midrange too. I can see now why some think the LS50 is too thin and bright, because it needs to be paired with a really gutsy amp to sound at its best
I couldn't make my mind up, so i bought the Audiolab, 3 months later bought the Marantz . Very happy with both .. The Mission qx1 - qx2 goes great with both amps .
Interesting video. Unfortunately I can hear too many artifacts of the room and compression from UA-cam so maybe not the best comparison out there but thanks nonetheless. Between the two, the Audiolab has the fuller sound and is the one I'd be able to listen to for longer periods.
I have both of these as well as CX-A81. I tried 5 different amplifiers for my test. I prefer a warm full sound and the Marantz is the best of them all to me by a long shot in terms of sound quality. If you take into account features, then the others are not even comparable to the Marantz.
Marantz have detailed and open sound. Audiolab have fuller and rich sound. Both have great tonal range, sound stage and stereo imaging. I guess it depends on the speakers you have. If you have a warm and mellow speakers, go with the Marantz. If you have bright and forward speaker, go with the Audiolab. Either way you have a great network integrated amplifier that has good value for money.
For me, the Audiolab, I've yet to hear a better, more neutral, uncoloured sounding amplifier regardless of price. However, its not really a test as such, music that is so undemanding can hardly bring the best out of any audio equipment.
Every comment is subjective,as mine too.I hear the marantz warmer but almost head-to head for me.One think found different-on the second track the cymbals more detailed and cleaner at marantz.It is only one case/method in a given audio chain with a given room acoustic. And as others wrote these songs not the best for test/comparison. cue: pm7000n produce one in one my pm7005 sounding,I hear it without looking at the screen... I wanted to change it to audiolab 6000a but I am not sure it is a big different to change.I use cd5005 for source,with the pm7005 it is a beautiful and success system in synergy.
I thought the Audiolab would win by a mile, but the Marantz is just a bit worse in the midrange, otherwise almost equal. Speakers with a fuller midrange could be a good match for the Marantz.
In this video I like the Audiolab 6000A more. The voice is clearer in the first song and key instruments are easier to distinguish from each other and sound more natural in the second song. This is what I hear on my headphones.
Midrange and high sounds brighter and clear, wider and roomier. That's how the Audiolab sounds. It better defines the instruments. But i missed jazz and classical music to properly separate these two good amplifiers. Conclusion... Marantz sounds always good but the winner is the Audiolab
hello I would be very happy if since I own the marantz pm 7000n amplifier I would like which floorstanding speakers are best matched so that the pm 7000n can express the potential and talent of the speakers to the fullest? I'm talking about floorstanding loudspeakers with a price order between € 1500 and € 2500…, thank you
Marantz beats audiolab due to its HDAM modules. It's simply. I'm a fan of ken ishiwata and, obviously, of its philosophy and products. I prefer marantz! Beautiful comparison review.
@@michbest I have no doubts..and someone says that the marantz 40n amplifier sounds a little bit less musically than the 7000n too - or something like this - (what hifi review, on line). Personally i will verificate if that it's true (especially if the 40n will be or not "the perfect match" with my lintons heritage). In any case : "degustibus non disputando est".
@@Andrealberelli_83 You can't say some amp is better because it has more musicality. That parameter is just personal preference. Better amplifier will have greater instrument separation, better space, bottom end power and controll etc.
The Audiolab seems to be more focused sounding, with more definition and mid bass weight, but for me the Marantz's less analytical sound is sweeter and less likely to cause fatigue. I think it's mainly the sonic qualities of their different amplifier types.
The microphone used for this video does not do either equipment any justice.... These are both excellent amplifiers, but the Marantz is slightly more dynamic and crisp if you listen to them in person.
Both amplifiers are excellent. I use the Audiolab 6000A (previously Naim) and it sounds superb. This is my first impression after listening to this comparison here: The KEF Speaker overlays the sound with its typical midrange, nasal-like tuning. It is crucial which amplifier is better suited to the properties of these specific speakers. I would also prefer less electronic music and more acoustic instruments. I know roughly what a piano should sound like, but it is not clear how the synth sound was intended.
Audiolab is more dynamic clearer punchier with excellent midrange warm sound ……reminds me of Rotel ra 1520…….Marantz classic not so detailed a bit laid back not so clean but good
Excellent video... these types of videos are hard work. Were both amps set to flat ? I know Marantz was since sourcebdirect was on. Audiolab had more bass, but i prefer the marantz clarity and dynamics. Both very close though.
