Im looking to move from all in one to seperates, but I dont wanna break the bank. I love audio, but not to the tune of anything over $6k or so. Im looking at the the Marantz AV7005/7025 pre-pro and I was considering the Marantz mm7055 amp, the Lexicon gx7 or the JBL AVA7. Ive really not known JBL to have higher end audio, you know what I mean, and Im wondering why, if theyre the same, is the JBL so much cheaper. Ive read side by side comparisons on rebadged gear and the comparisons were less than desirable.
Im looking to spend about $2500 on a pre-pro and power amp combo. I dont want the best, but I want something that will sound better than your run of the mill $300-800 A/V receiver. They sound OK for movies, but horrible for music sources. My girlfriend has a Krell/Theta Casanova setup with some B&W 804's and a Velodyne sub that sound great to me. I just want something better that will serve both purposes and satisfy my ears. Thanx!