Onkyo N775 vs Denon DM41

[singhmrp]

Hi,

I've just read about the Onkyo N775 - http://www.eu.onkyo.com/en/products/cr-n775d-146574.html - on the sheets it looks like it can handle playback of anything - Chromecast built in, Spotify, MQA, all the way to Airplay.

However I can't see any reviews - is WHF planning anything?

I'm after a system with a CD player, Spotify Connect, Chromecast (to play from mixcloud, soundcloud) and Airplay (for playback from laptop). So my options are (within a 500gbp budget)
- Denon DM41 + an Airport Express and Chromecast.
- Onkyo N775

Anyone else had any experience of the Onkyo N775.

 

[davedotco]

Add the ubiquitous Marantz unit to your list, everything bar built in CCA but that is easily remedied, readily available for around £300 (in the uk).

Matched with suitable speakers, the sound quality is better than you have any right to expect for the money.

A proper pre-amp out allows an upgrade path which is very rare in such units.

 

[singhmrp]

Would you say a huge difference from the Denon DM41 ?

As it's close to double the price.

p.s. I presume you mean the Marantz MCR611

 

[davedotco]

Would you say a huge difference from the Denon DM41 ?

As it's close to double the price.

p.s. I presume you mean the Marantz MCR611

I am not really familier with these kinds of units. I am going on a bit of experience and a lot on word of mouth here. The MCR611 has a good reputation, even among serious enthusiasts, when I have used it It seems to perform pretty well, particularly for the cost.

In the uk the MCR611 can be had under £300, so not a huge amount more than the Denon, but the prices might be different in your particular market.