Yamaha A2010 or Marantz SR-7005 to replace Arcam AVR280
Hello, I have finally decided to update my AV receiver and I am doubting between these 2: Yamaha A2010 or Marantz SR-7005. I use it for both music and cinema equally but music is important therefore it has to be musical, at least as much as the Arcam that is replacing.
The 2 main questions I currently have is; 1) is the Marantz worth the 200 extra pound and 2) Will any of the 2 be good replacement of Arcam AVR280? This last is probably the main question as I want to make sure that I do not take steps back.
I'm afraid I don't know how good the Marantz is, I guess you could google its name to see if there are any online reviews. However, the Yamaha is very good indeed. I have one in my kitchen (I need to update my signature), replacing the Yamaha RX-V1067 which has now been relegated to my bedroom. The RX-A2010 is better, in sound and also in features, than the RX-V1067, which was already very good. And the good news about the RX-A2010 is that you can now buy it even cheaper than the £849 I paid two months ago, heavily discounted from its original price of about £1,200. Now I see it available from at least two dealers at £769, in both titanium and black finishes.
Thanks, it is difficult to make a decission between the 2. I believe that I may go for the yamaha in the end also because I have 7 days to try and return if I do not like it. I have seen various reviews in the internet but it seems that not many opinions in this forum about one vs the other.
No opinions or thoughts? Any comments regarding match with current speakers?
Yamaha A2010, Dali Ikon 1, Dali suite C0.7, Wharfedale DFS and Wharfedale SW150. IPOD 80 GB with Pure digital I-20. PS3 slim. Harmony 600, Optoma HD65 proyector.
Sonic impact T-amp with Whafedale 9SR.