Hi,
I am thinking about upgrading my soundsystem and honestly I am very undecided what to do and what to try.
I have a 5.1.4 Setup with Nubert Nuvero (bottom) / Nuline (ceiling) speakers. I don't think they are well known internationally, hence a link to the front speakers:
www.nubert.de
Now, I used a Marantz/Denon AV-Receiver the last couple of years (last was x4500). But actually I had HDMI defects, propably due to minor electrical surges. For me that is why I want to try another manufacturer. I got an Yamaha A2080 on sale, but I also know that Yamaha's YPAO is supposed to be not as good/does not cover the bass as well as the XT32. Thus, I was looking into Dirac Live and Anthem's ARC. I am not really into the Arcam/NAD receivers due to the software bugs etc. The new NAD for example just does not have 2x HDMI 4k out and I am using a TV and projector. My idea was to get a MiniDSP 88A with dirac live with the Yamaha and use a seperate amplifier for the bottom channels (for example an Emotiva XPA). This would mean the ceiling speakers would not be adjusted, because the MiniDSP is only 8 channels. Furthermore, this is a quite expensive setup for my speakers. Another idea would be to wait for the Anthem MRX740, use ARC and only get a stereo amplifier to support the fronts (due to their low effency). I ordered a xtz A2-300, which I like because of the use of class D: size and power consumption is nice.
What I do like about the expensive setup and not only a single device is that is easier/cheaper upgradeable to e.g. new HDMI or if something is broken in the pre-amp stage. Eventhough, Emotiva is supposed to be awesome, I would prefer a class D version. Not going into event technology it seems to be not that easy to find inexpensive multi channel amps. The Rotel 1575 seems to be discontinued (?) and only 5 channels. In combination with the XTZ this would be enough for the MiniDSP 8 Channel Dirac Live. But, as I said, not adjusting the ceiling speakers is a bit stupid for that kind of money. Also "lot of devices and cables". Sounds stupid, but it is just a living room home cinema (which is also why I want a good room correction).
What would you guys do and why? Any thought or inputs? Maybe new devices (MiniDSP?) coming up, which would at least make the setup cover every speaker whithout even increasing the price for that further more?
Thanks and stay healthy!
I am thinking about upgrading my soundsystem and honestly I am very undecided what to do and what to try.
I have a 5.1.4 Setup with Nubert Nuvero (bottom) / Nuline (ceiling) speakers. I don't think they are well known internationally, hence a link to the front speakers:

Standlautsprecher nuVero 110 von Nubert
Schlanker Standlautsprecher in wohnraumfreundlichen Dimensionen, der dennoch mit kompromisslosem Spitzenklang anspruchsvolle Musik- und Heimkinofans begeistert.
Now, I used a Marantz/Denon AV-Receiver the last couple of years (last was x4500). But actually I had HDMI defects, propably due to minor electrical surges. For me that is why I want to try another manufacturer. I got an Yamaha A2080 on sale, but I also know that Yamaha's YPAO is supposed to be not as good/does not cover the bass as well as the XT32. Thus, I was looking into Dirac Live and Anthem's ARC. I am not really into the Arcam/NAD receivers due to the software bugs etc. The new NAD for example just does not have 2x HDMI 4k out and I am using a TV and projector. My idea was to get a MiniDSP 88A with dirac live with the Yamaha and use a seperate amplifier for the bottom channels (for example an Emotiva XPA). This would mean the ceiling speakers would not be adjusted, because the MiniDSP is only 8 channels. Furthermore, this is a quite expensive setup for my speakers. Another idea would be to wait for the Anthem MRX740, use ARC and only get a stereo amplifier to support the fronts (due to their low effency). I ordered a xtz A2-300, which I like because of the use of class D: size and power consumption is nice.
What I do like about the expensive setup and not only a single device is that is easier/cheaper upgradeable to e.g. new HDMI or if something is broken in the pre-amp stage. Eventhough, Emotiva is supposed to be awesome, I would prefer a class D version. Not going into event technology it seems to be not that easy to find inexpensive multi channel amps. The Rotel 1575 seems to be discontinued (?) and only 5 channels. In combination with the XTZ this would be enough for the MiniDSP 8 Channel Dirac Live. But, as I said, not adjusting the ceiling speakers is a bit stupid for that kind of money. Also "lot of devices and cables". Sounds stupid, but it is just a living room home cinema (which is also why I want a good room correction).
What would you guys do and why? Any thought or inputs? Maybe new devices (MiniDSP?) coming up, which would at least make the setup cover every speaker whithout even increasing the price for that further more?
Thanks and stay healthy!