I assume you're asking me. I started looking at ELAC B6 before finding a suitable amp to power it, but many says its inefficient and requires more power (hence more money for amp), that brought PM8005 in mind (with the relatively cheap price here in UK).
Else I would just get the PM6005 and look elsewhere for more efficient speaker (can increase budget for speaker then).
Will go to RicherSounds some time next week to have a look.

Actually the PM6005 is also cheap here at RM1.4k, but the indicated price for the coming PM6006 is RM2.4k (closer to M'sia PM6005 price). Maybe they are clearing to make way for new models.

As I can't find any hifi shop here that carries both Marantz amp and ELAC speaker, it would be tough to decide even if I pay the shop a visit. Though general consensus is bigger, more powerful, more expensive = better. The closest competitor to the B6 in that shop is Dali Zensor 3.

Any tips for demoing amps?

imho this not an upgrade,its replacement,sr7010 will consider upgrade

Missing SR7xxx series owner in this thread....

Anyone want to break the ice?

pm6005 wont be weak. i have experience only with old pm7001, wired for biamp (power split to half) to 2.5 way floorstand, plenty of power just 40% on volume knob.

rich man spotted

not rich la,saving up for the best to avoid further upgrade

To avoid further upgrade?

ooo...replacement pun replacement la....no problem...

What I read on the other hand is to spend more on the speakers, not the amp or cables...a bit confused
Anyway, either way those are just general rule of thumb. It should satisfy one and only one ultimate criterion. That's to sound good to your ears. When it melts you / feel the skin orgasm then you've found it...

On the other hand, I translated a Japanese site reviewing PM6006. States that the peak current is improved by 42%. I guess this means more "attack"?

Will go for demo tomorrow.
1) get PM6005 here, speaker options: BW 685 S2, KEF Q300, ELAC B6
2) get PM8005 here, speaker option pretty much limited to ELAC B6 unless I lose control

So far I can't find reason for PM6006, do or die lol.
Discounted PM6005: RM1.4k
Coming PM6006: RM2.4k
Discounted PM8005: RM3.5k
Converted UK price.

This post has been edited by TenNix: Jun 1 2016, 06:22 AM

Should go for B&W. You won't regret

Yeah 6005+685S2 is my first choice now.
Even if the UK PM6005 have any problem in future, no need headache as its not as costly. Maybe can take it as an opportunity to upgrade heh.

Good choice

Went to demo the PM6005 + KEF Q300, harsh, bright, thin is all I can say. Power wise it is pretty good.
They didn't have PM8005 in stock, so I requested the Q300 to be paired with Cambridge Audio CXA80 to see whether the extra power is necessary, overall impression still the same, so I just went with the PM6005.


Out of topic: officially crossed the Q300 from my options. Although the guy says that pair doesn't have much playback time, but I think the general characteristic is not my taste.


Edit: i plug the RCA into phono jack, no wonder my headphone sound weird lol. Changed them to the recorder jack and it's normal now. Using the amp as an eq for my headphone in the meantime

This post has been edited by TenNix: Jun 2 2016, 12:41 AM


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q300 positioned too close together?

Would not say close, there's a TV in between, 2 metres I believe.

The sales guy did mention both amp and speakers are on the bright side though.

Q300 is a very bright speaker without additional woofer. PM6005 built-in DAC also very bright.

Very bright speaker + very bright DAC = harsh

One of the quick solution is to use external DAC. Once have the NA8005, then it is okay. However with Q300, maybe you can try those slower (maybe cheaper) DAC to compensate.

I didn't use the 6005's DAC though

Phone - OPPO HA2 (as DAC) - 3.5mm to phono - PM6005 - Q300

You should try it with the B&W to compare

Oppo HA2....

I use the line out though, not sure if it affects.. Out of topic anyway :/