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Need help in matching avr system with Focal 706S

Hi, I am totally a newbee in HT so I need help in matching a good quality AVR system for a pair of Focal 706S speakers and a PSB C5 central. I will add SW and focal surround later if my budget allows. If not then I will buy those couple months later. My current AVR is Yamaha TXR 6570. I would like to use for mainly music like 80% and about 20% for movie. I do have 3D TV and will not be upgrading to 4K TV for couple years later. My budget is about $800- 1K max. I don't mind to buy used items.

I have a 18F height ceiling living room and 12x14f room. Also the living room is connect to the kitchen area. I am not a loud volume listener either.

Any input will be greatly appreciated for a good AVR which will work great for a cheap pair of Focal 706S.

beaconsea
zd542
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It would be helpful if you can give more info. What do you want to improve or get out of an upgrade? Also, is there anything you don't like that you need like to fix. Just some expectations about what you would like to achieve with the upgrade.
beaconsea OP
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Thank you Zd542. I like to improve on SQ. I really enjoy listen to music and many of people have told me that my current AVR doesn't allow Focal to its higher performance level. I am looking for sound improving with decent cost of AVR. My list is Cambridge audio 650r (is this too out of date for video? This costs $700 with refurb. Or should I just go back for another higher level of Yamaha like V3900 (used device) or a yamaha 1020. The bottom line question would be... after with all the changes and upgraded, will there be a big difference of sound improvement at all? Thx very for your help.
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zydo
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I'm a dealer for the Yamaha and also Arcam. I find the Arcam to be more musical to my ear. In fact, I use all Arcam in my main room at home. The AVR 360 would be in your price range as a B stock unit.
beaconsea OP
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Arcam AVR360 is way over my budget. I like to keep my budget for AVR system at $1K or lower if possible.
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