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Thread: Sony STR 597 - Upgrade |
    
New member Username: Cm73
Post Number: 2
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Monday, May 23, 2005 - 02:31 pm: |
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Hello,
Been looking at upgrading my sub entry level Sony 597. Its ok for what it is, I'm looking for more UMPH. I listen to 50/50 music/HT. I am currently running in 5.1 with no plans to expand. I've been looking at the Marantz series. The Denon and Rotel are on my wish list. I'm looking at a budget of <$1000 CDN. My fronts are rated to 300w with 28-20 @ 92 db. Can anyone suggest the next step? |
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New member Username: Cm73
Post Number: 3
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Monday, May 23, 2005 - 03:07 pm: |
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I think I may have found what I am looking for with the Marantz 6400, by reviewing the articles/discussions found here. If anyone has had similar success with the 6400, I'd be very interested.
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Silver Member Username: Edster922
Abubala,
Ababala
The Occupation
Post Number: 536
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Monday, May 23, 2005 - 03:26 pm: |
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How much are you seeing the 6400 for? Its replacement, the 5500, is going for $600 shipped. |
Silver Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 476
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Monday, May 23, 2005 - 03:35 pm: |
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workerbee: Rotel has the most grunt of the three you mentioned but with CV's you're probably looking more at volume than hifi results so I would recommend Marantz SR5500. The HK or Denon equivalents should fine as well. Anyone of those 3 receivers will give you quite and upgrade for music. |
New member Username: Cm73
Post Number: 4
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Monday, May 23, 2005 - 04:04 pm: |
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My local shop has the 6400 for 699 CDN. The rotel is about an extra grand. I don't know if the rotel has a/b speaker switch. |
Silver Member Username: Edster922
Abubala,
Ababala
The Occupation
Post Number: 537
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Monday, May 23, 2005 - 04:19 pm: |
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Hm, $700 CDN = $557 US. If you stick with Marantz I'd up that number to $600 US for the 5500 from hifi.com, it replaces both the 5400 and the 6400.
Better yet would be a Marantz 8400 from uBid I think their buy it now price is about $1000 Canadian. You can also find the 8400 on eBay brand new from the recent massive auction on uBid but they might not come with the original Marantz warranty. |
New member Username: Cm73
Post Number: 5
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Monday, May 23, 2005 - 05:04 pm: |
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thanks guys, I dont know if the 5500 is available here yet, I will inquire with the store. It could be the ticket. |
Silver Member Username: Edster922
Abubala,
Ababala
The Occupation
Post Number: 538
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Monday, May 23, 2005 - 05:38 pm: |
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Try ordering online; even with duties and stuff it might be cheaper, considering Canadian prices. |
AudioVideoGuy Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Monday, May 23, 2005 - 06:01 pm: |
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Regarding the SR8400 recommendation posted above:
The 'UBuy it' for the SR8400 is sold out (was US$710 + shipping) $899 CAD + shipping.
Maybe they'll have another "regular" auction...
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