Damn you're really blasting that Audiolab at -10! Understandably you're using the LS50 Meta at 85db sensitivity, my speakers are rated at 86db sensitivity, but I've never really gone beyond -25 on the volume lol. It's unnaturally too loud for me! But good to know that I have all that headroom in case I decide one day I wanna piss my neighbors! Lol!
Le Marantz sonne bien par contre Audiolab projette la voix de la chanteuse et le rock zst plus aéré sur le Marantz. Audiolab est moins musicale avec du rock.
I have compare your recordings to original songs, and it would seem that your mic or speakers are exagerating nasal sound and also making it all sound much thiner, more dry, less bassy, and you loose that delicasy and detail in singer voice. Those shortcomings are so pronounced that they make there own sound character.
Ciao, non è male come test. Visto e considerato che tutto in rete si distorce, soprattutto quando si tratta di test, avresti dovuto usare della buona musica classica, jazz fusion, blues o jazz. Era più facile per noi riuscire a riconoscere la qualità dei due amplificatori e fornire un giudizio più obbiettivo. Comunque sembra più dettagliato Audiolab.
sorry, but it's stupid test ... It's test of speakers, microphone, youtube compression, amp, headphones or speakers of viewer :-) And bad music, no chance to judge real quality of amps.
Wish you’d just tell us what they sound like, instead of this ridiculous recording of a recording. Come on, does anyone really take this seriously? What you’re hearing here is NOOOOOT what they actually sound like, people. Lol.
I’m not sure why you are complaining. This channel does its thing and many appreciate it. I certainly do. And no I don’t think this is a true demonstration of the sound. But it is still enjoyable. If you don’t care for this format then just go elsewhere. Happy listening.
Former audio lover and back in the game since my teens (now being 52 years old) I bought as a beginner set the Klipsch RP-8000F, Audiolab6000a with a ZEN streamer. Have noting to compare with but wow how have times changed. Loving this current set-up
I'm surprised, because Marantz are generally known for warmth, but in this case, the Audiolab sounds warmer and fuller to me, and the Marantz sounds slightly thinner and brighter, with a more recessed midrange too. I can see now why some think the LS50 is too thin and bright, because it needs to be paired with a really gutsy amp to sound at its best
if you want something better you can set it up in video… 😆
The BEST, Audiolab. For me.
I couldn't make my mind up, so i bought the Audiolab, 3 months later bought the Marantz . Very happy with both .. The Mission qx1 - qx2 goes great with both amps .
8 months on, if u were to keep one, which one pls
@@Fiorano1234 For my music taste which is a fuller midrange, Marantz is my keeper . I sold the audiolab 6000a .
@@shaunyweaver1144 ahh.... I'm on the 7000a right now. Pretty measured and polished.
Can you please compare Audiolab 6000A with Hegel H95 please?
The Audiolab 6000A shows more stage space. Plays music in a larger space. I like it better.
Exactly : I listened carefully to the both of them and yes, soundstage is better with Audiolab and has a much better realistic musical output.
Interesting video. Unfortunately I can hear too many artifacts of the room and compression from UA-cam so maybe not the best comparison out there but thanks nonetheless. Between the two, the Audiolab has the fuller sound and is the one I'd be able to listen to for longer periods.
They both sound a lot like my IPad. Go figure.
I have both of these as well as CX-A81. I tried 5 different amplifiers for my test. I prefer a warm full sound and the Marantz is the best of them all to me by a long shot in terms of sound quality. If you take into account features, then the others are not even comparable to the Marantz.
Hi, have you thoughts on these amps changed? I'm in the market for a PM7000N or Rotel A14 mkii.
Marantz have detailed and open sound. Audiolab have fuller and rich sound. Both have great tonal range, sound stage and stereo imaging. I guess it depends on the speakers you have. If you have a warm and mellow speakers, go with the Marantz. If you have bright and forward speaker, go with the Audiolab. Either way you have a great network integrated amplifier that has good value for money.
Marantz + Wharfedale diamond 12.2 ? And Audiolab + Klipsch RP600 M?
@@jorgenavas6704Yes. Sounds like a good pair.
For me, the Audiolab, I've yet to hear a better, more neutral, uncoloured sounding amplifier regardless of price. However, its not really a test as such, music that is so undemanding can hardly bring the best out of any audio equipment.
