Amp advise starting new

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Starting over. Room size 6 x 4 mtr.Require good DVD and CD reproduction. Looking at the Onkyo TX-SR605 and the Yamaha RX-V861 as options or is it worth paying more for the Onkyo TX-SR705.
 
Any ideas on speakers or source components? I'd go for the TX-SR605, which would be more than adequate for a room that size.
 
I,m looking for the same advice. My room is even smaller but it's been suggested that I go for the Onkyo 875. I'm getting more confused by the minute. Andrew, if you get chance, check my thread on starting from fresh. What do you think?
 
[quote user="wellilikeit"]Andrew, if you get chance, check my thread on starting from fresh. What do you think?[/quote]

I think your suggestion that you should

[quote user="wellilikeit"]go to my local dealer, tell him what I want to acheive and the budget,
ask him to put togther various options that fit the bill, audition
them, and then just walk away with whatever I feel is the best one[/quote]

is pretty sound.
 
And presumably, by logical extension, don't bother with these forums if you need any advice.

wellilikeite, joined 19/01/08 Left 22/01/08 R.I.P.
 
What a ridiculous thing to say.

I meant only that there's no substitute for finding a reliable retailer, spending time audtioning and then buying something with which you're truly happy.

Sorry to lose you, and hope you enjoyed your three days on the forums.
 
[quote user="wellilikeit"]
And presumably, by logical extension, don't bother with these forums if you need any advice.

wellilikeite, joined 19/01/08 Left 22/01/08 R.I.P.
[/quote]

Eh?!? What a plum!

From personal experience, the advice on this forum (and associated mag) has been spot on. Keep up the good work

As for the orginal post, I would agree that the 605 would more than suffice for a room that size. I personally went for the 875 as I wanted the additional video processing it provides...................oh and also the hernia from lifting the bloody thing!
 
dear Andrew,

I am also a glad owner of a pair of Michaelson chronos amps. I have not had the opportunity to compare it to the todays most respected amps (dealers suggest to replace it with a more modern one, since - according to their opinion (surprisingly 🙂) - technology improved a lot.)

How do you see that? Is the new better than the old, or just different? According to your opinion in which price range should I look around to find something definitely better?

thanks Tam s
 
[quote user="wellilikeit"]
And presumably, by logical extension, don't bother with these forums if you need any advice.

wellilikeite, joined 19/01/08 Left 22/01/08 R.I.P.
[/quote]

Nice attitude! That'll win you lots of admirers and people will be falling over to help you I'm sure!
 
[quote user="townmenu954"]I am also a glad owner of a pair of Michaelson chronos amps.[/quote]

Ah, so you've got the other set!
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[quote user="townmenu954"]I have not had the opportunity to
compare it to the todays most respected amps (dealers suggest to
replace it with a more modern one, since - according to their opinion
(surprisingly 🙂) - technology improved a lot.)

How do you see
that? Is the new better than the old, or just different? According to
your opinion in which price range should I look around to find
something definitely better?[/quote]

You could probably make a strong case for a number of amps in the sub-£5000 arena doing what they do, and doing it just as well, but IMHO they are mad old dinosaurs, very covetable and still quite capable of sounding gorgeous.

I wouldn't be in any hurry to change.
 
I am looking for an all rounder playing good DVD and CD thinking about
whathifi has said about the MarantzDV7001 or the Toshiba HD-EP35. My TV
is a Samsung LA40R71 which I have had awhile. Can you recomed a speaker package..
Would like the Tannoy mercury F1 but would have to ship them to Dubai v
UK.
 

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