Thanx for the information. I have not looked a many of the Japanese products due to prior experiences hack in the 80s but everyone changes. I will go forward with a more open mind and check out the Onkyo. Thanx again!
Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor + Concertinos - Amps?
I am finally upgrading my system after almost 20yrs of stagnation...want to use primarily for 2 channel but home theater will be in the picture too. I listen to a wide range of music from chill and techno to country to hard rock to classical. So far I have decided to go with the SF Cremona Auditors for the front pair and I think either used SF signums or SF concertinos for the rear, the SF solo for center..not sure on the sub woofer and what to use to drive it all. I kinda don't want to get too caught up in it again. Did that 20yrs ago and spent way to much. I was thinking a decent Rotel or NAD receiver with some nice cables. Will upgrade the CD/DVD later. Any other receiver/amp/preamp recommendations in the $900-$1500 price range? I have looked through a number of similar threads and it seems like most are saying solid state, fast and not bright. Any recommendations appreciated.