[AdamITR]

Looking at the H/K 3390 to use with my Paradigm Mini-Monitor V6 Bookshelf Speakers … Stereo listening only. I already have a Subwoofer, Airport Express, Mac Mini for streaming audio. I also have a TT which I would like to use via a phono input or phono preamp …


I have read that at this price point, an AVR *might* be a better choice because of the room correction mic. feature and better bass management.


Anyone care to chime in?


Thanks!

 

[phantom52]

May want to also look at the H/K 3490. It has digital inputs also whereas the 3390 is analog only.

 

[arnyk]



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Originally Posted by AdamITR  /t/1517895/h-k-3390-or-avr-for-stereo-listening-only#post_24360114


Looking at the H/K 3390 to use with my Paradigm Mini-Monitor V6 Bookshelf Speakers … Stereo listening only. I already have a Subwoofer, Airport Express, Mac Mini for streaming audio. I also have a TT which I would like to use via a phono input or phono preamp …


I have read that at this price point, an AVR *might* be a better choice because of the room correction mic. feature and better bass management.


Anyone care to chime in?

Seems like researching recent posts is a lost art. Many of us chimed in last week, and the week before that, and the week before that and the week before that...


You seem to know the relevant issues - bass management, automated system optimization and tuning, etc.


Got any concerns that aren't old news?

 

[AdamITR]

I just did some searching, found some great info. Thanks!


One question ... I don't have a monitor in the room now, how critical is this for proper setup? I would assume necessary.

 

[phantom52]

Depends on which receiver or AVR you chose. If its one of the H/K's its not necessary. If its a AVR with a eq program then yes a monitor will make it easier to setup and make any needed changes.

 

[arnyk]



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Originally Posted by phantom52  /t/1517895/h-k-3390-or-avr-for-stereo-listening-only#post_24360715


Depends on which receiver or AVR you chose.

Precisely.


I have a low end Yamaha and I've set it up with just the front panel display and buttons.


I have a mid-end Denon and not so much.


Your authority in this matter is the user manual, which is generally available online.