I just purchased the Onkyo TX-8050 and I have to say that I am amazed. Needed to downsize financially so I bought this receiver for the functionality. Currently using it with 85 db Aerial Model 6's and it sounds great at normal listening volumes. Plenty of dynamics with clear and 3 dimensional soundstage. But just as important, it is a fully networked stereo receiver/integrated able to access DNLA music library (quickly) as well as internet radio and paid services like Spotify AND all functions (including volume and power on and off) and music browsing can be controlled from the O Remote App for iPad and iPhone. For less than $300 on Amazon this is a major bargain and a major step forward in integrated design. Basically a poor man's Naim SuperUniti in terms of functionality. I have not heard the SuperUniti at more than 15 times the price so I can't make any sound comparisons but this Onkyo is fantastic. I have owned Gryphon, Krell, BAT, NAD and McCormack and this compares favorably - seriously.
Best Integrated Amp for B&W 602 s2 +/-$500 used
Fresh on the heels of a successful query regarding speakers for my Creek 4330r (went with the obvious - a clean pair of Epos ES11's) I return seeking advice on what to power my now-idle B&W dm-602 s2's. They have previously been connected to the aforementioned 4330r (40 watts x 2) as well as a new Onkyo TX-8050 (85 watts x 2) networking 2-channel receiver. The problem with each hook-up is that the overall sound was rather congested in the mid's and loosey-goosey-boomy in the lower regions with sometimes lovely highs but not what I'd call open or airy. I like, or rather want to like, the 602's so I'm looking for what integrated amp would make these things sing ($500 +/-). I'll use them for itunes streaming (via Airport Express) and the occasional TV & movies (moving the Creek/Epos into the fun room for vinyl, etc). Using Canare 4s6 Star Quad speaker cable and Chord Cobra 3 ic's with the 602's perched atop quality, mass-filed stands. Any thoughts? Thanks,
Jerry
Jerry
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