I am currently using a Denon AVR-1912 paired with B&W M1 speakers/sub and the sound for movies is great. For two channel, I have only been using it for background music (via my Sonos ZP90) and it is ok, but I'd like something for proper music listening sessions.
My immediate thought was to buy a separate two channel amp and share speakers between the two, but I am now thinking about upgrading the AV Receiver so it is good enough for music as well.
I recently heard the B&W CM8 speakers and was really impressed by them, so will probably get these to replace the front M1s. Would something like a Pioneer LX55 receiver do justice to speakers like this, or would I be better off with a separate two channel amp and sticking with my Denon for surround duties?
Movies will still be the primary use of the system, but I am interested in music quality as well.
The CM8s/LX55 would cost around £2k, and I'd get a bit back on selling the Denon, so I'd like to keep the budget at no more than that.
Any thoughts?
My immediate thought was to buy a separate two channel amp and share speakers between the two, but I am now thinking about upgrading the AV Receiver so it is good enough for music as well.
I recently heard the B&W CM8 speakers and was really impressed by them, so will probably get these to replace the front M1s. Would something like a Pioneer LX55 receiver do justice to speakers like this, or would I be better off with a separate two channel amp and sticking with my Denon for surround duties?
Movies will still be the primary use of the system, but I am interested in music quality as well.
The CM8s/LX55 would cost around £2k, and I'd get a bit back on selling the Denon, so I'd like to keep the budget at no more than that.
Any thoughts?