Recent content by RickW

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    New amp purchase. What to expect?

    Yeah, I know the Yamaha is very basic. But will I get better soundstaging and image jumping from the AVR to the integrated amp? Or is that a function of the speakers? R
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    New amp purchase. What to expect?

    Guys, Thanks for the inputs. I am currently using the Yamaha RX-V377 which I got for a $120 bucks and I'm using an Ipad with the Spotify Premium to stream music to the AVR. I'd love to get the PM8005 but it might be an overkill for those speakers. I'm happy with the sound coming from the...
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    New amp purchase. What to expect?

    Guys, I've been a long time lurker in this forum but until now, I had never felt the need to post. I own the 685 S2s hooked to a Yamaha entry level av receiver. Main source is Spotify and some CDs played through a Samsung Blu-ray. I want to further improve sound quality and Im thinking of...