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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
nutty
3,058 posts
 
Anthem Audio MRX 1140 8K MRX Series $4,199.99 each USD N
sandrodg73
156 posts
 

Anthem mrx740 

I think with the preouts and an external amp you can do 11channels. Ive owned one for almost 2 years and love it.  ARC works but do your best with speaker placement and room treatments before running ARC. I have my room and speakers dialed in to where im not using ARC for 2 channel most of the time. For movies I always do.  There are a couple things to be aware of though.  1- it has 2 sub outs but they are not stereo.  Each sub out gets the same output signal.  2- the analog inputs will convert what ever analog input you give it to digital and then back to analog. This one even my dealer wasn't aware of.  Something to keep in mind if you plan on using a separate DAC or TT.  The Anthem DAC is good however.  According to Anthem this is done because of the ARC processing. 

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squared80
204 posts
 

You get a hi-fi experience using even a Denon X3800. Don't overthink this. 

brev
54 posts
 

I'm using the marantz pm7000n to power my power hungry Buchardt e50s. Doing a very good job!  Nice streaming ability and will turn on when the TV does even though it's only connected through optical. 

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