Anthem MRX-510 or Pioneer SCLX88

[Sammers]

Hi,
I was looking for some advice on what receiver to upgrade too? I currently have a Denon AVRX2000 and was thinking of the Anthem MRX510 or the Pioneer SCLX88.
I mainly use the receiver for movies and music is not really a concern. Would I really hear a difference between the Denon I currently have, compared to one of the high end (for my budget anyway) that I mentioned above?
Fairly new to this, so still trying to learn a bit more on the technical side!

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Would I really hear a difference between the Denon I currently have, compared to one of the high end (for my budget anyway) that I mentioned above?

In Direct mode comparison without using Room EQ or any DSP modes, you will probably not even notice a difference in sound quality.

 

[rnatalli]

The ARC is superior to the Audyssey in your X2000, but not sure it would be worth the serious increase in price. What speakers do you have?

 

[Sammers]

I have a mission SXC2 Centre, Audica CX Towers as fronts, Monitor Audio Silver as side's and Jamo 626 Towers as rears and a Jamo Sub. I know its a mixed up lot, but have to have them like that for my marriage! I also use decent quality speaker cable too, all with banana plugs.
I have actually pushed the button and ordered the MRX 510, so hopefully I will be able to post whether or not I hear any major improvements! I am getting a tech to do the install, so hopefully he can get the best out of my speakers that maybe I cannot with the Audyssey!
Thanks for the response.

 

[rnatalli]

I doubt you'll be disappointed with the 510's sound. I have a 310 myself and it'll have to be pried from my dead fingers before I give it up.