Best Receiver for “Mid-Fi” System?
Hey everyone…interested in your thoughts…
I’m putting together a decidedly mid-fi system for both 2 channel listening and 5.1 home theater. I have Focal Aria Evo X No. 2 towers, center and sub, and also Focal surrounds. I will be using an Eversolo DMP-A6 for streaming music.
Thoughts on the best receiver to power this system? I’m looking for musicality from the receiver if possible as I have a more “hi-fi” system also and am a little spoiled with B&W 801 D4s in that system.
I know the limitations of the Focal speakers and am wondering if spending more on the receiver will really be worth it or not for this system? Would like to spend $1,000 or less if possible but could be convinced to go a little higher if something truly provides better bang for the buck. Prefer to buy new, usually.
Have only 1 sub and need only 1 coax input for the streamer so I’m assuming almost anything new today will suffice.
Many thanks for your thoughts and opinions on this!
It's over your budget, and maybe above mid-fi, but Marantz SR8015 was last gen TOTL receiver. They have been closing them out for $2k, you will not get a better receiver for this price. It's heavy and huge, if you let it run in class A mode, it will run really hot. This is what is in my HT room, it works flawlessly, is ok with music, and can drive lower ohm speakers, but will generate heat. Tested it out with new KLH Model 5, 6ohm, worked just fine. |
