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I have searched the threads and haven't come across the answer I have wanted. Thought someone might be able to answer some of my questions. First off, if I buy a new receiver with the pre-out for an external amplifier (Onkyo 605 does not have one), will it matter which AVR I choose or is it just better to go with a middle grade one? I was thinking of switching my Onkyo 605 for a Yamaha V663 since it does have the pre-out for an external amplifier. The issue I run into is that I am told Yamaha's tend to be a bit bright. I currently have Polk RTI8 Fronts, CSI5 Center, Monitor50 Rear, MFW-15 sub and already consider my setup too bright (too harsh at loud volumes and not enough separation). So for example, if I switched to a yamaha and got an external amp is this going to tone down the brightness of the yamaha or will it just simply improve the power of the yamaha since it is still receiving the signal from the AVR.
I am also considering upgrading from an Onkyo 605 to a Marantz 7001, is this worth the upgrade? I really want my movies/music to come across more naturally with better separation. (No harshness at loud volumes and I want excellent vocal separation thru the center channel). Will upgrading the receiver achieve this, or am I looking at upgrading my speakers as well? Any advice would be much appreciated. I typically use my system for 60/40 - Movies/Music.
My current Setup:
Sony PS3
Onkyo 605
Samsung PN50B650
Polk RTI8 Fronts
Polk CSI5 Center
Polk Monitor 50 Rear
MFW-15 Subwoofer
I am also considering upgrading from an Onkyo 605 to a Marantz 7001, is this worth the upgrade? I really want my movies/music to come across more naturally with better separation. (No harshness at loud volumes and I want excellent vocal separation thru the center channel). Will upgrading the receiver achieve this, or am I looking at upgrading my speakers as well? Any advice would be much appreciated. I typically use my system for 60/40 - Movies/Music.
My current Setup:
Sony PS3
Onkyo 605
Samsung PN50B650
Polk RTI8 Fronts
Polk CSI5 Center
Polk Monitor 50 Rear
MFW-15 Subwoofer