The 4004MkII is IMO still a good sounding amp compared to comparably priced amps these days. Have you considered keeping the Aragon and adding a 3-channel amp such as an Acurus A-200x3? That would be a cost effective way to maintain your good sounding 2-channel and upgrade your HT. The Acurus is often available in the $500-700 range on this site. On the higher end, look at Theta Dreadnaught or BAT Vk6200.
Aragon 4004MKII upgrade,Aragon 3005 or Rotel 1095?
Category: Speakers
Hoping someone who has similiar system or background can help out. I currently have an Aragon 4004MKII with 18K pre, attached to Polk Audio RTA-15tl's. I like the sound and would like to upgrade to a (5) channel HT system. I recently purchased Polk Audio's CS-400i center, PSW-450 Sub and fx300i surrounds to complete the package. The dilemna I seem to be having is whether to upgrade to an Aragon 3005 with a Stage One. Or, to the Rotel RMB-1095 and RSP-1098. I've auditioned both systems (not on my speakers) and have mixed feelings. The Rotel seems to have clarity and great sound staging, but lacking in the bass. While the Aragon is a little more neutral and sounding and tighter at the bass. Of course the systems were reviewed on two different speakers. The Aragon on Gallo Reference III's and the Rotel on B&W 800 series. I potentially plan to upgrade to LIS-25's. Anyone have a similiar system or history who can share thier thoughts. Thanks.
Hoping someone who has similiar system or background can help out. I currently have an Aragon 4004MKII with 18K pre, attached to Polk Audio RTA-15tl's. I like the sound and would like to upgrade to a (5) channel HT system. I recently purchased Polk Audio's CS-400i center, PSW-450 Sub and fx300i surrounds to complete the package. The dilemna I seem to be having is whether to upgrade to an Aragon 3005 with a Stage One. Or, to the Rotel RMB-1095 and RSP-1098. I've auditioned both systems (not on my speakers) and have mixed feelings. The Rotel seems to have clarity and great sound staging, but lacking in the bass. While the Aragon is a little more neutral and sounding and tighter at the bass. Of course the systems were reviewed on two different speakers. The Aragon on Gallo Reference III's and the Rotel on B&W 800 series. I potentially plan to upgrade to LIS-25's. Anyone have a similiar system or history who can share thier thoughts. Thanks.