Amitkg
Active Member
Hi, I am a new member to this forum, I am from Kolkata, I am planning to make entry in to world of Hi-Fi stereo, still now, I listen to music on my computer.
I have ASUS XONAR DX sound card installed and I have 450 GB of FLAC/ALAC music.
I have shortlisted two stereo receivers and one integrated stereo amplifier, and they are Onkyo TX-8050, Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10 (both are stereo receiver) and Yamaha A-S500 (integrated amplifier). Now, I am in a fix, bit confused, which one to buy; Onkyo TX 8050 has host of features and connectivity ( and some of them are useless in India), Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10 is also good but it doesn't have network capability.
Now, Yamaha A S-500, It has simplistic design, no display, no fancy bells and whistle, no radio, no 3.5mm/USB input but it has 'Loudness' button which delivers good 'bass' at low volume where as Onkyo and CA don't have loudness control.
My foremost requirement is good quality music;>> network capability, USB connectivity, Tuner, looks can take back seat.
I've selected Sonodyne Sonus 2605 FS speakers.
Now, my questions are
>>Usere Manual says that TX8050 connects 6ohms speakers; at present most of the speakers manufactures are making 8ohms speakers, so, can I connect 8ohms speaker to TX 8050?
>>CA 's website says that bi-wiring is possible, Topaz SR10 doesn't have loudness button, so, by bi-wiring speakers, can 'bass response' be improved ?
>>Can Yamaha deliver good music, if I connect it to my pc's audio out (3.5mm to RCA) ?
I could have done the auditioning myself but I have little knowledge as far as good stereo sound is concerned, besides, in Kolkata, auditioning is a difficult task, most of the time showrooms don't keep demo units, and another thing CA doesn't have any dealer in Kolkata
I need experts' opinion.
BTW, Promise Kolkata is asking Rs45000 for Onkyo TX8050 but the same product is available on 'shopperbay.in' at Rs 31722/, what's the story here ? any clue ?
Thanks & Regards
I have ASUS XONAR DX sound card installed and I have 450 GB of FLAC/ALAC music.
I have shortlisted two stereo receivers and one integrated stereo amplifier, and they are Onkyo TX-8050, Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10 (both are stereo receiver) and Yamaha A-S500 (integrated amplifier). Now, I am in a fix, bit confused, which one to buy; Onkyo TX 8050 has host of features and connectivity ( and some of them are useless in India), Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10 is also good but it doesn't have network capability.
Now, Yamaha A S-500, It has simplistic design, no display, no fancy bells and whistle, no radio, no 3.5mm/USB input but it has 'Loudness' button which delivers good 'bass' at low volume where as Onkyo and CA don't have loudness control.
My foremost requirement is good quality music;>> network capability, USB connectivity, Tuner, looks can take back seat.
I've selected Sonodyne Sonus 2605 FS speakers.
Now, my questions are
>>Usere Manual says that TX8050 connects 6ohms speakers; at present most of the speakers manufactures are making 8ohms speakers, so, can I connect 8ohms speaker to TX 8050?
>>CA 's website says that bi-wiring is possible, Topaz SR10 doesn't have loudness button, so, by bi-wiring speakers, can 'bass response' be improved ?
>>Can Yamaha deliver good music, if I connect it to my pc's audio out (3.5mm to RCA) ?
I could have done the auditioning myself but I have little knowledge as far as good stereo sound is concerned, besides, in Kolkata, auditioning is a difficult task, most of the time showrooms don't keep demo units, and another thing CA doesn't have any dealer in Kolkata
I need experts' opinion.
BTW, Promise Kolkata is asking Rs45000 for Onkyo TX8050 but the same product is available on 'shopperbay.in' at Rs 31722/, what's the story here ? any clue ?
Thanks & Regards
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