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Which Reciever to buy?
#145190 08/09/06 07:39 PM
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I was wondering which reciever would go best with my Axiom's. From what I understand I cant go wrong with either, but I still would like to get your opinion. Im interested in the
Rotel RSX-1067
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Arcam AVR350
Right now Im running a VP150, a pair of M60's, and a Pair of Qs8's off of a Sony Str Da2000ES reciever. The Axioms sound amazing, but I do know they will sound even better with a higher end reciever. Oh by the way Ive had my Axioms for almost a year now and I couldnt be happier. I love them. Thanks

Re: Which Reciever to buy?
fillyv #145191 08/09/06 07:52 PM
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I had considered the Rotel when shopping for recievers, along with the NAD t773, B&K AVR507 and a couple others. I ended up deciding on the B&K. The NAD was on the list because of the sound and power, however I had reservations about it due to the problems some people have encountered with noise on some of the lower end models from NAD. And i do not like the NAD binding posts. I had a set break on my C370 amp. However They are simple to replace, They are a bad design and are prone to breaking in my opinion.

The rotel is nice but I dont know how well it mates with the axioms soundwise.

You cant go wrong with anything at this price range if you ask me.

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fillyv #145192 08/10/06 02:09 AM
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Filly, nobody knows that they'll sound even better with a "higher end receiver". If your present 2000ES is in good condition it's amplifying transparently with flat frequency response and inaudibly low noise and distortion. Paying more money can't improve on this and "higher end" will essentially mean only higher cost. Yes, either of the receivers that you've mentioned are excellent, but unless you have some specific reason for getting a replacement besides hope, there should be more significant uses of your resources available.


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fillyv #145193 08/10/06 03:28 AM
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Your Sony probably sounds great. Your new receiver will sound better, but that's only because your mind will be telling you so. Maybe at very high listening levels they could actually sound better, but if I were you I would keep your current receiver and use the money on something that will definetly improve the sound- like an EP500.

If you are definite about getting a new receiver, buy the one that you think looks the coolest because you can't go wrong either way.

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fillyv #145194 08/10/06 05:40 AM
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Does that sony have preouts? Perhaps your next best bet is to get some separate amplification for your fronts.

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DrunkenWolf #145195 08/10/06 06:04 AM
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Does that sony have preouts? Perhaps your next best bet is to get some separate amplification for your fronts.




That's a good idea. You have a lot of amplification options for the money - anywhere from a few Outlaw monoblocks to a nice 7 channel amp. I've always figured that when I upgrade my RX-v2400, I would get a nice 7 channel amp first.

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ElTorrente #145196 08/10/06 01:48 PM
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Yes the Sony has pre outs. What would be a great amp for my system. I guess my reason for thinking is my stereo origins are in car stereo. I quit that because i watch way more movies then listen to music and i was sick of getting my equipment stolen. But anyway I just know how much better my stereo got by just having nicer equipment. Not Necessarily more power just better quality amps. I was really big into SoundStream amps and I started with a 405s then went to Class A Piccasso and Class A 5.0. Now the piccasso had alot less power for the mids and highs but the quality of the sound was alot clearer and accurate. Because it was a better quality amp. Then that got stolen then I went with a DaVinci. And thats a whole other story. But anyway Maybe im nuts and like to tinker way too much. So maybe an Amp would be a better choice. What is a good amp that would run everything except my Epic 350. Then maybe I could upgrade to an Ep500.

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fillyv #145197 08/10/06 06:42 PM
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Have you got a budget for us to work with?

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$1000to$2500

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$1000to$2500




How about this: Outlaw 7700

Their 7200 or really any of their other amplifiers would also be great for your system. Outlaw doesn't overrate their amplifiers- this is a "true" 200watts per channel. My personal preference is for the 7125 for cost/performance.

Perhaps you could go for an amp like these or a brand you prefer, then at a later date you'll get the bug to upgrade again, and you can get a nice pre-amp.

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