Stick Twist or Bust?

[gbdavisd]

Hi

Currently mulling over possible replacements for my excellent Yamaha DSP-A1

Reasons for changing include :-

• Up to date audio format support
• HDMI Switching
• Component Upconversion

However it will be hard to justify spending a lot more than a grand on it.

So my dilemma is - do i invest a grand in something like

Yamaha 2600 /4600
Denon 3806

or will i be disappointed with the comparable performance between these cheaper Amp's and what was a Flagship Amp at the time.

Proof's in the listening I know, but if you guys advise that I'd need the equivalent of a Yamaha Z9 then I may put the cash into a scaler instead !

Options Options.

Cheers Guys n Gals.

Damian

 

[Cable Monkey]

It is difficult to gauge the differences in a flagship of yesteryear vs midrange of today, it is quite likely build quality will be down, but sound quality is subjective and best left for you to decide.

 

[Dfour]

Is there any place arround you that you can get a dempo of the 2 amps from?? That is one of the best ways to find out.

Also worth looking at is the Marantz SR8500 also arround a grand.