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  • 28-02-2019 10:41am
    #1
    mmcd98
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭


    I bought an Onkyo 606 from you a long time ago followed by the 515 (bit of a downgrade) a good few years later.

    I have now upgraded to 4k with an LG 55 OLED (also bought from you) and I'm thinking of upgrading my amp to support 4K.

    I have Mordaunt-Short Alumni speakers with centre, two floor standing fronts, 2 small rear and 2 small sides. These may not be set in the best positions so any advice on how to better use these would be great. 

    My only absolute requirement is for 2 HDMI outs to support a projector. I would like to have a noticeable improvement in sound compared to the 515.

    The two amps I have been looking at are Denon AVRX2500 and Onkyo TXNR686. Can you give me advice on which would be best or do you have another suggestion?


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    Richersounds.ie: Kenny
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    mmcd98 wrote: »
    I bought an Onkyo 606 from you a long time ago followed by the 515 (bit of a downgrade) a good few years later.

    I have now upgraded to 4k with an LG 55 OLED (also bought from you) and I'm thinking of upgrading my amp to support 4K.

    I have Mordaunt-Short Alumni speakers with centre, two floor standing fronts, 2 small rear and 2 small sides. These may not be set in the best positions so any advice on how to better use these would be great. 

    My only absolute requirement is for 2 HDMI outs to support a projector. I would like to have a noticeable improvement in sound compared to the 515.

    The two amps I have been looking at are Denon AVRX2500 and Onkyo TXNR686. Can you give me advice on which would be best or do you have another suggestion?
    Hi MMCD98.

    Thanks for coming back to us again.

    If it was me I would go for the Denon AVRX2500. In my opinion it has the better sound quality over the 2 and with the added bonus of Heos built in. The Denon is very well reviewed and probably the most popular in its price point.

    You could also consider the Sony STRDN1080 which is also very good. Coming in at 489 euro
    https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-202643-sony-strdn1080-black-atmos-av-receiver.aspx

    Let me know your thoughts.


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    mmcd98
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭mmcd98


    Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »
    Hi MMCD98.

    Thanks for coming back to us again.

    If it was me I would go for the Denon AVRX2500. In my opinion it has the better sound quality over the 2 and with the added bonus of Heos built in. The Denon is very well reviewed and probably the most popular in its price point.

    You could also consider the Sony STRDN1080 which is also very good. Coming in at 489 euro
    https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-202643-sony-strdn1080-black-atmos-av-receiver.aspx

    Let me know your thoughts.


    Hi Kenny,

    Thanks for that. I’ll check out the Sony and see how it compares to the Denon. What is your opinion between these receivers? Also what is your boardie price for each delivered to Dublin?

    Thanks


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    Richersounds.ie: Kenny
    Company Representative Posts: 17,277 ✭✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Kenny


    mmcd98 wrote: »
    Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »
    Hi MMCD98.

    Thanks for coming back to us again.

    If it was me I would go for the Denon AVRX2500. In my opinion it has the better sound quality over the 2 and with the added bonus of Heos built in. The Denon is very well reviewed and probably the most popular in its price point.

    You could also consider the Sony STRDN1080 which is also very good. Coming in at 489 euro
    https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-202643-sony-strdn1080-black-atmos-av-receiver.aspx

    Let me know your thoughts.


    Hi Kenny,

    Thanks for that. I’ll check out the Sony and see how it compares to the Denon. What is your opinion between these receivers? Also what is your boardie price for each delivered to Dublin?

    Thanks
    Hi MMCD98.

    In my opinion the Denon just pips the Sony in the sound quality department.

    The 429 Euro price on the AVRX2500 is already our best price on this one.
    The STRDN1080 retails at 489 Euro. I could get to 475 on this one.
    Both prices include shipping.

    Let me know once you have had a check over things.


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    mmcd98
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭mmcd98


    Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »
    mmcd98 wrote: »
    Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »
    Hi MMCD98.

    Thanks for coming back to us again.

    If it was me I would go for the Denon AVRX2500. In my opinion it has the better sound quality over the 2 and with the added bonus of Heos built in. The Denon is very well reviewed and probably the most popular in its price point.

    You could also consider the Sony STRDN1080 which is also very good. Coming in at 489 euro
    https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-202643-sony-strdn1080-black-atmos-av-receiver.aspx

    Let me know your thoughts.


    Hi Kenny,

    Thanks for that. I’ll check out the Sony and see how it compares to the Denon. What is your opinion between these receivers? Also what is your boardie price for each delivered to Dublin?

    Thanks
    Hi MMCD98.

    In my opinion the Denon just pips the Sony in the sound quality department.

    The 429 Euro price on the AVRX2500 is already our best price on this one.
    The STRDN1080 retails at 489 Euro. I could get to 475 on this one.
    Both prices include shipping.

    Let me know once you have had a check over things.
    Thanks. I'll get back to you today or tomorrow.


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    Richersounds.ie: Kenny
    Company Representative Posts: 17,277 ✭✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Kenny


    mmcd98 wrote: »
    Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »
    mmcd98 wrote: »
    Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »
    Hi MMCD98.

    Thanks for coming back to us again.

    If it was me I would go for the Denon AVRX2500. In my opinion it has the better sound quality over the 2 and with the added bonus of Heos built in. The Denon is very well reviewed and probably the most popular in its price point.

    You could also consider the Sony STRDN1080 which is also very good. Coming in at 489 euro
    https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-202643-sony-strdn1080-black-atmos-av-receiver.aspx

    Let me know your thoughts.


