Need multi-channel that's great on 2 channel

Not trying to hijack the thread, but do you guys consider the NAD-T757 as a good contender? It has a modular design for future-proofing, and you could just add a 2-channel power amp in addition if more mains power is needed.

Heywaj10,

I too think NAD AVR's do very well with 2-channel. I own a NAD T773 receiver(2004 flagship) and a NAD T175HD prepro and both IMO hold their own with 2-channel music.

Bill

The Marantz 8801 and an Oppo 105 via XLR has put an end to my search for the best of both! Its nothing short of outstanding as a 2/ch pre and was not at all what I was expecting from it. If your looking for a processor to handle multich codecs including DSD direct coupled along with Audyssey's XT32 all over hdmi while having no need to consider a bypass solution for 2/ch. It's the 88011!

I would go the Arcam AVR 600.There will be new models coming out soon and I have seen the AVR 600 go for as little as $2500 second hand.I too only listen to music only in a 5.3 system.I run the 3x Subs with surround (DVD-A SACD),turntable and CD stereo.I have looked long and hard to find a 2 channel AMP for Turntable and stereo CD playback that will integrate the Subs with the front speakers set to small but NO LUCK.Now that my turntable is going HIEnd I have been searching for a AVR for music that is better then the Arcam AVR 600.I am more then happy with the results of the Arcam AVR 600 but looking at my next upgrade.
Stump

Go "hybrid", i have the best of A/V now with the PR-SC5509's great HQV Vida VP (uprezzing those DVDs) and a CP-700 in SSP bypass mode, the stereo balanced A1UDCI (stellar DSD decoder but an inferior BD player, PS3 takes care of that and 3D)directly linked, and couldn't be happier.

The CP-700 make me realize more and more how ignorant i had been thinking an A/V box could do everything for all these years, everything is opening up, I am reauditioning my extensive SACD collection and finding amazing details never heard before in favorite recordings. All of a sudden Roxie's Avalon, Beck's Seachange, and Kraftwerk MCH showpieces take a step back and now I am demonstrating my system to visitors using MoFi and Universal Japan 2 channel remasters.