Best Amplifier for Surround

[da_grudge]

Just wanted your opinion about the best amplifier I can get mainly for music. I want a asurround one, so I can not only listen to stereo but also surround movies.

The price tag is around 500 pounds.

Thank you so much.

 

[Anonymous]

Ah you again.

Short answer IMO:

Yamaha RXV863. I don't know UK prices but I think that hits the budget. For surround I believe the Onkyo '06's to be superior, but for Musicality as well as surround Yamaha has it.

 

[daveh75]

if you can do without the bells n whistles of newer kit.. i.e decoding of hd audio etc, i'd go for either arcam avr 280 or 350 both a absolute bargain atm with the new/end of line discounting.

 

[Anonymous]

daveh75:if you can do without the bells n whistles of newer kit.. i.e decoding of hd audio etc, i'd go for either arcam avr 280 or 350 both a absolute bargain atm with the new/end of line discounting.No bargains on this side of the pond... I change my vote to the Arcams if they're cheap enough.

 

[daveh75]

yeah very very reasonable atm! £399 for the avr 280 and £599 for the avr350

 

[Anonymous]

daveh75:yeah very very reasonable atm! £399 for the avr 280 and £599 for the avr350Shock!! Why must the grass always be greener??

 

[da_grudge]

so I guess its a good buy this arcam for 600 pounds right?

TX

 

[daveh75]

absolutely!