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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!

nankaroad
soix
10,186 posts
 

Yamaha absolutely. 
 

https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxa3060bl/yamaha-rx-a3060-9.2-ch-x-150-watts-a/v-receiver/1.html

freediver
1,360 posts
 

For those recommending Yamaha,have a look at the specs..Yamaha rates their surround receivers at specified power,1 channel driven(NOT all 5 channels at the same time)& at ONLY 1Khz-20Khz.(NOT 20 hz.-20Khz.)..This smacks of a weak amplifier & even though they spec a "Dynamic"power output @ 2 ohms it is spec'd the same way..What happens to that spec when all 5 amplifiers are working under a 20Hz.-20Khz.load?I'm betting those specs fall flat on their face...
 OP:if you want a power amp that will do the job,at least get something that specs their amps with all channels driven under a full frequency load!

pureclarity
80 posts
 

I’m using Yamaha, and it’s a trooper, going on 16 yrs. However, I use all the pre outs and run separates. So perhaps you can look for a nice pre pro used? I do combo 2channel and surround but don’t use the amplifier in the receiver. 

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travelinjack
241 posts
 

I would get either Denon X3800H or X4800 for now and then add two of the well reviewed class D mono blocks from Topping or Fosi when I had some more money. Both those Denon have a full set of pre-outs. 

mark200mph
396 posts
 

I have alot of the denon 4800h and up to the top in all my theater and have not had problems.find used or open box.happy listening.

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