Newbie question..... What Integrated amplifier to go for with my set up?

[Foxy1984]

Hi all first ever post on ere.... Would like some imput / help on a couple of things so here goes.. Ive got monitor audio Bx6 Floorstanding speakers with BX centre speaker etc running on a yamaha rxa 2030... i want to use the main 2 speakers on a seperate 2 channel amp but am undecided on what to go for as heard many good and bad things on the 3 ive singled out ( DENON PMA720AE) £174 or ( YAMAHA AS500 ) £239 or ( PIONEER A50) £429.

I like my bass and want a bit of umpth i cant see to much differance to each of these powerwise but would like you views..... am wanting to add a network player as well to match?

next question is, is it possible to use the bx 5.1 set up with my av amp when watching films then switch to just the 2 channel amp with bx6 when i want to listen to just my music?

Thanks Rick

 

[radiorog]

Good question rick! I can't answer most of your questions.....but I didn't like the sound of the Yamaha at that price point. I preferred the CA351a and the NAD 326 warmer,punchier, just as detailed IMO.

Good luck!

 

[audipheonix]

Try Demoing them ,see what comes out best matching the speakers. I liked the Yamaha ,it has good low end with ample power under the hood.