Thanks for the reassurance. I also think the HK will make a big difference. Right now, except for the ssss on the vocals, they sound sensational. I was using 20 year old Boston Acoustic 150's with the Sony - great speakers in their own right. These Wharfedale's are very different, very detailed...
I've had my new (from ubid) Emerald Mark IV 99's for a few days. I bought these for my secondary HT area but my primary music listening setup. I am going to team them with a HK 520, but it's not here yet so I've got them hooked up to a Sony DB930 for now. Out of the box I find them a bit...
I'm looking for a receiver for my main music setup (secondary TV setup). Right now it's wired for 5.1 and I really can't go beyond that because of room layout. So I think I'm ready to pick up a HK 520-z or 525-z refurb. All the while I'm thinking - what a waste, I'll never use 7.1, then I...