Should I swap my Onkyo 605 for a denon 5805

[indyjase]

Should I swap my Onkyo 605 for a denon 5805 that I've been offered. I can live without bitstreaming if there is going to be a huge step up in quaility. My sources used with it will be samsung bdp 1400 bluray player, Toshiba A3 HDDVD player and a HTPC with bluray drive (upgrading to an ati 5000 series graphics card to get lossless through HDMI). I am really tempted as I used a denon 4806 for a while and really loved it. Used with the same sources and was really impressed. Your thoughts would be really welcome. Thanks.

 

[Ronald Archiebald]

Indyjase,

Yes on both counts (and by a HUGE margin!!!)

Do you have a rack with suficient space (and strength!) that would take it?

This makes my Onkyo 875 look puny in comparison considering it's twice the size and weight!!

Ronald

 

[Gerrardasnails]

indyjase:Should I swap my Onkyo 605 for a denon 5805 that I've been offered. I can live without bitstreaming if there is going to be a huge step up in quaility. My sources used with it will be samsung bdp 1400 bluray player, Toshiba A3 HDDVD player and a HTPC with bluray drive (upgrading to an ati 5000 series graphics card to get lossless through HDMI). I am really tempted as I used a denon 4806 for a while and really loved it. Used with the same sources and was really impressed. Your thoughts would be really welcome. Thanks.

Most importantly, what speakers do you have?

 

[indyjase]

thanks for the replies guys!!!! AT the moment I am using polk audios in a 7.2 configuration. I am looking to get M & K's the beginning of next year. I know what you mean as well about the weight. I will build a custom unit to house everything super reinforced in a new room to get good airflow. Happy also to find out that the 5805 is the MK II with the 1080p24 and lossless upgrade as well so it seems like a no brainer then really!!!!!

 

[Ronald Archiebald]

Indyjase,

Go for it - it will beat most new amps easily.

As you owned a Denon previously, you are aware of it's warm and smooth tonal character.

The 5805 will drive those M&K's beautifully.

How much are you getting this, if I may ask?

Ronald

 

[indyjase]

Thanks Ronald. I thought as much. I'll have to build a new unit to house everything, but thats always fun. Any suggestions on great speaker pairing with this beast. I always fancied the M & K SS150 THX, but am totally open to try anything to get the most out. Have decided that even if the speakers are a tad pricey will either look for some that are used or just get them as I can afford them. The new room will be a basement with the HT room in the middle around the 6m x 4m size. The goal being to use my samsung 46 inch 71 series until I go further down the line for a 1080p PJ. Once again thanks for the help!

 

[Ronald Archiebald]

Indyjase,

Those M&K speakers are 'top drawer' stuff. Nothing else at the price will come close to it's performance.

Ronald

 

[indyjase]

Cheap is the best answer!. Straight swap for my onkyo. It is reconditioned but with everything in mint condition. It just happened last night that I was offered the denon from an old friend who owed me a favor, so I thought rather than jump straight in do a little research and ask you guys here what you thought. My gut told me to go with it and I was glad that it was the MK II, that was a big plus for me.

 

[Ronald Archiebald]

Indyjase,

That's a super deal then. Do let us know how you get on with it.

Ronald

 

[indyjase]

I am going to pick it up next week, so will have to start on my plans of building a new rack!!!!

 

[Ronald Archiebald]

indyjase,

Unless you lift a lot of weights in your spare time, I would suggest you tag along two of your mates too!

Ronald

 

[indyjase]

The amp is heavy!!! Good idea!