Yamaha AX863 upgrade ?? Sky HD + Denon1906 + AE Evo 5-1 surround speakers

RobinKidderminster

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I was considering an upgrade to get a more exciting sound from my Sky HD+box in DD. Yamaha AX863 is tempting. Can anyone help me to decide if this would improve the sound which seems to lack excitement and bass?

I guess the best Sky can output is DD so is a more expensive amp going to make much difference I wonder.

Thanks to anyone 'listening' - look forward to taking part in forum.
 
I can't say for sure as I've not compared the two, but I'd be very surprised if the Yamaha wasn't an improvement. Definitely worth an audition in my opinion.
 
Hello,

I was in the process of upgrading my old Sony STR-DG597 to the Sony STR-DA2400ES,but with the Sky-HD issues still arrising on the forums,Ive also been looking at the same Yamaha.

The DSP-AX863 are very thin on the ground and only found one retailer selling it at £555,but I would wait to see how much the new releases are going to be.

I've now got my heart set on the Yamaha RX-V765 which is the DSP-AX763 replacement and will be around the £600 mark,the Yamaha DSP-AX863 replacement will be the RX-V1065 but Ive not seen the price advertised for this anywhere or the specs for that matter.

The specs on the RX-V765 are actually better than the product of the year DSP-AX863,might be worth having a look at this as an option and is due for release in June.

Hope this helps.

Lee
 
Mmmmmm - interesting options. Still not sure that any upgrade will be of benefit with 'limited' capability of Sky output but I will certainly look at these new Yams.

Thanks again

Rob
 

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