HI, you may want to take a look at Audio Refinement. I was listening to some Pass X series and YBA stuff showing a friend of what high end was all about. But his complant was it was very detailed, transparent but not warm enough. So the deal brought out some Audio Refinement Equipment and it really fit the bill at a third of the price about $795.00 I think. See if you can find a dealer. Very nice looking , built well.
Best "warm" receiver for MA Silver 9i's?
I just purchased the Monitor Audio Silver 9i's and accompanying speakers after testing countless systems. I've yet to purchase a receiver though, and my budget really doesn't allow for a separate pre/amp setup. I've read a ton about how these speakers need a "warm" receiver to sound their best. I think breaking them in will help, but can anyone recommend a receiver out there, for below $1,500, that will be a great match for this system? Currently, I'm looking at the Marantz SR-7000 and the Pioneer Elite VSX-37TX (which I can get a pretty good deal on). Also, I hadn't even considered biwiring these speakers, but everyone I talk to really thinks I should. What all is involved in that process, and will it really make a differnce? Thanks a ton! Jason