After some happy years with a Marantz SR7002, all HDMI input connections have now stopped working (audio), and I don't want to use RCA or other digital connections from source components to replace the HDMI. I was going to upgrade the centre speakers and rears eventaully (I currently have a BOSE Acoustimass 5 ops: ).
I don't have a 3D screen and not to concerned at the moment with all the hype about 3D TV, and don't need the amplifier for stereo CD sound (I have a all Classe system comprising CP700, CA2200 to B&W 805s for that). The reciever is really for watching DVDs and BluRay from a PS3 and seperate satellite TV via HDMI (my Pioneer Kuro only has one HDMI 1.1 connection).
In addition, I believe HC has yet to mature - 5.1, 7.1 or 2, 9.2 L/R high channels, HDMI 1.4 etc etc all in the last few years, so am will to sit on the fence for a while before settling on a higher end pre/pro.
My options therefore are:
1. Buy a new AV reciever eg Pioneer LX53, Denon AVR3311 or Onkyo TX NR808 to replace the Marantz. These amps are roughly the same budget that replaces the Marantz - sorry, not willing to spend more than that until some of my concerns/criteria above stop shifting.
2. Buy a B&W PV1 sub to directly connect to the output of the Kuro, with L/R channels connected to the Classe pre amp.
Any other options or opinions appreciated.
I don't have a 3D screen and not to concerned at the moment with all the hype about 3D TV, and don't need the amplifier for stereo CD sound (I have a all Classe system comprising CP700, CA2200 to B&W 805s for that). The reciever is really for watching DVDs and BluRay from a PS3 and seperate satellite TV via HDMI (my Pioneer Kuro only has one HDMI 1.1 connection).
In addition, I believe HC has yet to mature - 5.1, 7.1 or 2, 9.2 L/R high channels, HDMI 1.4 etc etc all in the last few years, so am will to sit on the fence for a while before settling on a higher end pre/pro.
My options therefore are:
1. Buy a new AV reciever eg Pioneer LX53, Denon AVR3311 or Onkyo TX NR808 to replace the Marantz. These amps are roughly the same budget that replaces the Marantz - sorry, not willing to spend more than that until some of my concerns/criteria above stop shifting.
2. Buy a B&W PV1 sub to directly connect to the output of the Kuro, with L/R channels connected to the Classe pre amp.
Any other options or opinions appreciated.
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