To Amp or not To Amp :-)

[admin_exported]

Hi all,

 just wanted to get your thoughts on a couple of amps i'm looking at from richer sounds (i like them for service so always buy from there). my room is 13ft x 13ft, i dont need upscaling, dont really want to change what i currently have but prepared to sell s70's if thats best. 

i have currently:

playstation 3

virgin media V+ HD box 

Cambridge Audio - S70s (prepare to sell if needs be) 

Dead amp

 

I'm looking at

Cambridge Audio S30 bookshelfs for rear

Cambridge Audio S50 centre speaker 

Amps are either (or please advise if there is a good one i'm missing - i also dont need upscaling etc...)

Sony - STRDH800 - £280

Harman Kardon AVR335 - £400

Sony - STRDA2400ES - £400

Denon AVR1910 - £450

To be honest, i dont want to spend a fortune as i will probably get a new system in about 3 years, once i've moved house, so best quality for price without going mental is great.... 

would love your thoughts on the speaker choices or the amps...

also, i've not factored in a CD player as i stream to my PS3 but if anyone knows of one worth buying

 

 

[Andrew Everard]

I think your most cost-effective option is to stick with your current speakers, add the Cambridge centre and rears, and go for the Sony receiver.

 

[Anonymous]

Hi Andrew,

Thanks for your reply! would you take the 800 or 2400 amp?

cheers,

Steven