I am planning to upgrade my budget system :
Marantz PM4000 with Mission M71 bookshelf speakers.
Based on Andy's advice I ditched the idea of going for Yamaha YSP1100 sound bar or indeed any of the surround packages.
I agree that instead of £400-£500 for a surround receiver, money is better spent on a better stereo amp.
So can anybody recommend a good stereo amp and speakers ?
By scanning the sites I shortlisted :
Amp : Marantz PM7001 or even stretch to PM7001KI, Arcam A70 ( I definitely want a remote! )
Speakers : Monitor Audio BR2 or RS1, Quad 112L, B&W 685
Possibly also add a sub to get even better bass - MA BRW10 or a small Velodyne.
Any opinions are greatly appreciated.
With regard to the source component - I use Hifidelio Music Server with all my music losslessly encoded.
P.S.: I just wish I could spend more as I just heard Opera Callas Diva / Mezza with Pathos Amp/CD. Fantastic ...
Marantz PM4000 with Mission M71 bookshelf speakers.
Based on Andy's advice I ditched the idea of going for Yamaha YSP1100 sound bar or indeed any of the surround packages.
I agree that instead of £400-£500 for a surround receiver, money is better spent on a better stereo amp.
So can anybody recommend a good stereo amp and speakers ?
By scanning the sites I shortlisted :
Amp : Marantz PM7001 or even stretch to PM7001KI, Arcam A70 ( I definitely want a remote! )
Speakers : Monitor Audio BR2 or RS1, Quad 112L, B&W 685
Possibly also add a sub to get even better bass - MA BRW10 or a small Velodyne.
Any opinions are greatly appreciated.
With regard to the source component - I use Hifidelio Music Server with all my music losslessly encoded.
P.S.: I just wish I could spend more as I just heard Opera Callas Diva / Mezza with Pathos Amp/CD. Fantastic ...