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Recently I have been finding that my wharfedale diamond 220 are not giving me the excitement in the music I'm listening to. Don't get me wrong, great little speakers, detailed fair bass etc. Just remember that old set of mission speakers giving more fun. I have them paired with onkyo a9010 and...

OK. Thanks everyone for your advice and seems that the a30 has started some debate. I ended up with the onkyo a9010 for £170. Pleasing sound with the wharfedale, quite a mature sound but seems to have enough punch and get up and go when needed. Here's to some decent listening sessions as it...

I have to say that used gear has its worries. What may appear a bargain may have its possible expensive faults sooner or later. At least new has its guarantee merits.

OK. Thanks. What would be best used amps? Apart from the a400 previously mentioned which I will look into.

After many suggestions on a decent budget integrated the likes of nad 316 bee, onkyo a9010, and of course marantz pm6005 I keep coming back to the pioneer a30. It looks the business, got a phono stage and sensible power but it's the one amp I can't audition. Found one for £180 new and delivered...

Hi. Yeah I read that article the other day too. He was rather impressed with the onkyo. I must admit I have been pleased with my sr608. Few years old now and never had a problem with it and performs well in its surround duties. I'm just craving more music again.

Thanks for replys. Will Defo try a nad. Have a Sevenoaks near so can try nad and onkyo a9010. Perhaps I should try cambridge audio as I think they're on the bright side too? Seen some great prices on some clearance stuff recently on the azur range. Used to have mordaunt short 902i with marantz...

Thanks for reply. My mistake in typing. I have the Cd5005 which has same dac as pm/cd6005 which is why I went for it. Didn't need digital in of more expensive model. Funny I had a pair of dali Zensor 1 for couple of weeks but found them too bright in my system so swapped for diamond 220. Want to...

Will soon be in the market for a stereo intergrated to use with marantz cs5004 and wharfedale diamond 220. Using my onkyo sr608 on zone 2 as my amp ar the moment. Seen some great prices around. Obviously onkyo a9010 on shortlist. Denon pma720ae for £150. Pioneer a30 for around £200. Will be...

I'm looking to upgrade my old! Marantz receiver and stereo amp which I use for front left and right speakers to save space and make everything run from One amp. I like the looks of pioneer's vsx 920 which I've found for £375, sony 2400es for £275, but I can get a denon avr 1910 on ebay for £300...

mordaunt short avant 914I biamped/biwired. 905 centre. Eltax bipolar rears and Eltax sub.

i'm on the budget end of the market and using a marantz setup. i've got a pm4001 ose stereo amp for music with cd 5400 ose cd player. the amp runs the front speakers in my 5.1 setup. question is would a denon avr 1910/1911 or maybe the pioneer vsx 920 be a reasonable stereo replacement for my 2...