Arcam AVR500 - how does it rate as a stereo amp?

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I'm looking at upgrading my old AVR100 AV receiver, but my main focus is music from my Sonos. I am also looking at improving the output of the Sonos too. But where does the AVR500 it in the scheme of stereo amps? Is it up there with a Naim XS?

 

[Anonymous]

OK, no-one out there can answer this one, But come on What Hi-fi, give me some advice on what to do?

Concentrate on a stereo amp. and cobble on the AV side or go for the AVR500?

 

[brendonw]

Personally having had to make this decision very recently I'd advise concentrating on a stereo amp and add the AV to it.

Originally I had an Arcam AVR300 and used it connected to my Sonos for stereo listening.

I tried Cyrus 6XP, NAIM Nait 5i and a Leema Pulse and all were far better stereo wise than the Arcam using the Sonos as my source.

Hope that helps.