New system ideas!

[cyisone01]

I am in the process of updating my system and wanted to get some ideas from the experts on this site as I have been looking at Rotel as well as others. I currently have a Denon AVR-4311 as well as a B & W 7.1 speaker package consisting on the CM9 and CM Centre 2.

I love the features of the Denon but would like to make sure I am getting the best sound and features with room acoustics aside.

My first question is would I see a huge difference in sound going to separates from the denon.

Also would you use the pre-amp feature of the Denon and just buy and amp or go for the entire package.

I would also be interested in your opinions on equipment ideas and power specs.

My goal like many is to have a great home theater set up as well as having the ability to listen to great sounding music.

Thanks!

[madmac]

Going from denon to Rotel separates or even a new Rotel surround receiver will give you a very noticeable improvement in sound. No question about it.

Rotel's are VERY musical amps and you will be very happy musically with them!.

[wkhanna]

Welcome to the Forum, cyisone01!

As Madmac says, I would expect an improvement in overall system performance with the Rotel. Typically, you get what you pay for.
Rotel tend to forego a lot of add on features, and instead direct more of the design, component and manufacturing budget towards basic performance.

[cyisone01]

Great! Would you go with the RB1582 or RB1572 or are there other manufactures I should look at?

[madmac]

Both these amps seem similar and are stereo amps only. I thought you wanted Home Theater capability ??.

[cyisone01]

My thought at this time would be to use my Denon to do all of the switching as well as powering the remaining 5 speakers and use the above for music as well as to power to the front speakers. I would then look at a 5 channel.

[PewterTA]

Most comments are most of the Denons out there, their weak point is 2ch reproduction. They are good with surround sound and movies...but listening to music in a 2ch setup is where they lack.

Upgrading to Rotel Seperates or another manufacturer (doesn't even have to be seperates) will give you a 2ch setup that sounds much better.

The fun part is using your system as both a 2ch and HT... that's where it's tough to get the best of both worlds.

The key

[cyisone01]

I appreciate your help/ I have auditioned numerous amps and have decided to go with the RB-1572 and the RMB-1575. I should have it in the next few days. I hope to add a pre/pro down the road.

Love the board and the helpful comments!