MC255 or MC312
I started this new thread for anoutsos who couldn't start the thread himself.
So, I wanted to ask for some advice on whether I should upgrade my Marantz MM8077 to the new McIntosh MC255 or add a MC312 to my Marantz AV8801+MM8077 combo, so that I can improve stereo performance. I have the B&W 805d2 and I am planning to upgrade my centre and surrounds to B&W diamonds later (probably to the 805 or 804 models). However, I currently only use my old B&W 600 series for centre and surround HT duties. I should say that I love both music and movies and my priority is sound performance for both. I also love to listen multichannel music on SACD and Blu-ray.
I know that the consensus is that a stereo amp like the MC312 is going to be way better for music than a multichannel amp. But I was wondering if people here think that the MC255 is a good compromise, especially if I am not likely to upgrade to the 803d/802d/800d models of B&W.
Thank you
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