Home AV decision time

[admin_exported]

I'm looking to upgrade my AV system completely. at the moment I'm leaning towards the Pioneer VSX-LX50 receiver. How does the pio compare with the Onkyo 606, or any other receiver on the market. I was also thinking about getting a blu-ray player instead of a dvd player? as for speakers my mate has the MS Alumni's and I feel they would suit my small room as I can't seem to find a good 7.1 set up that won't blow my budget or distort the sound in my small space. What are your recommendations?

 

[Anonymous]

id demo the mordaunts once you no what amp your getting as they can be fussy with what you partner them with tannoy custom f1's for 600

 

[professorhat]

Have to ask, what drew you to the Pio LX50? I think getting a Blu-Ray player instead of a DVD player is a good ldea, unless you're not really interested in Blu-Rays. My advice is, check them out first (at a friends or a dealers) before you decide.

 

[Anonymous]

My boss has the pio vsx-lx70 and it sounded fantastic (the kef 3005's help as well) but my wallet can't stretch that far so I chose the lx50 on account of its connectivity features (ipod direct). But looking round, the Onkyo TX-SR606 seems capable (at half the price of the pio) while the 705 closely matches the pio in performance and beats it on price (649/599) I listen to music more often than watch movies and will require good musicality. Which does better in music dvd or blu-ray?

 

[Anonymous]

i recommend getting a separate cd player unless you are willing to shell out 5-600 for a marantz dv7001 which is a very capable cd dvd player iv heard of a few bug issues with certain dvds [i think marantz would sort this out with a firmware update of some sort though
if you dont want to spend this sort of money then maybe the marantz cd6002 @peter tyson 200 sheets and either the denon dvd1940 @prcdirect.co.uk for 150 sheets, for bluray at least 300 sheets ps3 or th panasonic cant remember the model though im sure someone else will!