One of the Best Amps for B&W 705 S2? [Sound Battle] B&W 705 S2 vs Cambridge Audio CXA81 W/B&W 705 S2

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This video is a sound comparison between Marantz PM7000N and Cambridge Audio CXA81 with B&W 705 S2.

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Timecodes
0:00 - intro
0:23 - All the way up / Electronic / by Hadar Sopher
1:03 - Bedroom / Soul & RnB, Pop / by Raquel Castro, The Wildcardz
1:46 - Boost Your Power / Rock / by CustomMelody
2:44 - Chemtrails / Cinematic / by Semo
3:35 - Get Ready / Cinematic, Rock, Pop / by Midnight Noise
4:25 - Higher Love / Electronic, Pop / by Ben Fox
5:41 - Is Leroy On It / Jazz, Acoustic, Retro / by Southside Aces
6:39 - Pull Me Closer / Electronic, Pop, Hip Hop / by WEARETHEGOOD,
7:52 - Punkd / Cinematic, Electronic / by Out of Flux
8:53 - Seasons / Cinematic, Classical / by ANBR
10:03 - Star Night / Acoustic, Rock, Pop / Wonderland
10:54 - Time Traveling / Soul & RnB / Sarah Kang feat. Anthony Lazaro
12:27 - Outro

[СергейШвецов-ъе]

Cambridge Audio has a very light, airy sound. Marantz sounds more voluminous, very noticeable in the midbass area.

[amolmanthekar]

Cxa81 sounds cleaner, detailed, delicate, more articulate and more organic in comparison..initially i preferred marantz, as it feels sounding fuller, but after watching full video, preferred sound of cxa81. Thanks for video..

[leonsam]

The Cambridge sounds beautiful, the Marantz sounds rough and harsh

[jroceastvan]

Marantz is superior at deep controlled bass and crystal clear mids and highs that sparkle cleanly with brilliant open air sound stage. The cambridge has higher %THD than the Marantz and you can hear it in the hight frequencies ever so slightly when there is heavy bass or busy music.

It's excactly like I commented before. The Cambridge tilts bass and treble, therefore a somewhat recessed midrange. It's their signature sound and also clever, because this slight V-shape is preferred by many. The Marantz seems more balanced and sometimes more spacious. Both terrific amps, but I prefer the Marantz here.

I just don't like the trebble from the speakers, there's a lot better to be found in that pricerange, without need for tonecontrol ;)

Great job again E Project, thanks 👊

[ValNanovsky]

Marantz! Deeper, more dynamic and clearer sound. It’s not a huge difference, but believe it or not, I can hear it even on an iPad mini. That speaks for itself.

[glissonj]

Both are great amps ( I have the CXA81), but B&W speakers can be harsh in the higher frequencies…. ouch

[janulik]

considering this amplifier CXA81, I am so happy it does not have this "echo" which I so much dont like

[DougMen]

To my ears, the Marantz excites the enhanced treble on these speakers and makes them sound shrill, while the Cambridge tames that somewhat, even though the Marantz corrects more for the dip in the midrange that these speakers have. And, the Marantz has tone controls, while the Cambridge doesn't, so that makes the case for it, since you can just turn the treble down some to reduce the harsh treble from that tweeter.These should be much better than they are for $3k! For $2300 you can get the Monitor Audio Gold 100, or any number of other speakers which will blow them away!

[saaron]

Very similar. I blind tested using this video, hard for me to tell them apart

[cvee]

Marantz is solid performer, presence across the spectrum is amazing. The CX81 sounds a bit thin and empty, lacking impact

[jlappin]

Hegel H190 I have paired with the B&W 705 S2 and to be honest amazing.

[martinturansky]

Thanks a lot for this comparision,
two of amp. looks great.
I own PM 7000n with similar 706 s2 + sub. Numan.
For that price is excelent for home theatre and listen Spotifi aso.

[jezzamy]

The amps are good but B&W speakers as often is the case with them sound shrill, too forward and top heavy.

[handokosetiawan]

Turn off the Marantz 'source direct' for smoother sound.

[miked]

Just heard this through my 705 S2's and I would have to say neither amp would be my choice. The Marantz, while maintaining a good image and good bass, just makes the high end on the 705's sound shrill, and I can tell you normally they do not, at least with my Rotel power amp. OTOH the Cambridge sounds like a blanket was thrown over the were recessed, midrange sucked out and bass was muddy. Just hoping this Cambridge was off or a bad example especially since it has been so well reviewed.

[vincenzowl]

Thanks for the comparison. How did you connect the Mac Mini to the Marantz?

[stevenoconnor]

I have the 705 s2. Great speakers. Have them connected to a Yamaha receiver they sound great.

[umbrollo]

It’s a tough one. I do prefer the sound of the Marantz but I feel it would fatigue me.

[billsstudio]

Can't really compare on youtube. But it's always fun to listen. In person is the real test. It's the really in-depth responses that are almost laughable.