amp upgrade

[magicshaunson]

I'm looking to upgrade from my Yammy DSP AX-863 http://www.whathifi.com/yamaha/dsp-ax863se/review

This amp has served me very well overall the last 6 years or so, partnered with the B&W 685 5.1 speaker package and a PS3 for blu rays and Sky HD outputting to a 42" plasma.

Unfortunately, it's time to move on. I posted recently on another thread about running out of HDMI inputs -this remains my primary reason for replacing.

I haven't been keeping up with recent AV reviews. What's the current thinking on AV amps £500-£1000? I enjoyed this amps sheer oomph and sound separation. It wasn't great with music though -possibly because of my sources.

I would be looking to add a dedicated Blu Ray player, PS4/XBone, and hopefully a projector as a secondary output. I am not bothered about any more power than the Yammy, nor in adding more speakers.

As ever, your thoughts inspire my purchases, so advice is gratefully appreciated.

 

[expat_mike]

Why not investigate the Yamaha rx-v1073. It is apparently the Australian version of the Yamaha RX-A1020 and several uk dealers have been clearing the remaining stock at £459. http://www.petertyson.co.uk/ebuttonz/ebz_product_pages/yamaha_rx-v1073.shtml

it has 8 HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs, so hopefully would meet your needs.

 

[f1only]

It is all but identicle to the 1030 the only difference i could find, it is missing the 5th foot in the middle & sounds excellent with my Dali Ikon system.

atb .. Paul

 

[magicshaunson]

Thanks for the suggestions.

I've been pondering on the Pioneer LX57.

What are people's thoughts on this amp? Is it overkill for the rest of my setup? Would the B&Ws contribute to the relative brightness of this amp?

I think it might be audition time soon...