What Amp to buy

[Tony9]

Need an amp to go with a Pioneer DV565 that I'm thinking of buying but not sure which one to get.
I have heard that for the price range I am looking at 0-£320 the Marantz SR5400 and Yamaha DSPax640 are at the top of their class. Which of these are best or is there another amp recommended even higher then these two?

Thanks

 

[Malky1903]

How about a Pioneer 812/912?

 

[Docta teef]

Whats the ratio of movies to music your looking at?

 

[Anrasp]

Sorry to hijack the thread. I too have an A565 and was looking around for an amp. Main use would be 80% video / 20% music.

Here are a few I have seen

Yamaha RXV440
Pionner VSX D712
Harman Kardon AVR 2550
Nad T742

Any suggestions ?

 

[balders]

Also worth considering the Sony db790 and Denon 1804 too. I went out planning to buy a Yam 640 and came back with an 1804 after listening to the back to back. The 1804 just seemed a lot better with music.

It really comes down to what kind of sound you like, so it's worth drawing up a shortlist and listening to as many as you can.

Balders.

 

[Tony9]

It will be used virtually soley for home cinema..

Hope that helps Docta teef


Tony9

 

[Docta teef]

The Yam is note for a wide range of surround modes and i think thats what i would go for between the two but as always the best bet is to listen to both yourself of course

 

[Dfour]

ive seen the 912 (witht the auto setup) for £330. A bargain in my mind and a perfect match (cosmetically) for the 565 Also rated as a damn fine h/c amp!

 

[Rad]

What about a second hand Marantz SR7200

 

[Tony9]

Thanks for the offer but I've decided to get the amp new.

Out of interest how much are you selling it for??????

 

[Rad]

£250