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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2022 20:51:04 GMT
My Sony STR-DA1200ES is a bit limited on HDMI inputs, and does not handle the sounded over HDMI, so I am thinking of getting a new entry level amp/receiver.
My home cinema speakers are nothing special (1990s Kef Coda) so I don’t need anything fancy.
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Post by Pigmy Pony on Jul 30, 2022 22:19:34 GMT
Sony's STR DH790 looks to be a good 'un, nice uncluttered fascia, well reviewed, plenty of up-to-date features. Almost but not quite budget price, £449 at Richer Sounds. That will be my choice in the coming months.
Richers also have a Yamaha receiver at £299, which is probably ok. No Dolby Atmos, but I doubt you'd be bothered about that.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2022 8:16:26 GMT
Thanks. I had a quick look at the Sony. Don’t think I can buy an amp with those clip type speaker terminals. I am not sure the cable will fit.
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Post by macca on Jul 31, 2022 8:43:45 GMT
ASR have tested a fair few and Denon seem to be consistently the best in terms of measured performance.
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Post by Pigmy Pony on Jul 31, 2022 10:01:00 GMT
ASR have tested a fair few and Denon seem to be consistently the best in terms of measured performance. Denon gear always highly rated, not exactly budget though. Kevin, the point you made about the speaker terminals is a criticism I've seen before with the Sony kit. Maybe you could take a bit to the shop and see if it fits. Just remembered you are in France though - if you have to buy online it would be a gamble. |
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Post by macca on Jul 31, 2022 11:26:21 GMT
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Post by Pigmy Pony on Jul 31, 2022 12:38:12 GMT
I stand corrected, that does look pretty good |
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Post by hifinutt on Aug 12, 2022 12:49:45 GMT
Had denon av amps for years . Reliable and not bad sound for the money
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Post by nuff on Aug 13, 2022 7:41:55 GMT
I've had quite a few Denon AV Receicers over the years. I not long ago (Maybe 6 months) upgraded to this 5* What Hi Fi winner. For the money I paid (Used) It's so much amp and very good sound. www.whathifi.com/denon/avr-x2300w/review |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2022 7:51:20 GMT
I may have to put this on hold, as I have the excess payment for my car repair to pay for.
We shall see at the end of the month after the holidays.
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Post by nuff on Aug 13, 2022 8:01:43 GMT
I may have to put this on hold, as I have the excess payment for my car repair to pay for. We shall see at the end of the month after the holidays. I just looked back through AVForums and I paid £190 delivered. A bargain considering. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2022 8:12:33 GMT
I found one for €150, but it has a problem with the software update.
It is at the other end of France, and he won’t post it.
I am in no rush, as my current receiver still works. I will wait for a bargain to turn up.
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Post by mrian on Sept 3, 2022 19:39:04 GMT
Sony's STR DH790 looks to be a good 'un, nice uncluttered fascia, well reviewed, plenty of up-to-date features. Almost but not quite budget price, £449 at Richer Sounds. That will be my choice in the coming months. Richers also have a Yamaha receiver at £299, which is probably ok. No Dolby Atmos, but I doubt you'd be bothered about that. I tend to find that most of the things I watch listen to these days are in vanilla stereo and high end legacy av processors are very good and rather cheap these days. |
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