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New member Username: Dolphineye
Post Number: 1
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Saturday, February 10, 2007 - 12:47 pm: |
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I have a pair of Dali suite speakers driven by Arcam AVR300. I dont seem to get all i can from the speakers. Was thinking on getting a dedicated amplifier for them. Can you recommend one for me?
The other option would be to get another receiver for Home theather such as Marantz sr80001. And leave the arcam only for music.
Can any one help |
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Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5806
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, February 10, 2007 - 12:54 pm: |
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D, have you seen the new Arcam 350?
You really have to describe the missing pieces from your current setup.
How much volume do you need?
The Dali's are not middle of the road. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5807
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, February 10, 2007 - 12:55 pm: |
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But they have their limits. |
New member Username: Dolphineye
Post Number: 2
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Saturday, February 10, 2007 - 01:49 pm: |
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I yamaha dvd player. and tht is it.
What dou you mean they are not middle of the road? |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 3973
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Saturday, February 10, 2007 - 01:55 pm: |
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There's your problem. The Arcam AVR300 will likely outperform the Marantz amp. You need a good source. |
New member Username: Dolphineye
Post Number: 3
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Saturday, February 10, 2007 - 02:17 pm: |
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Ok Art so what source would be more approppiate for me?
The Marantz seems good for movies as it has all the hdmi that the Arcam doe not. But again for music what is a better source. My speakers are 4ohms |
New member Username: Dolphineye
Post Number: 4
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Saturday, February 10, 2007 - 02:25 pm: |
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I really would like a set up that is capable of reproducing music in excellent fashion and also be great for all the digital improvements of todays technologies for movies. I have a ps3 and i use the blue ray for dvd viewing. My arcam dois not have hdmi. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5815
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, February 10, 2007 - 02:48 pm: |
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D, how about introducing an Arcam FMJ cdp to your system?
A very good player, with matching cable, would let you really open up your 300.
Your other ancillaries could stand pat, and the fmj would give you a real sense of synergy with the receiver.
Take a look at the new 350 from Arcam. Smashing!
Watch for Frank A. to drop by. |
New member Username: Dolphineye
Post Number: 5
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Saturday, February 10, 2007 - 03:54 pm: |
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I have looked into Arcam 350, a more powerfull
receiver but with hdmi v 1.1. for video and sound i would need hdmi v 1.2 or 1.3. My monitor is 1080p so i need that type of video management.
A beter cd player is a great idea i will look into that i just keep the avr 300 and my dalis for music. And get a separate set up for videos, dont kinow what speakes for that purpose i have a 10K budget give or take |
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Gold Member Username: Frank_abela
Berkshire
UK
Post Number: 1922
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 09:55 am: |
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Dolphineye,
Here's a few observations...
You don't mention your source. If you are using a basic source, this is more than likely your issue. Most sources which aren't capable just seem not to have any punch, definition or scale. The suggestion of a better source may be a good one therefore. The minimum I would consider would be a Rega Apollo.
Please tell me you are using good wires in all this! They really do make a big difference with better equipment.
If you really need more power, which is unlikely, have you considered biamping the front speakers or are you doing 7.1 already? If this is all already in place, consider the matching Arcam power amps, or even better the FMJ power amps (the P1 monoblocks are awesome).
Regards,
Frank. |
Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1145
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 05:14 pm: |
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Frank, he said his source is a Yamaha DVD player. As Art suggested, therein lies the problem, no? |
Gold Member Username: Frank_abela
Berkshire
UK
Post Number: 1926
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 - 10:51 am: |
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Yup, that'll do it.
Dolphineye, your Yamaha DVD player is the problem, not the Arcam.
Regards,
Frank. |
