WHAT HI-FI reviews says it all
I completely agree, the X2400 is the obvious alternative and a real bargain at that price. It's a shame we haven't had a chance to review that model yet. Hopefully we'll get a chance soon but, at the other end of the scale, I'm pleased to say the AVC-X8500H has just arrived.well, denon 2400 also has atmos/x and one can get it for ~350.
Yeessss! Really looking forward to that review! Although I (yes, I know that I'm the only one) do regret that the X8500H doesn't have a tuner input, because through the FM input of my Denon AVR-4810 receiver I'm listening to Radio 4 as I type.but, at the other end of the scale, I'm pleased to say the AVC-X8500H has just arrived.
If it has Chromecast you should be able to cast the iplayer app to the amp from your phone relatively easily.Yeessss! Really looking forward to that review! Although I (yes, I know that I'm the only one) do regret that the X8500H doesn't have a tuner input, because through the FM input of my Denon AVR-4810 receiver I'm listening to Radio 4 as I type.
I think the DN1080 will be able to handle your KEFs but unfortunately I haven't had a chance to review the SR5012, so I can't comment on how it compares. However if you're primarily going to be watching movies then I think you'll be very happy with the Sony. If you only have 0.5mm of clearance then you'll definitely need to think of ways to improve the ventilation.Really enjoyed this review and breathing sigh of relief having bought one as it’s still in it’s box!
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Few questions:
1) Has this got enough wallop to power my Kef Q750, Q650, Q350 surrounds and ceiling spks? Don’t intend to have vol way up as we have a little one.
2) Have opportunity to swop DN1080 with a Marantz SR5012 and unsure what to do (no reviews available for SR5012). Will be 80% movies 20% music
3) The TV cabinet I intend to use will only give around 0.5mm clearance at top of DN1080 - can I get cooling fans or any suggestions to remedy this? Don’t really want AVR on top of cabinet if I can help it. Thanks
If you're running a standard 5.1-channel setup (FL, C, FR, SR and SL) then you can add SBL and SBR via acoustic processing, although don't expect miracles. What you can't do is put the surrounds at the rear (SBL and SBR) and then use the processing to create virtual SL and SR channels. If you think about it this makes sense because most people can add side surrounds just to the rear of the main listening position but struggle to put surround speakers at the back. The processing is only intended to add SBL and SBR, so it doesn't create virtual overhead channels either, although Sony's new soundbar does do exactly that.Great review thank you. So you can create a virtual 7.1.2 system by using phantom channels which is great but the review says that its the rears channels that become virtual, but can the side channels be made virtual instead ?. The review indicates that you can by converting a 5.1 setup into 7.1 setup but no mention of overhead channels are made here.
Can anyone clarify ?. Thanks.
it would be useful to know the power rating especially 2 channel into 8 ohms. I bought the Yamaha Aventage 1070 twice the price of the Sony because it has pre-outs , sounds excellent with superior build.
Really enjoyed this review and breathing sigh of relief having bought one as it’s still in it’s box!
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Few questions:
1) Has this got enough wallop to power my Kef Q750, Q650, Q350 surrounds and ceiling spks? Don’t intend to have vol way up as we have a little one.
2) Have opportunity to swop DN1080 with a Marantz SR5012 and unsure what to do (no reviews available for SR5012). Will be 80% movies 20% music
3) The TV cabinet I intend to use will only give around 0.5mm clearance at top of DN1080 - can I get cooling fans or any suggestions to remedy this? Don’t really want AVR on top of cabinet if I can help it. Thanks
You can have a 5.2.2 system with this amp, assuming you have two subs.Maybe I'm mistaken - but I was under the impression that with a 5.1.2 system that previously indicated 5 main speakers , 1 sub and 2 "height" speakers , but given that subs usually have their own amplification , this would only require 7 channels of amplification on the unit
So why cant you have 5.2.2 on this Sony with 2 (self powered) subs and two (amp-powered) height speakers
(edit - just to be clear I'm talking about lf, c, rf , rear left, rear right, 2* self powered subs & 2* height - that's how Ive previously seen 5.2.2 being described on this site I'm sure )
Independent levels for the subs. I only heave the one sub on mine, and that has a level control on it and frustratingly the wife keeps turning it down. Time for some superglue on the knob me thinks.....