onkyos still have setup mikes mine self set up fine but I still tweeked a few settings anyway

the 616 has spotify etc - the internet radio is bang on

 

Do you mean features or quality components? I would often sacrifice features for pure processing and amp quality. Spec wise, they are all usually equally specd. Even when older models are in the sale I usually find that they are still on a par with new models at the price they have been brought down to match.

 

Some good advice here.

Go listen to several systems and choose the one that you like best.

Personally when I made the move from all-in-one kits, I ended up going to Richer sounds after advice.
They helped me work with a few receivers, I narrowed it down to Onkyo and Denon.
I liked the crispness of the Denon more and purchase a 1910 receiver.
I also didn't like the way the Onkyo unit got noticeably hot.

 

Agree richer sounds know there stuff

yes they get hot but it hasn't got that hot that its turned its inbuilt fan on

 

I always try go with richer sounds as they are only 25 minutes away , think it will be the 616 or 525

 

Have Richersounds improved their training of late? Admittedly it was 7 or 8 years ago I was serious about hifi but I found that their technical knowledge was left wanting. Several times I found them pushing their own brand over better alternatives. It was well known around my area that people would visit Sevenoaks sound and vision, leach on their knowledge and then go and get it cheaper down the road from Richersounds.

They had very good kit for bargain prices but they also had a load of rubbish. Going into their stores prepared was always the best approach.

 

I found that too, even recently, turned out I knew more than the sales rep. I think they have a deal Onkyo, as they kept pushing that over another better amp.

 

To be fair to Richer Sounds they are what they say they are, but they are not somewhere to go for knowledgeable impartial advice.

That said if you are only buying a cheap AV receiver I doubt it makes much difference where you go!

 

When I was buying my setup they offered me a few - sonys , Yamaha. etc so the choice was fair for me imo

 

same here, (I assume Prestwich svs? ) Suppose it depends on the shop

 

no stockport m8

 

We'll another has come in to the running now, it looks like I will picking up the 626 tomorrow.

Main reason is no airplay but has Bluetooth so perfect

 

Crickey, how much did you spend on your hifi Ding.

I'm guessing 15k.

 

Well I've a had geek overload today with buying the ipad air and just finishing setting up the receiver.

I can instantly tell a difference from my 4 year old receiver, a lot deeper sound.

My last receiver struggled with music I found but the new one has got it to a T


Did a few tests and my favourite test is happy feet 2 on the DTS-HD track and sounded superb for the money and with built in Bluetooth is a much needed add on.

 

I hope you've got some decent home security. You know what the ******* are like around your neck of the woods.

 

Haha