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Thread: Please, help me in my decision!!! |
    
New member Username: Argento
Post Number: 8
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 01:13 pm: |
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I satisfied with my system's performance with the movies, but I want to improve the sound with music.
The system in question is: receiver Yamaha RXV-595 and Tannoys Mercury M5.
My actually options (with similar budgets)are:
Option 1: Replace the receiver with a good one (Marantz, Elite, HK) for music and movies kepping my speakers
Option 2: Purchase a budget stereo integrated amp (or pre/amp) replacing the speakers with a better ones and kepping the receiver for the movies
Option 3: Purchase a good stereo integrated amp (or pre/amp)and kepping the receiver and speakers
I really appreciate any help. |
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Silver Member Username: Landroval
Post Number: 101
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 02:02 pm: |
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I would recommend you to either change your receiver to a Marantz or NAD (especially for multichannel music DVD-A/SACD), or get a new good stereo integrated amp (your Yamaha does not have pre-outs?) and keep your speakers. What is your budget?
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New member Username: Argento
Post Number: 9
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 09:53 am: |
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Hi, Landroval, thanks for your answer.
Mi receiver doesn't have pre-outs (that would make a difference) and my budget is around $1000.
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Silver Member Username: Landroval
Post Number: 105
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 02:15 pm: |
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The Marantz SR5400OSE or the NAD T743/T753 would be the easiest choice and they will produce amazing sound quality, a lot better than any other receiver <$1000. If possible go listen them for yourself. |
New member Username: Argento
Post Number: 10
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 03:05 pm: |
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I agree with you about the SR5400's quality. I didn't listen either the OSE version or NAD, but the 5400 standard has much better stereo sound than my Yamaha.
Anybody have another opinion?
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Silver Member Username: Landroval
Post Number: 108
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 03:27 pm: |
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I would say that the difference between 5400 and 5400OSE is quite amazing. The 5400 is just an above average AVR, while the OSE-version is something really special.
BTW do you have just two speakers or a multichannel system? |
Bronze Member Username: Argento
Post Number: 11
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 04:12 pm: |
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I have a 5.1 system with all Tannoys: two M5, MC and two M1 and a sub Yamaha.
It's hard for me find the OSE version and NAD equipment.
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Bronze Member Username: Argento
Post Number: 12
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2004 - 09:19 am: |
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Come on, guys!!! I need your help!!!
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Bronze Member Username: Ghiacabriolet
NC
Post Number: 62
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2004 - 09:44 am: |
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A few years ago, I gave away a Yamaha RXV795 because I was unhappy with the music reproduction and found myself rarely using the HT portion. I replaced it with a 2 channel NAD c350 which ended up being a huge upgrade in terms of audio quality.
Recently, I've decided to explore the multichannel world of DVD-A/SACD so I have purchased an A/V receiver. My choice, after considering Rotel, was the NAD T763, which I purchased online at http://www.kiefs.com.
An online, authorized dealer for both Marantz and NAD is http://www.hipposaudiovideo.com |
Bronze Member Username: Argento
Post Number: 13
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2004 - 11:55 am: |
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Thanks for your answer Ghia!
So, Do you think the best option is replace the receiver?
I want to improve the stereo sound, but I want a HT proccesor too, so a 2 channel integrated alone is not an option.
Thanks for the links, but I'm out of US.
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Bronze Member Username: Argento
Post Number: 14
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2004 - 08:30 pm: |
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Somebody has another opinion? |
