Is the RXV 673 £200 better than the Onkyo TXNR 515?

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Hi, I'm looking at getting a AV amp, and I'm new to this. I see the Yamaha just got the what hifi award for 2012, but it's £500. Ive been recommended the Onkyo TXNR 515 as well, which is £330. What is the difference in the sound quality? I can see the difference in the specs, but what about quality of sound, is it worth the extra £170 to buy the Yamaha?

 

[RobinKidderminster]

Before anyone else asks. What to partner with? Room size? Music or cinema & taste?

 

[Ketan Bharadia]

Both are good amps. We prefered the Yamaha in our group test, but at the time there wasn't a great difference in price. If you can get the Onkyo for £330, then it's a great buy. Of couse, this is subject to it matching the rest of your system.

 

[LEET1973]

You can get the 673 online for £399 and get your local RS to price match.