dudeman500 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Just bought some EPOS Epic1 Bookshelves. Will probably add a centre later. What's a good value avr to pair them with? Preferably with airplay (or if i have a spare ipod touch can i just airplay to it and leave it plugged in?) Looking at: $480 http://www.binglee.com.au/yamaha-rx-v475-5-1ch-av-receiver http://www.rio.com.au/product/2/7/1089/yamaha-rxv475 $350 (this was $300 at start of year so may be able to haggle?) http://www.harveynorman.com.au/yamaha-rx-v375-5-1-channel-av-receiver.html http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/the-best-receiver/ $560 http://www.digitalcinema.com.au/Denon-AVR-1713-5-1-Channel-Networking-Receiver-p/denon-avr-1713-av-receiver.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fun-Ghoul Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I think you'll find that the Yamahas are generally acknowledged to be good for music, though I have never actually heard your speakers and so can't comment on how they might go together. Out of the 375and 475, the sound would have to be very similar - only the feature list would vary. I had a 667 a couple of years ago and was very happy with it for music duties. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeman500 Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Just bought some EPOS Epic1 Bookshelves. Will probably add a centre later. What's a good value avr to pair them with? Preferably with airplay (or if i have a spare ipod touch can i just airplay to it and leave it plugged in?) Looking at: $480 http://www.binglee.com.au/yamaha-rx-v475-5-1ch-av-receiver http://www.rio.com.au/product/2/7/1089/yamaha-rxv475 $350 (this was $300 at start of year so may be able to haggle?) http://www.harveynorman.com.au/yamaha-rx-v375-5-1-channel-av-receiver.html http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/the-best-receiver/ $560 http://www.digitalcinema.com.au/Denon-AVR-1713-5-1-Channel-Networking-Receiver-p/denon-avr-1713-av-receiver.htm with the quality of speakers I'd spend a tad more, something like the nad http://www.carltonaudiovisual.com.au/?q=node/view/1574 http://www.trustedreviews.com/nad-t748_Surround-Sound-System_review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpearce38 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Had a Yammy couple years back can't say it thrilled me for two channel. Denon / Marantz may be more suited agree with :)al NAD would be a killer option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeman500 Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) Just read that the epics are 4ohms Will the yamaha 475 be able to drive them? I had my heart set on the 475 because all the reviews rate it quite highly for audio, price is within my range, and it has inbuilt airplay (which i really wanted). Or should i be exchanging for: http://www.rio.com.au/product/3/8/665/yamaha-r-s500 (is it any different from the as500 which has really good reviews? but is 300 more http://www.rio.com.au/product/3/8/663/yamaha-a-s500) Sorry for all the clueless questions Edited October 13, 2013 by dudeman500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 forget about inbult airplay, usually cripled and a $100 little black apple tv will do more. forget about reviews too, while interesting reads, I'd never use as basis for buying decision. take your epos with you and go check out for yourself. listen to a few other brands and models while your at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakey72 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 If you like music keep away from the Yamaha, Denon, Onkyo receivers. Been ther done that not worth it. It's like trying to race a Bathhurst in a 4wd. A receiver is built to do a totally different thing. The NAD as mentioned is however one receiver that is good at both. http://audiotrends.com.au/NAD_T748V2.html?action=viewProduct&itemId=551 Marantz also do a fair job: http://audiotrends.com.au/Marantz_NR1403_Black_.html?action=viewProduct&itemId=1968 I'd be going the NAD though. OR a nice 2 channel amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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