My system fix-it budget has been curtailed so I can no longer stretch to an AX863SE or AVR350 to replace my Alpha 9/E492 surround amplification.
Number one on the audition list is now Yamaha's AX763.
While I want to reduce the amp count do you think it worthwhile retaining the Alpha 9 to drive the front speakers?
I want to know if the tonal difference between amps cause more issues than it solves?
And will the AX763 standup well in comparison for sterio output?
Also I see the AX763 does not upscale.
At present this isn't an issue - I have no HDMI sources or capable TV - however if this changed would feeding a pre-upscaled signal (e.g. from a DVD player) through the amp to the TV have an effect on the signal quality?
Thanks as always
Number one on the audition list is now Yamaha's AX763.
While I want to reduce the amp count do you think it worthwhile retaining the Alpha 9 to drive the front speakers?
I want to know if the tonal difference between amps cause more issues than it solves?
And will the AX763 standup well in comparison for sterio output?
Also I see the AX763 does not upscale.
At present this isn't an issue - I have no HDMI sources or capable TV - however if this changed would feeding a pre-upscaled signal (e.g. from a DVD player) through the amp to the TV have an effect on the signal quality?
Thanks as always