Receiver / Amplifier for MA & PSB's

[tejas123]

Hi,

I auditioned bookshelves and towers in Mumbai over last 2 days. I am still deciding between bookshelves and towers.

Bookshelves (Cambridge Audio Amp)

1. Quad 11L - 35k
2. Tannoy DC-6 - 40k
3. Paradigm mini monitors - 32k
4. Monitor Audio - RX2 -55k
5. Monitor Audio BX2 - 32k
6. B&W 685- 49k
7. PSB Image B6- 27k

Towers

1. Monitor Audio RX6 - 77k
2. PSB Image T6 - 77k
3. B&W 684- 90k


I have shortlisted Moitor Audio and PSB's for both types (unable to decide). Which AV receiver which goes well for MA's RX6 and BX2 and PSB Image B6 & T6. ?

 

[marsilians]

The standard Denon, Arcam, NAD, Yamaha, etc. should go well with either brands. If you later upgrade, use the AVR as your pre- and get a separate power amp. Both the brands will shine even further with a separate power amp.

 

[tejas123]

Thanks, I am going to get a stereo system to start with ? How is Marantz PM6004 combination with MA BX2 ? Is the amp a bit under powered ?

 

[tejas123]

I have bought a onkyo 609 to connect with MA BX2

 

[Deleted member 17547]

I have bought a onkyo 609 to connect with MA BX2

Howz the sound quality ?? what is the source for music..??

 

[tejas123]

I am yet to receive my equipment have ordered the same. Will update once I test it. Also what is the best way to connect my pc to the onkyo to stream mp3's on my pc. What cables should I use to connect the receiver to speakers ?

 

[musicbee]

Also what is the best way to connect my pc to the onkyo to stream mp3's on my pc. What cables should I use to connect the receiver to speakers ?

Depends on what soundcard your PC has? If its good quality like Asus Xonar then analog (red + white cables) should be good. Else, a digital (coaxial or optical) from PC to AVR to speakers.

But AVR will not sound very good for music (don't know about this particular Onkyo model) so better if you introduce a good DAC in the middle. PC > DAC > AVR... and also use AVR in stereo/pure direct mode/DVD direct mode for best results.

Finally, if you are spending so much then its better to improve the quality of your music. Upgrade from mp3s to FLAC rips or CDs.

 

[user1524]

im going for the Image T6 with the NAD 356 MDC for my stereo setup

 

[tejas123]

Depends on what soundcard your PC has? If its good quality like Asus Xonar then analog (red + white cables) should be good. Else, a digital (coaxial or optical) from PC to AVR to speakers.

But AVR will not sound very good for music (don't know about this particular Onkyo model) so better if you introduce a good DAC in the middle. PC > DAC > AVR... and also use AVR in stereo/pure direct mode/DVD direct mode for best results.

Finally, if you are spending so much then its better to improve the quality of your music. Upgrade from mp3s to FLAC rips or CDs.

thanks for the advice, but the avr will have an inbuilt DAC wouldn't that be sufficient

 

[musicbee]

thanks for the advice, but the avr will have an inbuilt DAC wouldn't that be sufficient

Not for music. They sound bad... at least the ones I've heard. Maybe expensive AVRs will do music and movies well but I've not heard any.