New AV processor

[cheyworth]

What would be my best upgrade from my NAD T-163?

Onkyo PR-SC886 £1299

Rotel RSP-1570 £1365.31

Marantz AV8003 £2599

NAD T-175 HD £? (when is it released?)

Or other?

 

[TheHomeCinemaCentre]

You have plenty of power there!

The Marantz would be my choice as you will get a cleaner fuller sound combined with your amps and speakers. The Onkyo might be a touch forward with the NAD power. I am yet to hear the Rotel but as a brand it is quite forward, I have plenty of experience with the outgoing 10 series. The Marantz is in a different league IMO.

Nick

 

[Anonymous]

What no Arcam AV9?

 

[TheHomeCinemaCentre]

The new processor is coming out - AV888 - but it is a real step up from this level. It looks fantastic though.

Nick

 

[Anonymous]

If you can live without HD audio and video processing (or if you have a Blu Ray player which can handle this for you) the AV9 might be a good choice. Seven Oaks are selling them off for ~£1,500 right now.