Suggest budget stereo setup
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15K .. bought it last evening
hauntedhunter
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Isn't Marantz SR-301 a 5.1 Channel A/V receiver ?? Will it be good in stereo?? Or u plan to use a 5.1 system ?
It is an AVR... a little compromise on the stereo... plan to upgrade to a 5.1 as we go along...
CA amp was at 34 K... way beyond my current budget
hauntedhunter
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Hey,
Seems you already made your first purchase.Congratulations on that.
Please let us know the prices of all you know,will really be helpful to me.
Marantz SR-301 has a sub-out ? Have you decided on speakers?
Seems you already made your first purchase.Congratulations on that.
Please let us know the prices of all you know,will really be helpful to me.
Marantz SR-301 has a sub-out ? Have you decided on speakers?
Hi hantedhunter
found this link.. Choosing the Right Power Amp - Part I | Sam Ash Music 1-800-4-SAMASH
hope it helps
Regards
Neetant
hauntedhunter
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neetant :
Thanks a ton!That article is very informative.
Libran :
Can you please post a snaps of Marantz SR301 (front + rear ) please.
All audiophiles :
Actually Libran's choice of amp has put me into some thinking.I once thought of an AV receiver not because of the 5.1 sound,I love stereo and never plan to use 5.1 but one thing is I have a DVD player & DTH tata sky,so every time I need to switch between them I need to unplug them from the back of my tv and connect the other.An AV receiver can solve this,right?I can switch between the different video sources by using the remote right?
But but but will an AV receiver compromise on sound quality?
Thanks a ton!That article is very informative.
Libran :
Can you please post a snaps of Marantz SR301 (front + rear ) please.
All audiophiles :
Actually Libran's choice of amp has put me into some thinking.I once thought of an AV receiver not because of the 5.1 sound,I love stereo and never plan to use 5.1 but one thing is I have a DVD player & DTH tata sky,so every time I need to switch between them I need to unplug them from the back of my tv and connect the other.An AV receiver can solve this,right?I can switch between the different video sources by using the remote right?
But but but will an AV receiver compromise on sound quality?
Bobby
Active Member
Yes it will.
You cant even compare three times expensive Avr with a dedicated stereo amp. If given the choice, 30k stereo amp will certainly override 90k Avr in stereo quality.
It will... there is no doubt about that...
But, then the audiophile v the family man( to take of kids movie rquirements + not using up too much of living space)... we know what takes over.
I haven't opened up the pack as yet.Will send some urls which display a 360 degree view of the receiver
Cheers
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hauntedhunter
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Still consider a little compromise on sound quality,which will the best AVR for music within 15K?
hauntedhunter
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Hey thanks
But nothing is visible in this pic
I couldn't find on the net.Do you have any link where this a high res pic of the rear view?
Regarding AVR for music,please suggest
But nothing is visible in this pic
I couldn't find on the net.Do you have any link where this a high res pic of the rear view?
Regarding AVR for music,please suggest
Hi,
Quite imformative arcticle on stereo set ups
How to buy a stereo system (without winning the lottery)@Everything2.com
Regards
Neetant
Hey thanks
But nothing is visible in this pic
I couldn't find on the net.Do you have any link where this a high res pic of the rear view?
Regarding AVR for music,please suggest
Rs 17850 Free Optical Cable Marantz SR301 140 Watts RMS X 5 5.1 AV Receiver
I evaluated the following
1. Onkyo 3105 / 5105 ... 19900 and 27K ... A HT 5.1 .... not keen on a 5.1 and after reading some reports on how manufacturers take us for a ride... convinced that I should go for a standalone amp
2. Yamaha AX 497 - Stereo Amp @ 18K
3. Yamaha RXV 363 @ 17K
4. Yamaha RXV 361 @ 15K ( 363 is upgrade from 361)
5. Denon / CA / NAD are outstanding but way off my budget
Speakers
1. Looked at MS Genie and MS Avant 902i... The audio expert felt that SR301 may not be able to power the MS 902
2. Bose ... they do not even have models on display...and reviews are not too good
Also looked at Nucleus (Anthony Gallo), CA and Dali ...way too expensive for me
Shortlisted Wharfedale 9.1 / 9.2 (12200/- and 15800/-) ..negotiating further
Also re-visiting Jamo A 320 / A340 / A 500
Only issue is Wharfedale and Jamo (320/340) are 6 ohms...but general opinion is it should not matter
Will have one final look at Acoustic Energy... but they have only in-walls and not on-walls...I cannot get civil work done to fit the in-walls
The Audiophiles can come in with their comments... negative ones most appreciated
hauntedhunter
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Neetant
Thanks for the articel.
