foxmeister(Competent) posted this on Wednesday, 5th June 2002, 23:00
I know I sound `dense` but I`m new to the surround sound game !! I have a Pioneer 515 DVD Player, just about to order the Mission FS2-AV Surround Sound Speaker Package and would like to order a good quality DTS Receiver or Amplifer .... The question is do I need a Receiver or Amp ??!! I`ve already had a look around for the best prices .. for both .. just incase and Richer Sounds seems to have some real bargains. I would appreciate it if anyone in the know could check out their website and point me in the right direction ... Cheers in anticipation .. http://www.richersounds.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi?load=frame
RE: A very easy question .. HONEST !!
clayts(Elite) posted this on Thursday, 6th June 2002, 01:16
Don`t worry, it`s not as silly as it sounds. This is a common area that people get confused over :
Receiver : an amplifier with a radio tuner installed Amplifier : an amplifier with no radio tuner installed
How much do you want to spend ?
Up to £250, we`re talking the soon to be withdrawn Yamaha DSPAX620 (no receiver), Denon AVR1602 (receiver) or Marantz SR4200 (receiver).
Any help ?
RE: A very easy question .. HONEST !!
foxmeister(Competent) posted this on Thursday, 6th June 2002, 21:33
Thanks Clayts, think thats made it a little bit clearer, glad you mentioned the Yamaha, that what I had my eye on !! Cheers again ......
RE: A very easy question .. HONEST !!
clayts(Elite) posted this on Thursday, 6th June 2002, 23:03
Yeah : cracking amp, but now in the throes of being replaced by the much more expensive DSPAX630SE.
The only drawback with the `620 is that it does not feature Dolby Pro Logic 2, which can transform VHS and normal/digital TV, turning it into a pseudo 5.1 surround sound experience : a very snazzy feature, which both the Marantz and Denon boast.
I`m a hardened Yammy fan, altho` even I`m warming to the Marantz as my next AV amp.
I think £249 for the `620 is a cracking deal, however :-)
RE: A very easy question .. HONEST !!
neilw(Competent) posted this on Friday, 7th June 2002, 09:05
Hello Mr Clayts,
Which Marantz are you warming to ? The SR4200 or the SR5200 ?
I almost regretting not going the extra few bucks for the 5200 because of the 6 Channel input, for DVD-A (the 4200 doesn`t have them) and the 5200 has EX/ES I believe too.
Hope you make the right choice.
Neil
RE: A very easy question .. HONEST !!
clayts(Elite) posted this on Friday, 7th June 2002, 09:26
Yeah, the SR5200 is the one taking my fancy. Westy can be very persuasive on the telephone :-)