    Hi Kenny,

    Thanks for that. I’ll check out the Sony and see how it compares to the Denon. What is your opinion between these receivers? Also what is your boardie price for each delivered to Dublin?

    Thanks
    Hi MMCD98.

    In my opinion the Denon just pips the Sony in the sound quality department.

    The 429 Euro price on the AVRX2500 is already our best price on this one.
    The STRDN1080 retails at 489 Euro. I could get to 475 on this one.
    Both prices include shipping.

    Let me know once you have had a check over things.
    Thanks. I'll get back to you today or tomorrow.
    No problem at all MMCD99 :)


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    mmcd98
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭mmcd98


    Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »
    mmcd98 wrote: »
    Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »
    mmcd98 wrote: »
    Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »
    Hi MMCD98.

    Thanks for coming back to us again.

    If it was me I would go for the Denon AVRX2500. In my opinion it has the better sound quality over the 2 and with the added bonus of Heos built in. The Denon is very well reviewed and probably the most popular in its price point.

    You could also consider the Sony STRDN1080 which is also very good. Coming in at 489 euro
    https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-202643-sony-strdn1080-black-atmos-av-receiver.aspx

    Let me know your thoughts.


    Hi Kenny,

    Thanks for that. I’ll check out the Sony and see how it compares to the Denon. What is your opinion between these receivers? Also what is your boardie price for each delivered to Dublin?

    Thanks
    Hi MMCD98.

    In my opinion the Denon just pips the Sony in the sound quality department.

    The 429 Euro price on the AVRX2500 is already our best price on this one.
    The STRDN1080 retails at 489 Euro. I could get to 475 on this one.
    Both prices include shipping.

    Let me know once you have had a check over things.
    Thanks. I'll get back to you today or tomorrow.
    No problem at all MMCD99 :)
    Quick question - if I went ahead today is it possible to ship this tomorrow? I'm away most of next week!


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    Richersounds.ie: Kenny
    Company Representative Posts: 17,277 ✭✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Kenny


    mmcd98 wrote: »
    Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »
    mmcd98 wrote: »
    Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »
    mmcd98 wrote: »
    Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »
    Hi MMCD98.

    Thanks for coming back to us again.

    If it was me I would go for the Denon AVRX2500. In my opinion it has the better sound quality over the 2 and with the added bonus of Heos built in. The Denon is very well reviewed and probably the most popular in its price point.

    You could also consider the Sony STRDN1080 which is also very good. Coming in at 489 euro
    https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-202643-sony-strdn1080-black-atmos-av-receiver.aspx

    Let me know your thoughts.


    Hi Kenny,

    Thanks for that. I’ll check out the Sony and see how it compares to the Denon. What is your opinion between these receivers? Also what is your boardie price for each delivered to Dublin?

    Thanks
    Hi MMCD98.

    In my opinion the Denon just pips the Sony in the sound quality department.

    The 429 Euro price on the AVRX2500 is already our best price on this one.
    The STRDN1080 retails at 489 Euro. I could get to 475 on this one.
    Both prices include shipping.

    Let me know once you have had a check over things.
    Thanks. I'll get back to you today or tomorrow.
    No problem at all MMCD99 :)
    Quick question - if I went ahead today is it possible to ship this tomorrow? I'm away most of next week!
    Hey MMCD99.

    I can ship it tomorrow but it would not arrive with you until Monday 4th.

    When are you away from?


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    #9
    mmcd98
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭mmcd98


    Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »
    mmcd98 wrote: »
    Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »
    mmcd98 wrote: »
    Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »
    mmcd98 wrote: »
    Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »
    Hi MMCD98.

    Thanks for coming back to us again.

    If it was me I would go for the Denon AVRX2500. In my opinion it has the better sound quality over the 2 and with the added bonus of Heos built in. The Denon is very well reviewed and probably the most popular in its price point.

    You could also consider the Sony STRDN1080 which is also very good. Coming in at 489 euro
    https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-202643-sony-strdn1080-black-atmos-av-receiver.aspx

    Let me know your thoughts.


    Hi Kenny,

    Thanks for that. I’ll check out the Sony and see how it compares to the Denon. What is your opinion between these receivers? Also what is your boardie price for each delivered to Dublin?

    Thanks
    Hi MMCD98.

    In my opinion the Denon just pips the Sony in the sound quality department.

    The 429 Euro price on the AVRX2500 is already our best price on this one.
    The STRDN1080 retails at 489 Euro. I could get to 475 on this one.
    Both prices include shipping.

    Let me know once you have had a check over things.
    Thanks. I'll get back to you today or tomorrow.
    No problem at all MMCD99 :)
    Quick question - if I went ahead today is it possible to ship this tomorrow? I'm away most of next week!
    Hey MMCD99.

    I can ship it tomorrow but it would not arrive with you until Monday 4th.

    When are you away from?
    Ok, thanks. I'm away on Monday to Wednesday. It's probably best to consider the different options over the weekend and get back to you on Tuesday. If I ordered on Tuesday would it be delivered on Thursday?


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    Richersounds.ie: Kenny
    Company Representative Posts: 17,277 ✭✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Kenny


    Hey MMCD99.

    If ordered on Tuesday I can have it delivered to you on the Thursday no issues.

    There is also no problem taking a few days to think things over.

    Drop me a post once you are ready.


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    #11
    mmcd98
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭mmcd98


    Thanks


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    Richersounds.ie: Kenny
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    mmcd98 wrote: »
    Thanks
    No problem MMCD98.


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