Runnin, I didn't have a chance to A/B between 103 and 105, but I believe the 105 is far superior to 103 especially the analog stereo. I bought the 103 right after a "test drive" at a local audio HT store, and that was a mistake! I hope that keeping the 103 for movies (mostly from Amazon, Netflix, and Vudu) and investing in the Cambridge Audio Azur 851C for CDs and internet streaming music is the right choice. What do you think?
I have neither a movie theatre nor a separate rom for 2 channel music. My family room is also open to all other rooms on the almost 2000 square feet first floor. And I think that is the trend of future set up for most families for convenience and space limitation.
I understand Emotiva has no way to compare with other legendary brand names such as Mac, Bryston... but those amps cost 5-10 times more. I have 2 XPA-1, XPA-5 and XPA3 about $3200. At least they are pretty clean driving my Focal Electra 1038be II and 1000be center. For surround, I still keep my 20 year old Infinity Interlude IL10. when I'm satisfied with the rest, I'll replace them by Focal Aria SR900 array.
My question: Is the Cambridge Azur 851C today and the Marantz AV8802 6 months from now the right move? I won't touch the Emotiva XMC-1 for too many unpredictable factors.
Thank you.
I have neither a movie theatre nor a separate rom for 2 channel music. My family room is also open to all other rooms on the almost 2000 square feet first floor. And I think that is the trend of future set up for most families for convenience and space limitation.
I understand Emotiva has no way to compare with other legendary brand names such as Mac, Bryston... but those amps cost 5-10 times more. I have 2 XPA-1, XPA-5 and XPA3 about $3200. At least they are pretty clean driving my Focal Electra 1038be II and 1000be center. For surround, I still keep my 20 year old Infinity Interlude IL10. when I'm satisfied with the rest, I'll replace them by Focal Aria SR900 array.
My question: Is the Cambridge Azur 851C today and the Marantz AV8802 6 months from now the right move? I won't touch the Emotiva XMC-1 for too many unpredictable factors.
Thank you.