Receiver for B&W 702 S2

Caphill, thank you for sharing such through and detailed responses. 

Source of music mostly master quality recordings via htpc. 

I am now trying to decide between CXR200 vs Anthem vs Rotel. 

I am guessing you meant Anthem 1120 because there is no 1200. Given I don’t need 11 channels, do I really need 1120. Wouldn’t Anthem 720 or even 520 be sufficient? Seems only difference between 720 and 1120 is no of channels. 520 has slightly less power, but my music listening is always 20-30 dbs below reference and movie watchinf is 10 dB below reference. 

@marrduk24 

It isn't about numbers of channels of power output ratings. Usually the top of the line receivers have superior power supplies, DAC, preamp processor sections, circuit designs, parts, chassis, amplifier sections aside from having more power, better room correction software version, better circuit isolations, etc; and therefore, will sound and perform better than their lower end series within the same brand or manufacturer. 

Btw, the Rotel RA-1592 that I recommended to you isn't an av receiver. It is a stereo integrated amp with onboard DAC. It sounded really good for the money. Retails for $2500. For stereo listening to music it will sound better than those mentioned high end av receivers. 

Hi,
it looks like the Arcam AVR 550 is discontinued. What is a similar Arcam receiver to the Arcam AVR 550?

Received a pair of the 702 S2 for Christmas and don't know too much about receivers versus stereo preamplifier versus stereo amplifier versus integrated amplifier so I've been researching on forums and articles online. My consumption is probably  60% movies and 40% music and based on what I've read, a receiver is probably the better option for me (versus separates) as it's more user friendly for someone with littler to no experience. After reading this forum, I was kinda set on getting the Arcam AVR 550 but found out it's a discontinued product. What replaced the Arcam AVR 550 or what is a comparable Arcam product? 

Thanks in advance!

Are you adding other speakers for home theater or are you just going to use the 702s?

I will be adding more speakers. A pair in the back, center channel and a sub.