Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and to the world of hifi so please try to be understanding..
(1) Anyway, I'm about to buy my first ever amp within the next couple of weeks and I don't have much of a budget. At this stage it's a choice between the
Cambridge Audio Azur 640A and the
Yamaha AX-496.
So what pros and cons would you be able to give me about those two amps? I want something that can power 4 speakers at once (I have 4 80 watt speakers) and they both seem perfect, except the Azur is a bit cheaper..
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(2) And also, I can't afford a dedicated CDP at this stage, but I'm considering looking into a universal DVD player such as the
Pioneer DV-578A-S
Basically what I need to know is (DVD function aside) purely as an AUDIO transport would a universal player such as this be of seriously lower quality than a dedicated CDP? What are the criteria that I should look at? The Pioneer website says
"A high-end 24-bit / 192kHz D/A converter ensures superb audio performance."
but what do those numbers mean? Is 24-bit / 192kHz suitable for a pure audio player? Would an amateur audiophile even notice?
How would it compare with the
Denon DCD-685, for example?
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OK that's all.. sorry to "barge in" with all these questions, but it's just kinda hard to get objective advice anywhere because all people want to do is sell you stuff..
thanks guys, it's really appreciated.