Highly recommend checking out Anthem, exceptional sound for both 2-channel music and multi-channel surround. I have two: MRX1140 for 7.1.4 system in main theater and MRX740 for family room. They are a bit pricey new but I picked up the 740 for around $1600 used, there's currently one on USAM listed for $2K.
Advice for audio upgrade.
I recently moved into a new house with a dedicated game room. The room is 20ft x 40ft with 8 foot ceilings. I set up my system, level matching everything, and it sounds good, but now I’m looking for that next level.
My current setup is a 12 year old Denon AVR-x2000 running Kef IQ-90’s and two Emotiva 12s powered subwoofers. I use a Roku connected to a projector for occasional movie watching and a Nintendo switch. It’s mostly used for listening to music through Tidal and is where I’m looking to achieve better sound. I run it through a Wimm Amp Pro Plus.
I don’t want to add any more speakers. The options I’m looking at are:
1. Keep the existing Denon AVR and add a separate amp such as the Marantz mm7025.
2. Swap my existing receiver for the Marantz stereo 70s.
My budget is around $1500, but may be willing go a little more. My receiver just seems like it lacks a bit of depth and what I would describe as in your face loud. I want to explore what people say when they describe warm and immersive. My music preference is along the lines of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Clapton, Toto, the rat pack.
Are either of those options a worthwhile upgrade? Any other suggestions?
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+1 @soix - better preamplifier+amplifier should yield a “significant” sonic upgrade, the whole audio chain matters. Stevie Ray Vaughan, Clapton, Toto, the rat pack deserves better 😉 If there is only one system with both 2channel and HT, +1 on Anthem |
+1 @soix Your Denon AVR is 7.1 & fine for Dolby digital Home theater. Unless I missed something, you just have two KEF speakers + 2 subs… no rears… no center. |
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