Libran
Thanks for all the info and the snap
I don't seem to find a sub-out in the pics ( all ports not visible because of all the wires already connected ) but surely you are the right person to verify
Thanks for the articel.
Libran
Thanks for all the info and the snap
I don't seem to find a sub-out in the pics ( all ports not visible because of all the wires already connected ) but surely you are the right person to verify
hauntedhunter
New Member
Libran :
Did u audition polk audio monitor 40 ( Its around 13-14K ) ?
Did u audition polk audio monitor 40 ( Its around 13-14K ) ?
Neetant
Thanks for the articel.
Libran
Thanks for all the info and the snap
I don't seem to find a sub-out in the pics ( all ports not visible because of all the wires already connected ) but surely you are the right person to verify
Specifications
Marantz SR301 140 Watts RMS X 5 5.1 AV Receiver
SR301 AV SURROUND RECEIVER
The SR-301 combines home cinema with high quality stereo via an extensive variety of inputs. In line with the DVD format this receiver has both Dolby Digital and DTS decoding power built in. It is capable of down-converting multi-channel digital sources and makes the signal available in stereo via the digital inputs. It is equipped with a array of Component Video, S-Video and Composite Video inputs
Specifications
Full discrete wide range amplifier delivering 5 x 140Watts
DTS, Dolby Digital and Dolby Prologic II Decoding
5 Simulated Surround Modes (Matrix/Church/Theater/Hall/Stadium)
Tone Control (Bass/Treble)
2 Component Inputs & 1 Monitor Output (HDTV Compatible)
3 Digital Inputs (1 Optical/ 2 Coaxial)
5.1 Channel Direct External Input, Front Panel AV(VIDEO3) Input
Subwoofer Pre output
Adjustable Cross Over Frequencies (80/100/120/140/160 Hz)
Wide Range Power Amplifier for All Channels
Quartz PLL Synthesized Digital Tuning
Auto Scan & Preset Memory (Up to 30 Stations)
NIGHT mode Dynamic Range Control (Multi-Step)
Color Coded Terminals
Headphone Jack (Speaker On/Off select manually)
Sleep Timer
Full Function AVR Remote Controller
Specification
MULTICHANNEL SURROUND
DTS 5.1 / DTS ES / DTS 96/24 ?/-/-
Dolby Digital / Dolby Digital EX / DPL / DPL II / DPL IIx ?/-/?/?/-
SOUND ENHANCEMENTS
Power Transformer: Super Ring/Toroidal/EI -/-/?
High Grade Audio Components ?
Chassis : (Die-cast / Copper plated / Metal) -/-/?
OTHERS
Front panel cursor control ?
Variable cross over 5
Tuner 1
VIDEO
Composite In/Out 3/2
S-Video In/Out 2/1
Component In/Out 2/1
AUDIO
Analogue In/out 6/2
Digital Optical In/Out 1/-
Digital Coaxial In/Out 2/-
Multichannel in ?
OTHER
Speaker Terminal: Gold plated screw / regular screw (all) -/?
Front Inputs: Audio / Composite / S-Video / Digital (Opt) ?/?/?/?
I-Pod input (direct / docking station) -/?
SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION
Power Output (8/4 Ohm RMS) 140 W (6ohm THD10% 1 kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio 92 dB (IHF A weighted)
D/A Converter AK4588
Digital Signal Processor CS493264
TUNER SECTION FM
Frequency Range 87.5 - 108.00 MHz
Signal to Noise Ratio (mono/stereo) 55/50 dB
VIDEO SECTION
Input level/impedance 1 Vp-p / 75 ohm
Component frequency response 5 to 50MHz
GENERAL
Available colors: Platinum/Gold/Silver/Black -/-/?/-
System Remote Control RC301SR (non-system remote control)
Power Consumption 330 W
Maximum Dimensions (W x D x H) 440 x 368 x 137.5 mm
Weight 9.7 kg
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