Upgrading a Denon AVR-887 Need some advice

[joeschmoe18]

OK, been asking questions and searching around for guidance to upgrade my Denon receiver. Went to my local audio dealer today and chatted with them for a while and between them and all the replies here I am confused.

I HAVE A BUDGET OF $2500 MAX!

Here are all the suggestions consolidated: (no particular order)

• Emotiva 5 channel amp (XPA-5) and Pre/pro (UMC-200)
• Buddy selling me his Anthem PVA-7 using my Denon 887 as pre/pro late on buy a pre/pro
• Buddy selling me his Anthem PVA-7 and buying a Marantz pre/pro (7707 something) Local dealers suggestion
• Upgrading to a Denon 4311CI or Denon 4511CI (if I remember the model numbers right)
• Buy an Emotiva 5 channel amp and buy a Denon 4311CI
• Local dealer suggests getting a ATI AT3007- 7 channel amp and use the Denon for pre/pro till I can afford a good pre/pro...

Any other ideas for limited funds???
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Equipment:
Denon AVR-887, Sonus Faber Concertino Speakers, Sonus Faber Solo Center Channel Speaker, REL Stadium III Sub-Bass System, Yamaha NS-A580 Surround Speakers, Oppo BDP-105 Blu-Ray, and Sonos for MOG plus the iTunes library

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Not sure what you are trying to power and what your goals are but using a decent AVR and an out board amp is all you will ever need. There is no need to "upgrade" to a decent pre/pro when you "can afford it".

I love Denon AVRs so pick the one that has the features you want/need, add an amp if you need one and tell you local dealer he is an idiot.

I would get a 4311CI and the ATI.

Get the ATI from here.
http://www.classicaudioparts.com/ind...mplifiers.html

 

[joeschmoe18]

ParadigmDawg,

Thanks for the information....I am trying to power my Sonus Faber Concertinos, Sonus Faber Solo center channel, REL Stadium III, and 2 little Yamaha NS-580 speakers...I don't believe my current Denon, is doing justice to the Sonus Faber speakers...Looking to get a good (entry level) system and over time start to improve....A piece at a time. My budget won't allow me to go out and drop $20K in one moment...Really wouldn't do that any way, got to many hobbies to do that kind of money for just audio!

I have had NUMEROUS people suggest the Denon 4311CI or the next unit up (don't remember the model number)....Again thanks for the input!