soundman
New member
Hello,
So glad I found your posting. I too have the Marantz PM 11S3. I am using it to drive Martin Logan 13 ESL with a Pro-ject RPM 10 Carbon tt and Sumiko Blackbird HO going into the MM phono. I am very satisfied with this integrated particularly the phono stage but have had the itch for an upgrade; presently considering the Michi X-5 integrated. As with any upgrade there are gains in some areas and sometimes losses in others. YOU are the only person who has owned my piece so your perspective on what you gained with the e5000 would be very much appreciated! I am guessing you have not used their phono card? I love too that you auditioned the Diablo 300 and was not smitten. Would you be willing to share the price paid? I am in the US. In some countries the importer almost doubles the retail price. So 12 points off retail by a dealer would make a difference. Thank you in advance for your time and attention to this long post.
So glad I found your posting. I too have the Marantz PM 11S3. I am using it to drive Martin Logan 13 ESL with a Pro-ject RPM 10 Carbon tt and Sumiko Blackbird HO going into the MM phono. I am very satisfied with this integrated particularly the phono stage but have had the itch for an upgrade; presently considering the Michi X-5 integrated. As with any upgrade there are gains in some areas and sometimes losses in others. YOU are the only person who has owned my piece so your perspective on what you gained with the e5000 would be very much appreciated! I am guessing you have not used their phono card? I love too that you auditioned the Diablo 300 and was not smitten. Would you be willing to share the price paid? I am in the US. In some countries the importer almost doubles the retail price. So 12 points off retail by a dealer would make a difference. Thank you in advance for your time and attention to this long post.