Every comment is subjective,as mine too.I hear the marantz warmer but almost head-to head for me.One think found different-on the second track the cymbals more detailed and cleaner at marantz.It is only one case/method in a given audio chain with a given room acoustic.
And as others wrote these songs not the best for test/comparison.
cue: pm7000n produce one in one my pm7005 sounding,I hear it without looking at the screen...
I wanted to change it to audiolab 6000a but I am not sure it is a big different to change.I use cd5005 for source,with the pm7005 it is a beautiful and
success system in synergy.
I thought the Audiolab would win by a mile, but the Marantz is just a bit worse in the midrange, otherwise almost equal. Speakers with a fuller midrange could be a good match for the Marantz.
Nice. They sound exactly the same lol.
I think the same... slowly im going to the conclusion that most difference between devices is price and power of mindset to more expensive devices
@KaczyPL94 speakers make the biggest difference. Amplifiers and DACs will all sound the same
Audiolab for me. Marantz is a hint more expensive with more options though.
I noticed that the Marantz PM7000N, source direct mode was selected, would like to see the comparison if the source direct mode was off
Warmer and rich when off. Brighter and open when on.
In Malaysia it is a "NO Brainer"...... Marantz is overpriced in this part of the world. Luckily Audiolab is here to save the day...
In this video I like the Audiolab 6000A more. The voice is clearer in the first song and key instruments are easier to distinguish from each other and sound more natural in the second song. This is what I hear on my headphones.
Exactly what I heard…on an iPad.
Midrange and high sounds brighter and clear, wider and roomier. That's how the Audiolab sounds. It better defines the instruments. But i missed jazz and classical music to properly separate these two good amplifiers.
Conclusion...
Marantz sounds always good but the winner is the Audiolab
hello I would be very happy if since I own the marantz pm 7000n amplifier I would like which floorstanding speakers are best matched so that the pm 7000n can express the potential and talent of the speakers to the fullest? I'm talking about floorstanding loudspeakers with a price order between € 1500 and € 2500…, thank you
sonus faber sonetto V and I'm on cloud nine
one for the Marantz
Marantz beats audiolab due to its HDAM modules. It's simply. I'm a fan of ken ishiwata and, obviously, of its philosophy and products. I prefer marantz! Beautiful comparison review.
Does it? I dont think so...
@@michbest I have no doubts..and someone says that the marantz 40n amplifier sounds a little bit less musically than the 7000n too - or something like this - (what hifi review, on line). Personally i will verificate if that it's true (especially if the 40n will be or not "the perfect match" with my lintons heritage). In any case : "degustibus non disputando est".
@@Andrealberelli_83 You can't say some amp is better because it has more musicality. That parameter is just personal preference. Better amplifier will have greater instrument separation, better space, bottom end power and controll etc.
I'm sorry for my phone automatic corrector but: "degustibus non disputandum est".
The Audiolab seems to be more focused sounding, with more definition and mid bass weight, but for me the Marantz's less analytical sound is sweeter and less likely to cause fatigue. I think it's mainly the sonic qualities of their different amplifier types.
I also think the LS50's and the Audiolab both favor the center mids a bit, so maybe not the best pairing in that way.
I have been informed by Thomas B that both are class A/B designs. Not so different. 🙂
The microphone used for this video does not do either equipment any justice.... These are both excellent amplifiers, but the Marantz is slightly more dynamic and crisp if you listen to them in person.
The winner is very obvious...Audiolab with full range, wide sound stage and authoritative sound. Amazing budget amp.
Both amplifiers are excellent. I use the Audiolab 6000A (previously Naim) and it sounds superb.
This is my first impression after listening to this comparison here:
The KEF Speaker overlays the sound with its typical midrange, nasal-like tuning. It is crucial which amplifier is better suited to the properties of these specific speakers.
I would also prefer less electronic music and more acoustic instruments. I know roughly what a piano should sound like, but it is not clear how the synth sound was intended.
All it said is that the audiolab has a better match with the speakers, change speakers and it might be the other way around
Audiolab is a clear winner here. But Marantz is pretty awesome as well :)
Hello, in my audiolab 6000a i have a transformer hum, audible when i bend over the top cover is this normal?
I don't hear any humming sound from 6000A
The Audiolab wins for me.
What song is at 3:17 ?
Audiolab !
