Time to update to 2 channel stereo

[TLS Guy]

OK, understood, but given the 'exceptions' that there are, I have seen and heard some very nice ones. Granted they aren't cheap but when space saving priorities exist they have proved to be a nice option for a simplistic 2 channel kit.

That all depends which space. As Peter always pointed out, power amps can always be tucked away out of site, and I generally have done that.

 

[3db]

The market departments of the audiophile brands had 50 some years of lavishing snake oil out on the consumers. That does have an effect on how people think unfortunately. I understand that the OP doesnt like surround sound. Lots of people dont and thats ok. What I dont understand is why the OP doesnt use the Marantz as his integrated or pre/power amp combo. Why put out money for a dedicated 2 channel amplification when one can guarentee no sonic advantages over an AVR?

 

[Mikado463]

That all depends which space. As Peter always pointed out, power amps can always be tucked away out of site, and I generally have done that.

I wonder if Peter ever spoke with Nelson ??

 

[TLS Guy]

The market departments of the audiophile brands had 50 some years of lavishing snake oil out on the consumers. That does have an effect on how people think unfortunately. I understand that the OP doesnt like surround sound. Lots of people dont and thats ok. What I dont understand is why the OP doesnt use the Marantz as his integrated or pre/power amp combo. Why put out money for a dedicated 2 channel amplification when one can guarentee no sonic advantages over an AVR?

I am not so sure about that anymore. I think those AVRs and actually the lower end AVPs are not as good as I thought. My AV10 has been a true revelation.