AV amp for S603S3

[AV-walker]

Usually, I'll spend 90% in listening classic music and 10% on movie. I'm considering to purchase an AV amp to match my B&W 603S3 speakers. AV amplifiers being considered are:

Denon 3805 (US$900)
Onkyo 989 ($2,000 a bit expensive)
Rotel 1056 ($ ???)
Rotel 1067 ($ ???)

Please kindly advise your opinion.

Brgds,

[rick c]

I'm surprised you havent got any replies.Anyhow i have the 603s3's w/rotel rsx1056 and absolutley love the combo.I dont care for denon but thats me.As far as the 1067 it's a great receiver but the 1056 plus an amp in my opinion will outdo the 1067 and be less costly.The only difference between the 2 i beleive is the 25 more watts and the 7 channels for the 1067.I dont think it's worth double the cost.But again thats just me i'm sure you'll get different opinions.

[Gump]

I ran my 604's with a Marantz a/v receiver sr8200 and they sounded great. Onkyo is also very good.

[jim777]

Did you even consider staying in stereo only? You could be surprised with the RA1062 and you would have enough money left for a RDV1050 or RCD1072

BTW, if you give more details (what do have already, etc), you might get more answers

[AV-walker]

Did you even consider staying in stereo only? You could be surprised with the RA1062 and you would have enough money left for a RDV1050 or RCD1072

BTW, if you give more details (what do have already, etc), you might get more answers

I have almost nothing except an entry level AV amp Denon 1404. And, I'm considering to setup a stero config including CD player, amp and speakers (existing front speakers are Infinity EL20). My budget is about US$2,500 altogether. With this limited moneny, what stero combination is the best. By the way, my music collections are mainly classics.

Brgds,

[jim777]

Do you want two completly different setups (stereo & multichannel) or can you choose to go stereo only with your 603s3's or something?

[LikeCoiledSteel]

Check out the new Outlaw receiver, reviews from various places say it slays every receiver under $2000. I think it is 8-900. Good luck.
Steel

[Angioguy]

How about an Arcam?

Have you considered Arcam-- specifically the AVR-300? Price is ~$2100. Fabulous 7.1 AV receiver from a company with a splendid reutation... before plopping down 2K for the Onkyo, give this one a listen!

Dave :T