I've currently got a stereo system consisting of a Marantz PM 6010 OSE
amp, a Sony CDP-XE 570 CD player and Tannoy MX2-M speakers. I now want
to move into home cinema a bit as well, so am planning to expand on
this by buying a multi-channel receiver, a DVD player and matching
(Tannoy MXR & MXC) surround speakers. For the receiver, I'm thinking
primarily about the Marantz SR4300, but I'm wondering about a couple
of things now:

1) Given that I don't want to sacrifice the stereo performance of my
existing system, am I better off simply replacing the PM6010 with the
SR4300 or should I connect the amp to the front L/R pre-outs of the
receiver and still run the stereo speakers off the amp? In other
words, is the PM6010 significantly better in terms of pure stereo
performance than the SR4300? My guess is yes, but it's just a guess...

2) Are there any other budget receivers (say up to about 200 pounds
street price) that offer front pre-outs? I've looked around, but can't
seem to find any. The extra flexibility this offers (see above) is
part of the reason I'm favoring the SR4300 at the moment. But it'd be
nice to have some alternatives...

Thanks for your help!

(Christian) wrote in
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I've currently got a stereo system consisting of a Marantz PM 6010 OSE
amp, a Sony CDP-XE 570 CD player and Tannoy MX2-M speakers. I now want
to move into home cinema a bit as well, so am planning to expand on
this by buying a multi-channel receiver, a DVD player and matching
(Tannoy MXR & MXC) surround speakers. For the receiver, I'm thinking
primarily about the Marantz SR4300, but I'm wondering about a couple
of things now:

1) Given that I don't want to sacrifice the stereo performance of my
existing system, am I better off simply replacing the PM6010 with the
SR4300 or should I connect the amp to the front L/R pre-outs of the
receiver and still run the stereo speakers off the amp? In other
words, is the PM6010 significantly better in terms of pure stereo
performance than the SR4300? My guess is yes, but it's just a guess...

2) Are there any other budget receivers (say up to about 200 pounds
street price) that offer front pre-outs? I've looked around, but can't
seem to find any. The extra flexibility this offers (see above) is
part of the reason I'm favoring the SR4300 at the moment. But it'd be
nice to have some alternatives...

Thanks for your help!


I've got a Yamaha DSP-630AX with the main front pre-out going to main Naim
Pre-Power setup.
Works for me. Best of both worlds.

(Christian) wrote in
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I've currently got a stereo system consisting of a Marantz PM 6010 OSE
amp, a Sony CDP-XE 570 CD player and Tannoy MX2-M speakers. I now want
to move into home cinema a bit as well, so am planning to expand on
this by buying a multi-channel receiver, a DVD player and matching
(Tannoy MXR & MXC) surround speakers. For the receiver, I'm thinking
primarily about the Marantz SR4300, but I'm wondering about a couple
of things now:

1) Given that I don't want to sacrifice the stereo performance of my
existing system, am I better off simply replacing the PM6010 with the
SR4300 or should I connect the amp to the front L/R pre-outs of the
receiver and still run the stereo speakers off the amp? In other
words, is the PM6010 significantly better in terms of pure stereo
performance than the SR4300? My guess is yes, but it's just a guess...

2) Are there any other budget receivers (say up to about 200 pounds
street price) that offer front pre-outs? I've looked around, but can't
seem to find any. The extra flexibility this offers (see above) is
part of the reason I'm favoring the SR4300 at the moment. But it'd be
nice to have some alternatives...

Thanks for your help!


I've got a Yamaha DSP-630AX with the main front pre-out going to main Naim
Pre-Power setup.
Works for me. Best of both worlds.

I went down the same route as you some time ago and if your budget can
stretch to £350 then buy the new pioneer vsx 812.

I had a demo of this crackin amp with a rotel RA01 and B&W speakers and the
pioneer blew it away.

It also has pre outs for all channels so if in the future a really good
stereo amp comes along at sub £200 i can add it in.

The pioneer also kicks the Marantz in the nadgers when it comes to multi
channel sound. IMO.

Try it for yourself. Listen and the choice will be made for you.

Rob

I went down the same route as you some time ago and if your budget can
stretch to £350 then buy the new pioneer vsx 812.

I had a demo of this crackin amp with a rotel RA01 and B&W speakers and the
pioneer blew it away.

It also has pre outs for all channels so if in the future a really good
stereo amp comes along at sub £200 i can add it in.

The pioneer also kicks the Marantz in the nadgers when it comes to multi
channel sound. IMO.

Try it for yourself. Listen and the choice will be made for you.

Rob

"Christian" wrote in message
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I've currently got a stereo system consisting of a Marantz PM 6010 OSE
amp, a Sony CDP-XE 570 CD player and Tannoy MX2-M speakers. I now want
to move into home cinema a bit as well, so am planning to expand on
this by buying a multi-channel receiver, a DVD player and matching
(Tannoy MXR & MXC) surround speakers. For the receiver, I'm thinking
primarily about the Marantz SR4300, but I'm wondering about a couple
of things now:

1) Given that I don't want to sacrifice the stereo performance of my
existing system, am I better off simply replacing the PM6010 with the
SR4300 or should I connect the amp to the front L/R pre-outs of the
receiver and still run the stereo speakers off the amp? In other
words, is the PM6010 significantly better in terms of pure stereo
performance than the SR4300? My guess is yes, but it's just a guess...

2) Are there any other budget receivers (say up to about 200 pounds
street price) that offer front pre-outs? I've looked around, but can't
seem to find any. The extra flexibility this offers (see above) is
part of the reason I'm favoring the SR4300 at the moment. But it'd be
nice to have some alternatives...

Thanks for your help!

http://www.tnt-audio.com/topics/sos_e.html

"Christian" wrote in message
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I've currently got a stereo system consisting of a Marantz PM 6010 OSE
amp, a Sony CDP-XE 570 CD player and Tannoy MX2-M speakers. I now want
to move into home cinema a bit as well, so am planning to expand on
this by buying a multi-channel receiver, a DVD player and matching
(Tannoy MXR & MXC) surround speakers. For the receiver, I'm thinking
primarily about the Marantz SR4300, but I'm wondering about a couple
of things now:

1) Given that I don't want to sacrifice the stereo performance of my
existing system, am I better off simply replacing the PM6010 with the
SR4300 or should I connect the amp to the front L/R pre-outs of the
receiver and still run the stereo speakers off the amp? In other
words, is the PM6010 significantly better in terms of pure stereo
performance than the SR4300? My guess is yes, but it's just a guess...

2) Are there any other budget receivers (say up to about 200 pounds
street price) that offer front pre-outs? I've looked around, but can't
seem to find any. The extra flexibility this offers (see above) is
part of the reason I'm favoring the SR4300 at the moment. But it'd be
nice to have some alternatives...

Thanks for your help!

http://www.tnt-audio.com/topics/sos_e.html

In case anybody's interested, I've now got myself a Marantz SR5300 and
did a side by comparison of this vs the PM6010 for stereo music. The
PM6010 came out on top. For details, see the following thread on
www.avforums.com

AV Forums AV Hardware : Audio Amplifiers and Receivers Stereo
Amp vs A/V Receiver

Thanks to those who replied!

In case anybody's interested, I've now got myself a Marantz SR5300 and
did a side by comparison of this vs the PM6010 for stereo music. The
PM6010 came out on top. For details, see the following thread on
www.avforums.com

AV Forums AV Hardware : Audio Amplifiers and Receivers Stereo
Amp vs A/V Receiver

Thanks to those who replied!

Did you try the new pioneer 812 ?

Rob