I did a lot of research and tests with Audyssey in 2,5 years of time. I am also a Audyssey Pro installer. With XT32 I can get a superior level than what I could achieve with a much more expensive receiver without. Buy an 818 for a low price. 828 doe not have XT32. 818 in europe you can get for a low price now. i guess in the US will be the same.
Old Flagship Vs New Mid-Level Receiver
Folks,
I currently have a B&K AVR 507 which, when I bought it, was about as good as you could get. I'm thinking about getting a new receiver to take advantage of hi-res audio formats and, most impoartantly to me, room EQ. I don't have flagship money this time around so my budget is $1000 tops. Has anyone compared my 507 or something like a Denon 5803 to a new mid-level receiver like an Onkyo 818 or anything else with Audyssey XT32? I'm also considering an Anthem MRX 300 to get ARC. Will I get an improvement is sound? So what is better? An old flagship receiver or a new mid-level one?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
On a side note, I really miss the days of high-end brick and morter stores where I could bring the equipment home :(
I currently have a B&K AVR 507 which, when I bought it, was about as good as you could get. I'm thinking about getting a new receiver to take advantage of hi-res audio formats and, most impoartantly to me, room EQ. I don't have flagship money this time around so my budget is $1000 tops. Has anyone compared my 507 or something like a Denon 5803 to a new mid-level receiver like an Onkyo 818 or anything else with Audyssey XT32? I'm also considering an Anthem MRX 300 to get ARC. Will I get an improvement is sound? So what is better? An old flagship receiver or a new mid-level one?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
On a side note, I really miss the days of high-end brick and morter stores where I could bring the equipment home :(
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