Steve- You're on the right track. However, it is difficult to get truly involving audio out of a combined A/V system. Not impossible, but difficult. You'll probably find that you'll need to upgrade a few pieces before you're happy (amp, pre/proc, speakers, cables, etc...). I'd recommend that you consider the amp/speaker combination in your decision. An inefficient speaker with a lower powered solidstate amp will not meet your needs for an a/v system. Everyone will have recommendations, and regrettably, from what you detailed, you won't have the chance to audition. My preferences are tubes for audio, particularly if you listen at lower levels but still want dynamics. However, good quality solid state equipment will likely be such an improvement for you that it may be all you need to be happy. Also, when it comes to amps, not all "watts" are created equal. Quality power is always preferrable to high power! Good luck and enjoy the journey.
New to seperates...need suggestions
Current equiptment: Denon avr 2800, integra dvd, polk bookshelf, velodyne sub. Trying to integrate ht with music and want to upgrade to a power amp. Am currently looking at Citation 7.1, monarchy audio se 100, belles 150a, Mccormack dna .5 with revision a upgrade, and ati 1502. Large price difference from Citaion @950.00, monarchy @825 new and 699 minor blem with 30 day warranty, no price on Mccormack yet(expect >$1000), to the ati @530. Ht sounds fine but music is flat with muddied detail. Want to have a sense of feel and airyness that is lacking. At lower volume all dynamics are lost. No seperation or soundstage. Will eventually upgrade speakers but for now would like to get all I can from current speakers and have what I need to drive future upgrades. Thinking about Maggie mmg and Saphire III le. Any thought on these amps concerning what I am hoping to achieve? Have read the reviews but no way to demo locally so am hoping to get insight from more experienced.
Thanks
Steve
Thanks
Steve
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