Sony 820 and Tannoy F1 better than a budget amp and speaker package?

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I'm thinking of buying the Sony STR-DG820 and Tannoy Mercury F1 customs for my fronts. And using my existing Kef Coda 8 for the rears and Mission 73C as my centre. Sub would be a £50 cheapo from Richer Sounds or ebay if I decide to get one. Total cost is £310 (plus sub).

Alternative was the Onkyo TX-SR507 with Jamo A102HCS5 at £510.

Could I easily justify the £200 saving for my bedroom set up of Sony 40V4000 and PS3?

 

[ear]

Go for it

 

[Anonymous]

Straight to the point, I like it!

Do you think the sound quality will be much improved over the Onkyo and Jamos?

I didn't really want to have large rear or centre speakers but for the saving, I'm willing to be flexible on that.

 

[ear]

for me sony sound is very good . for music also.i also like onkyo sound.but for reliability not so sure.as for the speakers, real speakers will suit you for everything in the future.

 

[Anonymous]

The Sony and Tannoy's music abilities are another plus point. I know the Tannoys will be good, was unsure about the Kefs and Missions compared to the Jamos.

 

[ear]

i would be more aware of centre speaker.dont know the sound of that one you want to get

 

[Anonymous]

The centre speaker is an existing speaker that my Dad had in his old set up, its over 10years old now. The Tannoy Mecury FC is going for £50 in Richer Sounds so would be a possibility as well.

 

[Anonymous]

Where have you found a sony str-dg820 in stock??

I thought they were finished!

 

[Anonymous]

Yeah, I've realised that now. Will just go for a non HD amp as its mainly for gaming and DVD.

 

[John Duncan]

Do you need HDMI switching and upscaling? If not, I'd get an old Yamaha for 50-70 quid off eBay, stick those Tannoys on it (including the FC, bargain at 50 notes), and off you go.

 

[Anonymous]

I am considering something along those lines. I currently only have a PS3 and sky box to hook up to the amp. I don't think any PS3 games will be coming in HD sound for a long time so I don't think I need to spend any extra on that spec for the amp.

Any particular Yamahas to look out for?