Upgrading amp.... - Blu-ray Forum

4x12 · 01-13-2009, 06:42 PM

Well i've been thinking of upgrading my amp ever since I picked up the new Panny. My choices have been between Marantz SR7002 or SR8002 and Denon
AVR-3808CI or the Onkyo TX-SR876. Just wanted some feedback from you guys on what unit you preffer and what other options/choices you can recomend.

Scooby Blu · 01-13-2009, 06:54 PM

One option I've been looking at is this new Rotel amp.

link: http://www.rotel.com/NA/Products/Pro...ils.htm?id=475

Have not heard it yet but plan on hearing it by April and if it pases my ears I will place an order for it.

prerich · 01-13-2009, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x12

Well i've been thinking of upgrading my amp ever since I picked up the new Panny. My choices have been between Marantz SR7002 or SR8002 and Denon
AVR-3808CI or the Onkyo TX-SR876. Just wanted some feedback from you guys on what unit you prefer and what other options/choices you can recomend.

You may want to look at the new Cambridge Audio Azur 640v2 it will probrably be in the $1500.00 - $1900.00 range and thats close to your current budget. What type of speakers will you be using

mikewills · 01-13-2009, 08:41 PM

Emotiva amps, hands down, will give you best bang for your buck. Very very good reviews on the net about their products. The XPA-5 was on sale over the Holidays for $699 shipped. Another great amp that won't break your bank is Outlaw.

http://emotiva.com/featured.shtm

Mike

4x12 · 01-13-2009, 08:41 PM

I'll be keeping my curent speaker setup.

Mains : Energy C5's
Center: Energy C-C50 (looking for a C-C1)
Surrounds: Energy C-R122

You can see them in the HT section.

kingofgrills · 01-13-2009, 10:49 PM

Are you looking for separates or an A/V receiver?

4x12 · 01-14-2009, 12:32 AM

King,

It really depends on what I find at a good price... I think the most "cost" effective would be an A/V receiver. But if I can get both separates units at the same budget I had for the A/V, I might go with separates.

Whats better anyways ? all in one or separates?

01-13-2009, 06:42 PM	#1
4x12 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Berthierville, Qc Home Theater Gallery:70 Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 10	Upgrading amp.... Well i've been thinking of upgrading my amp ever since I picked up the new Panny. My choices have been between Marantz SR7002 or SR8002 and Denon AVR-3808CI or the Onkyo TX-SR876. Just wanted some feedback from you guys on what unit you preffer and what other options/choices you can recomend.

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01-13-2009, 06:54 PM	#2
Scooby Blu Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7	One option I've been looking at is this new Rotel amp. link: http://www.rotel.com/NA/Products/Pro...ils.htm?id=475 Have not heard it yet but plan on hearing it by April and if it pases my ears I will place an order for it.

01-13-2009, 08:41 PM	#4
mikewills Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Chesapeake, VA Home Theater Gallery:15	Emotiva amps, hands down, will give you best bang for your buck. Very very good reviews on the net about their products. The XPA-5 was on sale over the Holidays for $699 shipped. Another great amp that won't break your bank is Outlaw. http://emotiva.com/featured.shtm Mike

01-13-2009, 10:49 PM	#6
kingofgrills Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:PDX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:81 Trading Score:31	Are you looking for separates or an A/V receiver?

01-14-2009, 12:32 AM	#7
4x12 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Berthierville, Qc Home Theater Gallery:70 Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 10	King, It really depends on what I find at a good price... I think the most "cost" effective would be an A/V receiver. But if I can get both separates units at the same budget I had for the A/V, I might go with separates. Whats better anyways ? all in one or separates?

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