Suggestions: Rotel RSP-1570 or Denon AVR-4310CI

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8/25/09 at 5:51pm

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I need some help deciding between these two.

First off, here is my current setup:

B&W DM603 S3 Floor Standing (Mains)
B&W LCR600 S3 Center
B&W DM600 S3 Bookshelf (Rears)

Speakers powered by Rotel RMB-1075 multi-channel amp.
SVS PB12-Plus Subwoofer

Currently, I'm using a Yamaha HTR-5890 as my pre/pro and that is what I am wanting to replace. I will take any suggestions people give me, but I am partial to Denon and Rotel (and Yamaha to some degree). My main question is about the RSP-1570 vs. the AVR-4310CI.

My use is mainly HT (probably around 85%) but I do care about music as well.

Thanks everyone in advance for any and all help!!

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8/28/09 at 8:57am

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Let me ask another question. Maybe something easier.

In general, what are your thoughts on Rotel vs. Denon?

I really like the sound of Rotel products and since I have one of their amps, I would like to get a pre/pro to match. However, I also like some of the features that the Denon has, like iPod connectivity, XM/Sirius radio, and especially the Audyssey EQ.
But my main concern is performance / sound quality.

So here is my question: Rotel without room correction, or Denon with Audyssey EQ?

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8/28/09 at 5:35pm

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I know a fair bit of people, as myself, use a Denon receiver, then add a amp either for the fronts, or multichannel. No problem there. And actually comparing with audyssey on and off is a big difference. Even though i have added some measures, theres still a few humps that are rather ugly in my livingroom. The Audyssey takes care of that easily.

I have a Rotel RB-1080 that's driving my front speakers(B&W 703) then i recently stepped up from a Yamaha RX-V2600 to Denon 4308a on the reciever side. The denon pre-amp stages was MUCH better. The Yamaha got tired when i got really high in volume(very seldom did i use that, only material with absolutely NO distorion could be used). On top of that, being able to set the crossover independently for each speaker is a total must-have. Although most of those things can probably be had in say the 3900 on the yamaha side too.

So, take a listen to it, preferably in your home, then you can perhaps try rotel vs. denon.

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8/30/09 at 11:22am

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I would go for the denon, rotel is so far behind I would not bother with them. Since you are using a seperate amp why not look at other options?

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8/30/09 at 8:34pm

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Not Audyssey vs. Audyssey, not a hard choice for the Denon (or a comparable Onkyo or NAD) IMO.

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8/30/09 at 9:23pm

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If you want newer tech.such as DSX,DP 2Z(but you must sacrify surround back to be Height or Widening front channels for 2 speakers),also great sound and video processing,DENON AVR 4310 is your answer,just my opinion.