Upgrade decision.. new reciever or amp?whats your opinion. - Blu-ray Forum

gfilez3 · 09-25-2009, 05:49 PM

Hello all!
I was at my local Bestbuy and came across a SC 07 that I may be able to get for $999. Right now im running a older model elite 91TXH and been wanting to gain ICE elite status. However a emotiva xpa 5 has been on my radar as well. Im running a 7.1 def tech system ...what would be the better purchase of the 2? I want better sounds but keep in mind I live in a apartment so I cant crank it for the whole world to listen. Im looking for something that I would notice a significant difference in my audio experience. Should I upgrade to the sc07....or keep my old elite and hook up XPA5. What do you think? I appreciate your help!!

rded · 09-25-2009, 05:55 PM

Get the amp.

ManUtd · 09-25-2009, 06:02 PM

Between the two I'd get the amp for sure.

HD Man · 09-25-2009, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rded

Get the amp.

+1

You already have a Pioneer Elite receiver and not sure you'd get the most bang for your buck by upgrading to one of the newer ICE Elite receivers. By getting the amp, you should be able to "hear" the difference, and the amp will probably stay in your system longer than your receiver. Upgrade the receiver sometime later.

gfilez3 · 09-25-2009, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Man

+1

You already have a Pioneer Elite receiver and not sure you'd get the most bang for your buck by upgrading to one of the newer ICE Elite receivers. By getting the amp, you should be able to "hear" the difference, and the amp will probably stay in your system longer than your receiver. Upgrade the receiver sometime later.

I was thinking the same thing. I just needed to get a 2nd opinion and it turns out the amp would be the better purchase. Much thanks 2 all!

Fors* · 09-25-2009, 06:07 PM

I agree with rded, with those speakers, you should hear a noticable improvement in clarity over what your 91 is doing, as you will benefit from an increased dynamic range with a lower THD. Unfortunately, receivers are not very efficient, since they need to provide the power and processing among other things. I believe the 91 has pre-outs, right?

EDIT: You guys are fast, I thought i was going to be post #3, but I'm post #6!

ShockWave · 09-25-2009, 07:48 PM

Amp for sure. I had the same question as you till Daddy set me straight.

Zman2k2 · 09-25-2009, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rded

Get the amp.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art Vandelay

Between the two I'd get the amp for sure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShockWave

Amp for sure. I had the same question as you till Daddy set me straight.

Pick any one of these answers. They are all correct. Go with the amp.

Twitch9 · 09-25-2009, 10:36 PM

both

Black Dog · 09-27-2009, 05:48 AM

Power over Processing

09-25-2009, 05:49 PM	#1
gfilez3 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2009 Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:45	Upgrade decision.. new reciever or amp?whats your opinion. Hello all! I was at my local Bestbuy and came across a SC 07 that I may be able to get for $999. Right now im running a older model elite 91TXH and been wanting to gain ICE elite status. However a emotiva xpa 5 has been on my radar as well. Im running a 7.1 def tech system ...what would be the better purchase of the 2? I want better sounds but keep in mind I live in a apartment so I cant crank it for the whole world to listen. Im looking for something that I would notice a significant difference in my audio experience. Should I upgrade to the sc07....or keep my old elite and hook up XPA5. What do you think? I appreciate your help!!

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09-25-2009, 05:55 PM	#2
rded Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2008 Location:555 Naim Street Blu-ray collection:254 Trading Score:1	Get the amp.

09-25-2009, 06:02 PM	#3
ManUtd Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:In my HT Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:829 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:5	Between the two I'd get the amp for sure.

09-25-2009, 06:07 PM	#6
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	I agree with rded, with those speakers, you should hear a noticable improvement in clarity over what your 91 is doing, as you will benefit from an increased dynamic range with a lower THD. Unfortunately, receivers are not very efficient, since they need to provide the power and processing among other things. I believe the 91 has pre-outs, right? EDIT: You guys are fast, I thought i was going to be post #3, but I'm post #6! Last edited by Fors; 09-25-2009 at 06:10 PM.*

09-25-2009, 07:48 PM	#7
ShockWave Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Orlando, FL GO GATORS Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:119 Blu-ray reviews:1	Amp for sure. I had the same question as you till Daddy set me straight.

09-25-2009, 10:36 PM	#9
Twitch9 Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:83 Blu-ray collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:16 Trading Score:2	both

09-27-2009, 05:48 AM	#10
Black Dog Junior Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Fort Worth 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:163 DVD collection:15	Power over Processing

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