Cambridge Audio sonata ar 30 vs onkyo tx 8020

[kob]

I'm planning to buy a budget receiver and I am hesitating between the onkyo tx-8020 and the cambridge audio sonata ar-30. What do you think, which of the two receivers can achieve better sound quality with Tannoy V1 loudspeakers. I mostly listen classical music so the clean, detailed and dynamic sound is really important for me (unfortunately I don't have more money for a higher class product). I don't care about the differences between the features of the receivers, what counts for me is purely the quality of sound.

 

[the record spot]

You better sit down and listen to them then. That would be your call I think!

I had an Onkyo TX8050 and was deeply impressed by that. The specs were conservative too from memory.

 

[CarlDW]

I would also look at the Pioneer SX-20. The budget Pionner amps seem to be well regarded so the SX-20 should sound good.