The Apex Club

I demo'd the MA Apex again yesterday this time with a Yamaha 2067 & Denon 4311.



I did like the Denon but found it too warm somewhat lacking in detail
with not as much punch as the LX83, however the Yamaha as far as I'm
concerned was far superior both for CD's and Blu-Ray movies.



I do think however that the MA Apex A10's (compared with B&W M1's)
are a little on the bright side but teamed with the right receiver
they're fantastic. Mustn't forget to mention the sub performs equally
well.

Incidentally this wasn't just my ears that gave an approval it was the wife's also!



The Yamaha was a nice balance between the Pioneer LX83 & the Denon 4311.



So anyway I ended up buying a Yamaha RX-3067, MA Apex 5.1 system and a Pioneer LX54 Blu-Ray! The trouble is I cant collect it until next Saturday Afternoon!...Can I Be a member now?

Flyman:

I demo'd the MA Apex again yesterday this time with a Yamaha 2067 & Denon 4311.



I did like the Denon but found it too warm somewhat lacking in detail
with not as much punch as the LX83, however the Yamaha as far as I'm
concerned was far superior both for CD's and Blu-Ray movies.



I do think however that the MA Apex A10's (compared with B&W M1's)
are a little on the bright side but teamed with the right receiver
they're fantastic. Mustn't forget to mention the sub performs equally
well.

Incidentally this wasn't just my ears that gave an approval it was the wife's also!



The Yamaha was a nice balance between the Pioneer LX83 & the Denon 4311.



So anyway I ended up buying a Yamaha RX-3067, MA Apex 5.1 system and a Pioneer LX54 Blu-Ray! The trouble is I cant collect it until next Saturday Afternoon!...Can I Be a member now?

 

Hi Flyman

Nice one 

The RX-V3067 is a superb AV amplifier and overall an excellent match with Apex speakers.

Ime, Yamaha AV amplifiers + Monitor Audio speaker = great match (time after time) 

Anyway i hope you enjoy the performance of your new components for many years to come.

All the best 

Rick @ Musicraft

MUSICRAFT:

Flyman:

I demo'd the MA Apex again yesterday this time with a Yamaha 2067 & Denon 4311.



I did like the Denon but found it too warm somewhat lacking in detail
with not as much punch as the LX83, however the Yamaha as far as I'm
concerned was far superior both for CD's and Blu-Ray movies.



I do think however that the MA Apex A10's (compared with B&W M1's)
are a little on the bright side but teamed with the right receiver
they're fantastic. Mustn't forget to mention the sub performs equally
well.

Incidentally this wasn't just my ears that gave an approval it was the wife's also!



The Yamaha was a nice balance between the Pioneer LX83 & the Denon 4311.



So anyway I ended up buying a Yamaha RX-3067, MA Apex 5.1 system and a Pioneer LX54 Blu-Ray! The trouble is I cant collect it until next Saturday Afternoon!...Can I Be a member now?

 

Hi Flyman

Nice one 

The RX-V3067 is a superb AV amplifier and overall an excellent match with Apex speakers.

Ime, Yamaha AV amplifiers + Monitor Audio speaker = great match (time after time) 

Anyway i hope you enjoy the performance of your new components for many years to come.

All the best 

Rick @ Musicraft

 

Rick is the  RX-V3067 Yamaha's top receiver now, or is there a z7 / z11 replacement due.

Flyman:

So anyway I ended up buying a Yamaha RX-3067, MA Apex 5.1 system and a Pioneer LX54 Blu-Ray! The trouble is I cant collect it until next Saturday Afternoon!...Can I Be a member now?

 

Welcome to the Club Flyman and enjoy your new purchase.

Theres been a mix up with my order (the dealer is blaming MA, saying they did not put them on the delivery truck) they should have been here Friday. Due to the dealer being closed on Monday and I'm away with work Tuesday, it's gonna be Wednesday before I can collect them and get them running. Nightmare!!

MUSICRAFT:

Flyman:

I demo'd the MA Apex again yesterday this time with a Yamaha 2067 & Denon 4311.

I did like the Denon but found it too warm somewhat lacking in detail with not as much punch as the LX83, however the Yamaha as far as I'm concerned was far superior both for CD's and Blu-Ray movies.

I do think however that the MA Apex A10's (compared with B&W M1's) are a little on the bright side but teamed with the right receiver they're fantastic. Mustn't forget to mention the sub performs equally well.
Incidentally this wasn't just my ears that gave an approval it was the wife's also!

The Yamaha was a nice balance between the Pioneer LX83 & the Denon 4311.

So anyway I ended up buying a Yamaha RX-3067, MA Apex 5.1 system and a Pioneer LX54 Blu-Ray! The trouble is I cant collect it until next Saturday Afternoon!...Can I Be a member now?

 

Hi Flyman

Nice one 

The RX-V3067 is a superb AV amplifier and overall an excellent match with Apex speakers.

Ime, Yamaha AV amplifiers + Monitor Audio speaker = great match (time after time) 

Anyway i hope you enjoy the performance of your new components for many years to come.

All the best 

Rick @ Musicraft

 

 

Cheers thanks a lot Rick  

michael hoy:

Flyman:

So anyway I ended up buying a Yamaha RX-3067, MA Apex 5.1 system and a Pioneer LX54 Blu-Ray! The trouble is I cant collect it until next Saturday Afternoon!...Can I Be a member now?

 

Welcome to the Club Flyman and enjoy your new purchase.

...and Michail Hoy thanks also!

Guys I have a few questions about speaker, sub & HDMI cables - shall I post here or in another thread in Home Cinema/Accessories?

michael hoy:

MUSICRAFT:

Flyman:

I demo'd the MA Apex again yesterday this time with a Yamaha 2067 & Denon 4311.



