I used to have the same speaker sets. First I tried a NAD T753 with Bryston AMP. Its lack of dynamics, transparency, and details drove me to the camp of outlaw 990. Turned out it was just the opposite of the NAD: Detailed, analytical, harsh, and fatiguing. Then came the Arcam AVR350. By far the best, but a tad bright. Now I have a Arcam AV8. Best of both world: detailed and smooth. My search for a pre/pro is over at this price arrange, at least for a while.
Arcam receiver vs. Outlaw separates
i am currently using paradigm studio 20's for front L&R w/ matching cc-470 (surrounds are of a different brand but will soon match w/ adp-470's) and a HSU subwoofer and am trying to decide what to do about powering and processing (old HK receiver is getting replaced secondary to a hum/hiss problem). I listen to music about 70% and movies/TV 30%.
1) I had been heavily thinking about an Arcam AVR300 (factory refurb for about $1600 w/ warranty) but recently have been alerted to Outlaw audio's separates and am wondering which would be better choice. The separates I was looking at ranged in various combos of the 970 or 990 Pre/Pros with the 7125 or 7075 Amps. Costs tend to run from $1300 to $1900 (all dollars american).
2) if i go w/ the outlaw separates, is the 75 watt 7075 enough to power this setup or would i require/be better off w/ the 125 W of the 7125?
Thanks in advance for the help.
-William
1) I had been heavily thinking about an Arcam AVR300 (factory refurb for about $1600 w/ warranty) but recently have been alerted to Outlaw audio's separates and am wondering which would be better choice. The separates I was looking at ranged in various combos of the 970 or 990 Pre/Pros with the 7125 or 7075 Amps. Costs tend to run from $1300 to $1900 (all dollars american).
2) if i go w/ the outlaw separates, is the 75 watt 7075 enough to power this setup or would i require/be better off w/ the 125 W of the 7125?
Thanks in advance for the help.
-William