Hello experts,
Can you please recommend any yamaha AVR in the price range of around 30K (bit flexible on the price) and available in india. I saw 73 series and 75 series but many options there and reviews differ. I would want recent models as technolgy keeps upgrading all the time and I expect my new AVR to keep up with it for near future at least. I also see Sony STR - DN 1030/1040 getting good reviews though dont know how they compete against Yamaha.
Any BS speakers recommendations to go with the respective AVR? I am more of music fan than moview watcher, so is subwoofer really needed?
Thanks.
If your primary purpose is to go for Music, get an integrated amplifier from Yamaha or NAD or Marantz. In case you want to go for both music and movies (though you want to use it more for music), AV receiver is the best deal. Many audiophiles may not agree with using AV receiver for music, but AV receiver gets you the right value for the money you pay by getting both music and movie in one single box at an affordable price.
You can stick with Yamaha rather than with Sony. For features , i would personally look for a solid build receiver more than having rich features. Most of the times, you will end up not using those features. If you look at 73 series and 75 series from Yamaha, there should be no difference in sound quality. There will be some small delta features added between 73 and 75 series. Otherwise, there is absolutely no difference between 73 series and 75 series. Also, 73 series is last years model and it may sell cheaper compared to 75 series. If so, you can buy a 73 series model. Still if you are not convinced, I suggest you to go through the differences between 73 and 75 at Yamaha website and see if there are any compelling features that you want are still missing in 73 series. If not, you can very well get from 73 series.
For the budget you have specified, you have RX-V473 or RX-v475. I am not sure if all 75 series models are available in India.
Regarding the subwoofer for music, there is a debate on that. So you might hear different opinion. In my opinion, if you are going for small book shelf or satellite speakers, then subwoofer will add some punch to the sound. A purist will not like the idea of connecting a subwoofer for music, but rest of the normal guys may like adding subwoofer. Even then, watching movies with subwoofer is the right thing. For speakers, what is your budget ?
NOTE: By the way, I am not an expert or a purist in any way, I just enjoy good music coming from any system.