Overpriced Sony or bargain Yamaha....

[lcd4ever]

REALLY getting frustrated now please someone put me out of my misery......

Had my heart set on the Sony STR DA-5400es receiver but wife said it was the receiver or her.....?

So came down a notch or 2 decided to dettle for the 2400es model instead, found it in stock on play.com so clicked 'buy' and was very happy for a couple of days. On ordering the status of my order was listed as 'order taken' this was well over a week ago(18th) so obviously they do not have stock or it would have been shipped by now........

The only other site I can find the sony on is Krisch AV who want £499 for it a full £69 more than Play(and nearly £100 over the RRP of £400).

On the other hand I have found the Yamaha RX-V1900 for £850, since it's RRP was £1000 in Jan I guess this is a really good deal...so is the Yamaha worth the extra ?

I have always bought Sony receivers in the past so I will need some convincing....?

 

[ear]

if you like the sony sound I doubt youll find the yamaha better

 

[TheHomeCinemaCentre]

The Yamaha is a much better amp IMO. The Sony is good at the price but the sound is not nearly as full or as detailed as the Yamaha. The 1900 is far closer to the 5400 than the 2400. What speakers are you running?

Nick

 

[lobby]

Depending on what kind of speakers you intend to run, yes the Yamaha is a bigger step and gives a totally different sound to Sony. You find many of the Sony, Yamaha and Pioneer amps really hard to get at the moment, so auditioning one may be impossible. I would also look at Onkyo, but with out any information on your setup makes it difficult to give any good advice.

 

[lcd4ever]

Thanks everyone i have just bought a Mordaunt short Mezzo surround setup comprising the Mezzo 6 for fronts the mezzo 1 for rears and the mezzo 5 centre....

Just done a search on the site for the Yam seems it is also somewhat elusive.....anyone know where it IS DEFINITELY in stock.....in a hurry now as it is a Birthday treat I reach the big 40 on sunday.......

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Hi lcd

I would choose the Yamaha. It should be a good tonal match with the MS speakers.

Thanks

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[lcd4ever]

thanks Rick......just took the plunge and bought the Yamaha.......hopefully they have stock.....no doubt will find out tomorrow....

thanks all

 

[Anonymous]

Congrats, Yamaha is a solid buy. I'm sure you'll be happy with that.

Oh, and about the wife...you remember what she said. And next time she wants something...

 

[lcd4ever]

Guess.....not in stock for 2-3 weeks.....aaaaarghhh why do these sites advertise a product in stock only to mail you the next day to say it's not.....

back to the drawing board unless any of you know somewhere the RX- V1900 is in stock ?

anybody tell me anything about the Onkyo SR875 ?

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Hi lcd

The RX-V1900's are thin on the ground. We had a delivery recently (although gone now) and should be receiving the next one any time now.

I would hold out for the Yamaha.

Thanks

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[Frank Harvey]

Most of Yamaha's stock is going to be mid June, so another couple of weeks

 

[lcd4ever]

YeeeeeHaaaaa!!!!!! Got an ex-demo(set-up and demoed once) RX-V1900 from quantum electronics for £825 plus a free QED optical cable for my PS3......well chuffed arriving Tuesday....so it will be a busy day setting up my new Mezzos and the receiver....was so pleased a the price saving I bought a NAD C545 BEE to replace my old Aram Alpha 7se as well...

Maybe turning 40 wasn't so bad after all......good excuse for the upgrade(used the " well I could have went out and bought a Harley" speech on the missus....worked a treat although I fear I may be out of pocket quite a bit on her 40th next year....)

 

[carter]

happy birthday

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Hi lcd

Good one. I hope the Yamaha will serve you well for many years to come.

Thanks

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[Anonymous]

Hello LCD I've bought that Yamaha as well from Sevenoaks in Dublin. Should arrive next week.

I bought mine first and told the wife afterwards. She's still here unfortunately.