Upgrade help needed please....

[stato]

Hi everyone,
I currently have a system that consists of the following and would like to upgrade/update.

Pioneer DV535
Sony strdb930 for cntr. and rears
Rotel Rb981 130w x2 for fronts
Jamo e870 fronts
Jamo e8 surronds
Jamo e8 sub

The first thing I want to replace is the old Pio with a Denon 1920. Will this be a big step up pq/audio wise ? or should I be looking to get the next model up (2910 I think) to get better quality? I was going to get the Yamaha dvds675 but thought that the 1920 would be better for music.

Secondly I will be replacing the Sony with a better one and am leaning towards the Denon 2807. As the new receiver will only power the centre and rears is this overkill and could maybe get a lesser Denon or maybe someone could suggest something else. I like the idea of auto set-up that comes with the Denon and understand that Yamaha also have this function so I would like this option on any suggestions.

Third, when I do update the above the weak link would be the speaker package I presume. I like the Jamo's but think there is a lot more to be had musically and if so " I want some". I have listened to some Kef iQ9's and thought they sounded nice but some suggestions on what I could/should be going to have a listen to would help. I understand that ultimately it is up to MY ears but a push in the right direction would be appreciated.

As I live in Australia my budget is in AUD5-6k. I listen to music/HT about 50/50 but would sacrifice HT over music anytime. I hope the above makes some sort of sense as to what I'm trying to do and any thoughts would be much appreciated.
Thanks (I've still got a lot to learn) Stato.

P.S. what does LOL mean????????????

 

[MACCA350]

WOOOHOOO!! another Aussie
Do you live in Melbourne? If so check out Clef Hi-Fi, I've found they are hard to beat for price and until the end of the month they have a 15-50% off stock-take sale, only thing is they don't sell Denon.

cheers

Psst, LOL means Laugh Out Loud

 

[stato]

WOOOHOOO!! another Aussie
Do you live in Melbourne? If so check out Clef Hi-Fi, I've found they are hard to beat for price and until the end of the month they have a 15-50% off stock-take sale, only thing is they don't sell Denon.

cheers

Psst, LOL means Laugh Out Loud

Hi MACCA350,
I live in Adelaide but will check out the site as I work for a transport co. I can sleep well tonight safe in the knowledge that I have learnt something today. LOL. And yes that was the strategy to get some end of financial year bargains if I could.
Thanks stato.

 

[MACCA350]

BTW, never go by the prices on their site, they are just RRP, here is some prices they sent me in sale promo email:

Boston VRC 150 watt Centre Channel $450 Save $350
Harman Kardon AVR130 5 x 45 watts High Current Rec $450 Save $350
Homecast HD Set Top Box $350 Save $250
Integra DTR5.6 7 x 85 watts Digital Receiver $999 Save $500
Integra DTR 6.6 7 x 100 watts Digital Receiver $1299 Save $700
Integra DTR 7.6 7 x 100 watts Digital Receiver (HDMI) $1699 Save $1000
Integra DTR 10.5 7 x 130 watts Receiver (Flagship) $5699 Save $3000
Jamo E770 3 way 150 watt F/standing Loudspeakers $999 save $500
Marantz DV4500 DVD Player $220 Save $180
Marantz DV6500 SACD/DVD Audio DVD Player $480 Save $320
Marantz SR4500 7 x 80 watts Digital Receiver $599 Save $400
Marantz SR4600 7 x 80 watts Digital Receiver$650 Save $350
Marantz SR5500 7 x 90 watts Digital Receiver $799 Save $600
Marantz SR5600 7 x 90 Watts Digital Receiver $899 Save $500
Marantz SR7500 7 x 105 watts Digital Receiver $1299 Save $700
Marantz SR8500 7 x 110 watts Digital Receiver (DVI) $1899 Save $1100
Sharp 26" LCD TV with HDMI $1299 save $700
Sharp 32" LCD TV with HDMI $1899 save $1000
Sharp 37" LCD TV with HDMI $2699 Save $1200
Tannoy DC2, DC1 & DCC $2399 Save $1800

These are all limited stock, so contact us if you wish to reserve any.

Find out what you want, then see if they have it and can do a good deal

cheers

 

[Port]

Stato, you live in Adelaide, you should have no problems finding speakers.
Vaf Research, Krix, Sonique, all world class offerings on your doorstep.
This is my first post, so hello to all and thanks for having me. Cheers.

 

[Nick250]

Welcome Port!

Nick

 

[stato]

Welcome PORT and thanks. I have heard the Vaf before but was a while ago. They sounded real good from memory. I will go have another listen. Does anyone have an opinion on Denon players? will the 1920 suffice or should I hang out and get a 2910? will I notice a substantial difference in quality?