toss up between HK745 or the Sherwood P965+A965

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Currently I have a denon 3803 and am thinking of upgrading either to a HK745 as it is 7.2 and I am eventually going with a dual sub layout. or Buy the A-965 and use the denon as a pre/pro. eventually getting the P-965.
Has anyone heard the HK745 or the Sherwoods I have MT80's

If you are looking at the P965 then you should take a look at Outlaw 990 which is based on the same frame but built to Outlaw specs. Also Outlaws 7125 or 7700 amps built by ATI.

Yes, I have heard the 745. I just sent it back to them. It’s a feature rich receiver far and above anything else in its price range, and then some. The only problem with it, is it’s plagued with bugs. Not just the one I had either. HK is working on a firmware update to address the bugs, but they’ve been saying htat for six months now. And that’s to rectify the issues that they admit the receiver is having. Good luck with the rest of the issues, like processing HDMI multi channel uncompressed PCM. I’m also pretty disipointed in its build quality. Instead of going off the 7xxx line amps and adding new features, HK dumped that line. HK tech support is very good, fortunately. I’m guessing they took their QC budget and redirected it to tech support.

....I'm not bitter.

Yes, about the Outlaw I like it but hate paying brokerage ,duties ,taxes, extra shipping etc.

Why not wait and see the pricing for the new Axiom amp. I would hope they would still offer free shipping for them as well.

yeh, but how long do we wait ?
but I was looking at that outlaw gear and I really like the mono channel amps or maybe a 5 channel and two monos for my front L/F.
I wanted a 3 channel and two 2 channel amps. But yeh, HK is off my list. I am now looking at the Sherwood and Outlaws.
Unless Axiom gets there amp out before

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but I was looking at that outlaw gear and I really like the mono channel amps or maybe a 5 channel and two monos for my front L/F.

The monoblocks would work great. I started with three of the monoblocks across the front and the Denon 3805 for the surrounds. Worked great for my 80s and 150. I added a Monster 3 channel (while they were going cheap), changed out my 150 for M3 centers, and moved the monos to the surrounds and back channel. That's when I tried the 6.1.

From what I have read you need enough distance that the sound comes from behind and not localized to the speaker.

M3 centres ?

I like the dialog to be centerd on the screen and felt like the single center was too localized. I ordered two M3s and use them in an over/under screen combination. I didn't want to order a second VP150 and the M3s work great.

The VP150 is a great speaker and I am not knocking it. Unfortunately it remains boxed up in the closet.

I think I bought my son a set of M3's not sure though they maybe M2" I will have to check and try it out.

But with the M2's being 5.25 and my M80's mid's being 5.25 wouldn't they be a better match.
And yes, I think I am going to do the monoblocks , unless I can find info on this Axiom Amp and some reviews

The difference between the 5.25 and the 6.5 is the 6.5 goes a little deeper. The upper range is the same. The crossover is different as well. I think they both are a good match, but I prefer the sound of the M3s. YMMV.

Happy birthday !!!!!
What are you going to ever do with that VP150 in the closet box

and I couldn't wire two VP150 in Par. that would make a 3ohm load.
If I bought another VP150 can I run the centre channel pre out to a two channel amp and some how put a Y in and run A channel to one VP150 and B channel to the other ?

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Happy birthday !!!!!
What are you going to ever do with that VP150 in the closet box
and I couldn't wire two VP150 in Par. that would make a 3ohm load.
If I bought another VP150 can I run the center channel pre out to a two channel amp and some how put a Y in and run A channel to one VP150 and B channel to the other ?

Thanks!

I hope one day to find the Boston Cherry VP150 another happy home thru ebay or audiogon.

A 3 ohm load would shut down a lot of receivers.

You can run a Y cable from the receiver to the channels of an amp but if the amp is 2 ohm stable you could run the 3 ohm parallel load. A nice 3 channel would take care of the fronts, or a 5 channel for the fronts and surrounds.

Yeh, I got to figure out this two M3's and if it is better I will also have to rid my VP150