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Onkyo 709/809 or Denon for B&W 685

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Leehallam
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I have decided I will upgrade my AV amp to one with phono inputs.

What is the best choice for my B&W speaker for a 50/50 split music/movies.

Help please before I go take a listen at the weekend.

Lee

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Roksan Caspian M2 Amp & CDP - B&W PM1's - QED Revalation - Roksan Radius 5.2 - Ortofon Black MM - Audiolab MDAC - Denon AVR3312 - Apple TV - Sonos ZP90 - B&W 685 theatre - Panasonic tx50gt30b - Pioneer bdp320 - Sonos 2 x zp 120 - B&W 686 2 x Sonos s5's

In the bar:- Roksan Kandy K2 - Rega Dac - B&W 685

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RE: Onkyo 709/809 or Denon for B&W 685

I have the 685 theatre pack, and I extensively demo'd the Pioneer SC-LX73 and the Denon 3312, and came away with the Denon (despite the Pioneer originally retailing for £500 more, but both now available for £999).

I was coming from a Denon 1909 (which i don't particularly like).  There's a thread further down with a longer report on the experience. 

EDIT- thead here: http://www.whathifi.com/forum/av-receivers/todays-demo-experience

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RE: Onkyo 709/809 or Denon for B&W 685

 

Purchased a Denon 3312 it sounds nice with music as well as great movie performance.

 

I will be suprised if this is not an award winner (for my ears anyhow).

 

It should be here with in the week and I get get set up and get my old amp on ebay.

 

Now new TV purchased, New AV reciver purchased, and I have enough bonus money left for a turntable next job.

 

 

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Roksan Caspian M2 Amp & CDP - B&W PM1's - QED Revalation - Roksan Radius 5.2 - Ortofon Black MM - Audiolab MDAC - Denon AVR3312 - Apple TV - Sonos ZP90 - B&W 685 theatre - Panasonic tx50gt30b - Pioneer bdp320 - Sonos 2 x zp 120 - B&W 686 2 x Sonos s5's

In the bar:- Roksan Kandy K2 - Rega Dac - B&W 685