Upgrade my old receiver to what??

 

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Username: Igorzzz3

The Netherlands

Post Number: 1
Registered: Nov-06
Hi there, any suggestion on upgrading my current receiver a Pioneer VSX-D814.
My speaker set up is as follow:
Main: Monitor Audio Bronze B4
Rears:MA Bronze B2
Center: MA Bronze Centre
Sub: Infinty Beta SW-10

I'm looking for a receiver wich will make the speakers sound more warm, yet detailed, also i would like an receiver wich would make my speaker setup sound detailed, even at low listening volume's.

A second hand receiver is an option.
The budget is around €400- €500.
These ar the ones i'm considering:

Marantz: SR-7400 / SR-5500 / SR-5600 / SR-5400 or SR-5400 OSE.
NAD: T753 / T753v2 / T743v2
Onkyo: TX-Sr703 / TX-sr702 / Tx-sr801
Harman Kardon: AVR 435/ AVR 335

Any suggestions/ listening experience.

Greetz
Igor
 

New member
Username: Igorzzz3

The Netherlands

Post Number: 2
Registered: Nov-06
Doesn't anyone have any suggestions??
 

Silver Member
Username: Gamerdude

Ontario Canada

Post Number: 282
Registered: Apr-06
I would go with the H/K
 

Silver Member
Username: Daniel_canada

Canada

Post Number: 214
Registered: May-06
MA and NAD work well. 753 over the 743, even a 763 would be better.
 

New member
Username: Igorzzz3

The Netherlands

Post Number: 3
Registered: Nov-06
So, HK & Nad should give the kind of sound i'm looking for, warm and detailed even at low listening volume's.
I'm currently bidding for a second hand Nad 753 V2. I've read about a lot of problems with the current NAD line up of receivers. What can i expect?
 

Bronze Member
Username: Jaw

Post Number: 64
Registered: Mar-06
Stay away from a second hand NAD with no guarantee.
 

New member
Username: Igorzzz3

The Netherlands

Post Number: 4
Registered: Nov-06
Does the HK AVR 435 deliver 4 ohm loads, in other words can it drive difficult speakers.
My current speakers are fairly easy to drive, but in the future i would like to upgrade to Dynaudio's (the Audience range)or maybe B&W (600 series). So the receiver should be able to drive these speakers.
 

Silver Member
Username: Jethro

Lansing, Mi

Post Number: 132
Registered: Jan-06
a vote here for the marantz 7500+
 

New member
Username: Igorzzz3

The Netherlands

Post Number: 5
Registered: Nov-06
I've come across one Onkyo TX-DS898, also second hand, in mint condition. This one can be bouhgt for about € 450.
Looks like a serious contender.
Will it give the sound i want with my monitor audio's.
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