Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Stereo AXIOM m60ti with ONKYO TX8511 or ROTEL RX1050

I have the newer Rotel RX-1052. Fortunately I was able to pick it up used. It's a pricey $900 new and the dealers here won't budge on price. (Not available online). I have not heard the Onkyo you mention but I will say the Rotel sounds great and looks great (silver). I plan to drive M50s with it. Try to listen to the Rotel first. You may find that there is no difference in the sound from your Onkyo, so why spend the money? If you really NEED to spend money, also consider a NAD C352(80wpc) or C372(150wpc) integrated amp and separate C422 tuner. Buy online discounted from www.saturdayaudio.com. The set would be about the same price as the Rotel. (I also have an older NAD C370(100wpc) amp and C422 tuner). AND, Don't buy a sub just because it's cool (If you live in apartment, forget it. Your neighbors will kill you!). For me, the sub makes MUSIC too heavy...For home theater it's good to have.