5 years back I purchased a Sony HT-RT3 sound bar, which I am using with my TV as well as for my music needs.
Now, I am thinking of buying an Integrated AMP with a decent set of speakers.
Music:Movies = 50:50
Music Type: Bollywood (<1990), Pop & Rock (1970-1999) & Ghazals. Preference for clear Vocals. Not into heavy bass.
Movies : Action, Drama & Comedy (English & Hindi)
Sources : Online (Amazon Prime membership, may move to spotify),
CDs (I have a CD player),
Vinyl (next purchase, in 4-6 mths),
MP3 (external HDD / Laptop)
Channels : Starting with 2. Will upgrade later.
Budget : Rs 1 lakh +/- 10%
Room Size : presently 14X16. I am in a transferable job (PSU), and usually move places every 3-4 years. Room size may vary, but in India, it usually is around 12X14 .
Challenges :
1. Auditioning. There is only 1 decent Audio/Video solution provider in Lucknow, but it too focuses primarily on Home theater. I visited his shop. Sampled Denon 1600H with Jamo 809 (in Jamo HCS 809 setup) and Klipsch Reference 5.1 theater pack. Not much else for demo. Did sound better than my present system, but have nothing to compare them against.
2. Not all online stores deliver to Lucknow.
Therefore, I have been searching Youtube and this forum for possible solutions. After a couple of weeks of search, I have shortlisted the Marantz NR1200 (75k) with QA 3030i (35k). These offers have been given by My Audio Visuals store in Surat with delivery to Lucknow in 7 days.
Why Marantz NR 1200?
1. Music orientation
2. pre-outs
3. Phono input
4. Bass and Tone control on front.
5. Built in HEOS
6. HDMI for connecting TV
Why QA 3030i?
1. Many here have recommended it works well with Marantz NR 1200.
In all likely hood, mine would be worse than an arranged marriage, as I will not be able to see or listen to what I finally purchase.
So all the help that more experienced fellows will give will be wholeheartedly welcome.
Do they work good together?
What other options I have within my Budget?
Now, I am thinking of buying an Integrated AMP with a decent set of speakers.
Music:Movies = 50:50
Music Type: Bollywood (<1990), Pop & Rock (1970-1999) & Ghazals. Preference for clear Vocals. Not into heavy bass.
Movies : Action, Drama & Comedy (English & Hindi)
Sources : Online (Amazon Prime membership, may move to spotify),
CDs (I have a CD player),
Vinyl (next purchase, in 4-6 mths),
MP3 (external HDD / Laptop)
Channels : Starting with 2. Will upgrade later.
Budget : Rs 1 lakh +/- 10%
Room Size : presently 14X16. I am in a transferable job (PSU), and usually move places every 3-4 years. Room size may vary, but in India, it usually is around 12X14 .
Challenges :
1. Auditioning. There is only 1 decent Audio/Video solution provider in Lucknow, but it too focuses primarily on Home theater. I visited his shop. Sampled Denon 1600H with Jamo 809 (in Jamo HCS 809 setup) and Klipsch Reference 5.1 theater pack. Not much else for demo. Did sound better than my present system, but have nothing to compare them against.
2. Not all online stores deliver to Lucknow.
Therefore, I have been searching Youtube and this forum for possible solutions. After a couple of weeks of search, I have shortlisted the Marantz NR1200 (75k) with QA 3030i (35k). These offers have been given by My Audio Visuals store in Surat with delivery to Lucknow in 7 days.
Why Marantz NR 1200?
1. Music orientation
2. pre-outs
3. Phono input
4. Bass and Tone control on front.
5. Built in HEOS
6. HDMI for connecting TV
Why QA 3030i?
1. Many here have recommended it works well with Marantz NR 1200.
In all likely hood, mine would be worse than an arranged marriage, as I will not be able to see or listen to what I finally purchase.
So all the help that more experienced fellows will give will be wholeheartedly welcome.
Do they work good together?
What other options I have within my Budget?