I understand your questioning my reasoning. I'm doing the same. I guess to simplify my question, are the newer entry level AVRs as good or better than the older stock mid/higher end I'm currently running? You hope every new model is an improvement over the previous units. Trying to figure out if I've reached that point where my older quality units have been either met or passed up by these more entry level ones in quality and features to warrant replacing?
Comparing Denon Tuners to new
Hi folks. I'm having a delema as to weather to update one of my Denon products. Currently I have a Denon DRA-385 no remote in storage, a AVR-4800 no remote (trying to use sofabaton), and a AVR-2312CI. The 4800 and 2312 are running 7.1 systems for movies and are occasionally used for music as well. I am no audiofile pro. I have always disliked the overly complicated set up with these older units.
My main system, 2312, has been terrible when it comes to volume control for movies. Setting the volume to able to hear the actors speaking makes the loud movie track (ie swelling music, explosions, action, etc.) WAY too loud. So I sit there with my hand on the volume control, jockeying it up and down constantly through out the show. I am running it through Defiinitive Tech. speakers all the way around except for the Velodine sub.
Considering purchasing a s760h from Costco ($400.00 with coupon) to replace one or both. I know I'd be replacing a medium to flagship unit with a entry level. The pros being, hopefully easier set up/operation, blue tooth and other options available now. The cons being less power and possibly quality? Any opinions are appreciated.