Overall winner! Audiolab!!
Audiolab is more dynamic clearer punchier with excellent midrange warm sound ……reminds me of Rotel ra 1520…….Marantz classic not so detailed a bit laid back not so clean but good
LOL Marantz is "not so detailed" vs Audiolab? I own both ant trust me Audiolab sounds like put blanket on Focal speakers...
@@luxpiotr u mean they spoil the show with Focals?
Excellent video... these types of videos are hard work. Were both amps set to flat ? I know Marantz was since sourcebdirect was on. Audiolab had more bass, but i prefer the marantz clarity and dynamics. Both very close though.
Damn you're really blasting that Audiolab at -10! Understandably you're using the LS50 Meta at 85db sensitivity, my speakers are rated at 86db sensitivity, but I've never really gone beyond -25 on the volume lol. It's unnaturally too loud for me! But good to know that I have all that headroom in case I decide one day I wanna piss my neighbors! Lol!
Marantz sounds more refined. I have been using a 6000A.
At that volume I like the Marantz. The voice sounds softer and not in your face
Le Marantz sonne bien par contre Audiolab projette la voix de la chanteuse et le rock zst plus aéré sur le Marantz. Audiolab est moins musicale avec du rock.
Audiolab 6000A
The Marantz has wobbly basetones, like they don´t get to play when other instruments takes to much place. It it UA-cam or for real?
UA-cam and his microphone
I have compare your recordings to original songs, and it would seem that your mic or speakers are exagerating nasal sound and also making it all sound much thiner, more dry, less bassy, and you loose that delicasy and detail in singer voice. Those shortcomings are so pronounced that they make there own sound character.
Audiofile is crystal clear sound
Very good comparism this time 👍
Soundstage is a bit better with Audiolab + musical separation is a bit better + dynamics about the same.
Ciao, non è male come test. Visto e considerato che tutto in rete si distorce, soprattutto quando si tratta di test, avresti dovuto usare della buona musica classica, jazz fusion, blues o jazz. Era più facile per noi riuscire a riconoscere la qualità dei due amplificatori e fornire un giudizio più obbiettivo. Comunque sembra più dettagliato Audiolab.
Who is the artist of Remember Me ? Thank you for your video 👍
Marloe
Songs1 Audiolab songs 2 Marantz 😁✌️✌️
Audiolab ☝🏼
Audiolab win
Cruel voice from Mortal Kombat )))))
audiolab is monster
I like Marantz.
valami jó zenén, rock, blues kellett volna , nem ez az idegesítő nyávogás
így azonnal kikapcs
Audiolab clearly
Audiolab +1
sorry, but it's stupid test ... It's test of speakers, microphone, youtube compression, amp, headphones or speakers of viewer :-) And bad music, no chance to judge real quality of amps.
Marantz is the ultimate winner
Same sound.
Audiolab chyba lepszy dźwięk, szkoda że kolumny nie są normalne :)
Tez tak uwazam chociaz roznica nie jest duza🙂 acz kolwiek na Nickelback to chyba jednak Marantz🙂
@@mietekkowalski935 nie ma wielkiej różnicy pomiędzy nimi
@@gregorymovieshorts Wielkiej nie ma🙂A o co chodzi z kolumnami? Sa ok👍👍👍
I see no difference only price difference
I think people's 👂 must be painted on. audio lab is a much better sound 🎶
Through UA-cam compression 😂?
Same...
I do not like both soundwise
I can barely hear a difference
Sounds like Spotify and not a high res track . Typical mp3 sound
I am confused. People are hearing Sound check over their iPhone speakers 😂
Only stupid people. I'm using my laptop with a quality pair of headphones
@@DougMen1 You're so smart.
Please change this music... it is very annoying.
and depressing..
Wish you’d just tell us what they sound like, instead of this ridiculous recording of a recording. Come on, does anyone really take this seriously? What you’re hearing here is NOOOOOT what they actually sound like, people. Lol.
Agree!!
I appreciate this video. I prefer this type of sound demo because they're hard to find
I’m not sure why you are complaining. This channel does its thing and many appreciate it. I certainly do. And no I don’t think this is a true demonstration of the sound. But it is still enjoyable. If you don’t care for this format then just go elsewhere. Happy listening.
Guitars sounds awfull, as drumms, like on 70$DAC with 100$ acoustics.
No difference!!!
Both good through Bowers PX8 headphones….