I did like the Denon but found it too warm somewhat lacking in detail
with not as much punch as the LX83, however the Yamaha as far as I'm
concerned was far superior both for CD's and Blu-Ray movies.



I do think however that the MA Apex A10's (compared with B&W M1's)
are a little on the bright side but teamed with the right receiver
they're fantastic. Mustn't forget to mention the sub performs equally
well.

Incidentally this wasn't just my ears that gave an approval it was the wife's also!



The Yamaha was a nice balance between the Pioneer LX83 & the Denon 4311.



So anyway I ended up buying a Yamaha RX-3067, MA Apex 5.1 system and a Pioneer LX54 Blu-Ray! The trouble is I cant collect it until next Saturday Afternoon!...Can I Be a member now?

 

Hi Flyman

Nice one 

The RX-V3067 is a superb AV amplifier and overall an excellent match with Apex speakers.

Ime, Yamaha AV amplifiers + Monitor Audio speaker = great match (time after time) 

Anyway i hope you enjoy the performance of your new components for many years to come.

All the best 

Rick @ Musicraft

 

Rick is the  RX-V3067 Yamaha's top receiver now, or is there a z7 / z11 replacement due.

 

Hi michael hoy

Yes, as far as i am aware the RX-V3067 is Yamaha's top AV receiver at the moment. There is no news yet as to the replacements for the DSP-Z7 and DSP-Z11 AV amplifiers.

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

Flyman:

MUSICRAFT:

Flyman:

I demo'd the MA Apex again yesterday this time with a Yamaha 2067 & Denon 4311.

I did like the Denon but found it too warm somewhat lacking in detail with not as much punch as the LX83, however the Yamaha as far as I'm concerned was far superior both for CD's and Blu-Ray movies.

I do think however that the MA Apex A10's (compared with B&W M1's) are a little on the bright side but teamed with the right receiver they're fantastic. Mustn't forget to mention the sub performs equally well.
Incidentally this wasn't just my ears that gave an approval it was the wife's also!

The Yamaha was a nice balance between the Pioneer LX83 & the Denon 4311.

So anyway I ended up buying a Yamaha RX-3067, MA Apex 5.1 system and a Pioneer LX54 Blu-Ray! The trouble is I cant collect it until next Saturday Afternoon!...Can I Be a member now?

 

Hi Flyman

Nice one 

The RX-V3067 is a superb AV amplifier and overall an excellent match with Apex speakers.

Ime, Yamaha AV amplifiers + Monitor Audio speaker = great match (time after time) 

Anyway i hope you enjoy the performance of your new components for many years to come.

All the best 

Rick @ Musicraft

 

 

Cheers thanks a lot Rick  

Hi Flyman

Your welome.

I forgot to mention that i had an Apex dem earlier on today and i again used the RX-V3067. Needless to say my clients were impressed

Apex and the RX-V3067 were meant to be used together

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

Hi, im a bit new to this whole cinema system and stuff.. but luckily choose to MA apex as my first just a quick question.. does the blu ray player have much say in the quality of sound produced when linked to an AV receiver?

Put simply.. I have my good Sony BDP- S760 hooked to my Denon 3311 which is then obviously hooked up to my MA apex 5.1. Would I get better sound if i were to upgrade my slightly outdated blu-ray player? If so why? and what blu ray player would you guys (and girls if there are any on this forum) reccommend??

Flyman:

I have several questions that I really could do with some help on... It's been suggested to me that I use QED original 79 strand to use with the A10's. Has anyone used this or has any other suggestions? Also, I need to run a sub cable a distance of approx 12m (is this length ok?). Can anybody recommend where I can buy and what make I should consider? Because there is very little space in my AV unit I need HDMI cables with right angled plugs, again can anybody recommend where I can buy and what make I should consider? A lot of questions but if you guys could help it would really be appreciated as I take delivery on Friday TIA, Dave

 1. For speaker cable I would recommend this (Van Damme 2x4.0mm UP LCOFC Hi-Fi Speaker Cable)

 2. For the sub cable try this (Canare LV77S - Black or White Phono to Phono)

 3, Depends on how much you want to spend a friend has this (Right-Angled 90ø HDMI plug to HDMI plug)

michael hoy:

Flyman:

I have several questions that I really could do with some help on... It's been suggested to me that I use QED original 79 strand to use with the A10's. Has anyone used this or has any other suggestions? Also, I need to run a sub cable a distance of approx 12m (is this length ok?). Can anybody recommend where I can buy and what make I should consider? Because there is very little space in my AV unit I need HDMI cables with right angled plugs, again can anybody recommend where I can buy and what make I should consider? A lot of questions but if you guys could help it would really be appreciated as I take delivery on Friday TIA, Dave

 1. For speaker cable I would recommend this (Van Damme 2x4.0mm UP LCOFC Hi-Fi Speaker Cable)

 2. For the sub cable try this (Canare LV77S - Black or White Phono to Phono)

 3, Depends on how much you want to spend a friend has this (Right-Angled 90ø HDMI plug to HDMI plug)

 Hi Michael,

 Some interesting options there - I like those slimline Peerles HDMI's.

I've been looking around and I've also come with these as possible options also.

http://www.hificables.co.uk/11935/Qed-XTC-Speaker-Cable.html?gclid=COHA5Zm35aYCFdERfAodeVVF6w

http://www.hificables.co.uk/11568/Chord-Carnival-SilverScreen-Speaker-Cable.html

QED Performance Subwoofer Cable CUSTOM LENGTH

Any thoughts as to which might be better for not being too bright?

Hey guys,

Just out of curiosity what have you set your speaker configurations for the A10 satellites? large or small?