I put an order in for a pair when they became available again back on the 18th. Went for the walnut with clarity cap upgrade, hoping for a positive result. Ghost black was my second finish choice, I've read they look much better in person than in photos.I couldn't resist and I just ordered a pair of the Omen DW's in Maple Ghost Black...I can't wait!!!
I put an order in for a pair when they became available again back on the 18th. Went for the walnut with clarity cap upgrade, hoping for a positive result. Ghost black was my second finish choice, I've read they look much better in person than in photos.
What do the "leads" consist of?
If you've never heard efficient forward sounding speakers you might not like them. It won't be the fault of the Marantz amp or the Zu's, just preference.Seriously considering purchasing a pair of DW’s, I don’t have a tube amp and would be driving them with either a Marantz 2216 (16W per channel) or the newer Marantz PM6005. A friend expressed the concern that the 2216 might be a bit to bright for the DW’s, wondering if anyone has any light to shed on that?
Also a comment earlier in the thread talked about the DW’s really exposing any flaws in the source material, I have a considerable amount of older LP’s which have the usual crackle and pop (would think most of you have), how sensitive are the DW’s, I’d hate to have a pair delivered to Ireland only to find that they make listening to a lot of my favourite records unbearable.
Hi and thanks for replying, my 2216 was made in 1978.I sold a PM8003 recently to a fellow on another forum with Omens and he couldn't be happier with the combo. Yes, Omen DW is fairly transparent to source, but given the Marantz house sound is usually described as "warm and dark", and their onboard phono stages IMO are no slouch, I think the combo should be fine for your vinyl.
Is the 2216 one of the early solid state models? I've run a vintage Sansui AU666 with the DWs and it sounds pretty killer.
I just got notification of shipping. Ordered November 2nd. Packaged December 6th. Expected delivery December 13th.
Wow is right. My order was placed on October 18th, haven't heard yet. Walnut with clarity cap.
Nice you will love them. I have the Rustic Hickory with clarity caps, but you have exactly what i want... wanna trade?
@911s55 my Walnut DW's w/ Clarity upgrade were ordered on 10/18 also. Mine are being shipped to Alaska but it will be interesting to see if both orders ship about the same time. Gerrit said that any options including additional cost finishes, cap upgrades etc. would push ship date out some.Wow is right. My order was placed on October 18th, haven't heard yet. Walnut with clarity cap.
ThomasD:
Cool, thanks for that info. I'll post when I receive notification.
I hope they ship soon, I have a hernia surgery on Dec 20th! Schleppin cabinets around ain't going to work for a while.