My focus is on 2-channel faithful reproduction of acoustic instrumental music (jazz, classic, etc.)
Got B&W 704, paired them with integrated amp Rotel 1062 - I like B&W details and staging, and the mellow and sweet sound that 1062 brings to B&W 704.
I want to expand this system to multi-channel, will get B&W HTM7 as central to match 704s, and a pair of some cheaper ones for rear speakers (something from 600 series).
I am also looking for a receiver that will give me quality 2-channel and sound I like.
That is where I am in total dark, I cannot find it. For example, I listened to Rotel RSX-1067 and it totally killed all the details and sweetness from the music, compared to small 2-channel 1062. Sound is very harsh, unrealistic.
Has anyone paired B&W 704s with any multi-channel receivers that deliver good stereo performance, and do not sound harsh?
I read abut Yamaha’s Pure Direct feature, so it may be a way to go, but then again some reviews say that Yamaha’s receivers are no longer what they used to be in terms of mellow sound they produce, now are focused on home theater and produce very harsh sound, what I do not like?
Any experience or recommendations here?
For the price range, I would not go above $2,800.00.
