Question: which is the best amp offer currently?

[oimi]

Hello, I am looking for an amp which provides me with an AUX input for my Squeezebox, but also provides;

• TrueHD
• HDMI
• No sound brightness
• Very good sound production for music and films
• Works with 5.1 and 7.1 set-up
• Upscales video and audio??
• Can label inputs
• Offers all manner of Dolby options
• Works well at high volumes with no distortion

All for up to around £350, to be used with Tannoy SFX 5.1 speakers (don't mind if second hand, would prefer black though).

I am also looking for a good, cheap Blueray player that provides upscaling for DVDs (like the Panasonic DMP-BD35EB-K).

[Grimley]

For that kind of money its probably going to be this.

http://www.denon.co.uk/site/frames_m...detail&Pid=388

About 299 from Richer Sounds.

[kalniel]

Onkyo TX-SR576? About £200-300 also. Review: http://www.trustedreviews.com/home-c...AV-Receiver/p1

edit: oops - apparently not upscaling?

[oimi]

Thank you for your suggestion, which has resulted in me looking at more expensive models made by Denon.

What do you think of the Denon 2808 as well as the more recent 2309? What are the differences and how is it that the older model is supposed to be better?

[3xH]

Originally Posted by oimi

Thank you for your suggestion, which has resulted in me looking at more expensive models made by Denon.

What do you think of the Denon 2808 as well as the more recent 2309? What are the differences and how is it that the older model is supposed to be better?

The Denons give a very smooth sound, but due to recent price increases you'll be lucky to get a 1909 for under £400 let alone a 2309 or above.

The London City branch of Richer Sounds had 2 1909's left in silver on Friday when I called, but you have to buy in person as Denon have a no mail order policy in effect.

Getting any amp with the spec. you described is very difficult at the moment for under £400. You may have some luck getting a Yamaha DSP-AX763 for £300 - £350 if your willing to pre order and wait. This has a very good sound and the spec you require.

[oimi]

I got a Yamaha AX863SE £550 including 5m of QED micro cable with airlock plugs, a 5m sub cable and an HDMI cable, Black Mission Floorstanders and a NAD Tuner

[easyrider]

I just got a Onkyo 876 for 599inc in Black brand new thry are now 999inc everywhere