Hello,
New to this forum. Building a system over the years and time to upgrade my AVR.
Current gear… Onkyo TXNR 686 - rated at 100 W/CH - 2 channels driven
Front - PSB Image T-5 (Bi-amplified)
Center-PSB Image C-5
Surround - PSB Alpha LRC
Sub- SVS SB 2000 Pro
Ive collected everything on a budget, either second hand deals or deep discounts. Im not too particular when it comes to Cinema sound, the Onkyo is just fine. Where I do feel like the Onkyo is lacking is with Music, in particular 2.0 and 2.1 listening both audio quality and power. I’d like to upgrade my AVR as I feel that the front speakers are much more capable than what the current Onkyo can provide. I can also see upgrading the speakers at some point. I have a budget of $2,200 Max, would ideally like to keep it under $2,000. My goal is high quality 2.0 or 2.1 music listening. I do like to listen to 4.1 music in all channel stereo and studio mix setting from time to time.
My question is… What would be the best, an upper tier AVR from Yamaha Aventage, Anthem or marantz? A mid tier AVR with front preout and run a higher power 2 channel or even a 5 channel amp?
I’ve toyed with the idea of middle to lower tier Yamaha AVR with preouts along with the Peachtree Nova 300 with home theater bypass. This would be a more complicated system for other people in the house to use.
Thanks
