Hi guys - FWIW, until recently I was using a Marantz SR7002 to drive B&W685/686/HTM2/ASW608, and the setup always sounded too dark for my tastes.
Processor Advice
Hi,
I am currently running a Denon 3808 as a "Processor" and outputting to an Emotive XPA-5 for the amplification (an XPA-2 may soon join this mix). My speakers are all B&W 6-series (683s, 684s, htm-61) and my sub is a PV-1. Given this setup and my itchy upgrade-itis, what level of processor would you recommend I move to--to hear a notable difference to my 3808? Will a Rotel RSP-1570 be a good move, or do I need to move to something along the lines of an Arcam 888 to reach the next level? I'd like to keep HDMI 1.3 & Video Upscaling, but add improved sound quality and the option for a second sub. Any recommendations with rationale would be most welcome. If I am honest, I'm happy with my current setup...but am ready to try for more. I'll be auditioning some options soon...
Thx,
Russell
I am currently running a Denon 3808 as a "Processor" and outputting to an Emotive XPA-5 for the amplification (an XPA-2 may soon join this mix). My speakers are all B&W 6-series (683s, 684s, htm-61) and my sub is a PV-1. Given this setup and my itchy upgrade-itis, what level of processor would you recommend I move to--to hear a notable difference to my 3808? Will a Rotel RSP-1570 be a good move, or do I need to move to something along the lines of an Arcam 888 to reach the next level? I'd like to keep HDMI 1.3 & Video Upscaling, but add improved sound quality and the option for a second sub. Any recommendations with rationale would be most welcome. If I am honest, I'm happy with my current setup...but am ready to try for more. I'll be auditioning some options soon...
Thx,
Russell