AV Receiver Virgin

[Bleeders]

Hi all,

With only a Digitheatre DTS unit (which ultimately died on me), and following that (and due to budget constraints) one of those £99 Currys jobbies, I'm still an AV Receiver virgin, but I'm looking to pop that cherry.

I've decided to pick up the Tannoy FX5.1 speaker package, mainly due to the rave reviews and life-style size of the thing, but, I'm still undecided on an AV Receiver at the £300 mark.

I've looked at the Marantz's, but have been concerned about all these sound-dropouts I keep hearing about, the Yamaha is certainly a viable route, but due to my noobness, I haven't a clue what is the best course of action.

Thanks,

Steve.

 

[steve 111]

For £300 i'd look at the Yamaha DSP-AX640 which was available for £280 from Richer Sounds. If you need a AM/FM radio incorporated in the unit you would need to go for the RXV640 which retails at c.£320.

 

[Bleeders]

Thanks mate, I like the look of that one.

Superfi are doing it cheaper than RS, so might go for it, just trying to figure out what cables I need now.

Cheers

 

[lynneharvey]

I'm currently trying to put together a 'package' for home cinema and someone had recommended the Tannoy FX5.1 speakers and the Marantz DVD (DV4300 - I think), but mentioned that the marantz amplifier wasn't too hot - so this is very interesting to read.

Bearing in mind the Tannoy FX5.1 speakers and the Marantz DVD DV4300 - is there a better suited amp for the two or is the Yamaha going to be okay. Budget of £300 for the amp.

 

[Dfour]

Another amp to think about is the Pioneer VSX-D812 which can be picked up for about £300-?£330. Has good reviews and uses the same chipset that the striking AX5i uses..

The marantz seems to have a lot of people saying they have problems with them ans some who just love em. I would recommend a listen before buying as the SR5400 has had some superb reviews .