BrownChickenBrownCow
Auditioning
- Joined
- Jan 5, 2015
- Messages
- 3
- Real Name
- Simon
Hello home theater experts,I am interested in getting a second opinion compared to what I have been told by the salespeople at the Hi-Fi store.I have a 60" TV and two DALI Lektor 2 bookshelf speakers directly on the left and right of the TV - thus I have a 2.0 setup with the mains standing 55" (140 cm) apart. I think the imaging and phantom center should work well. Two of us sit 12.5' (3.8 m) away from the screen.The sales people told me the best is just to get an integrated amp in stereo mode and be done with it. I inquired about an AV Receiver, and they said that it is pointless unless I have a 5.1 setup. They also told me the amp will sound MUCH better than the AVR for both music and TV/movies. I'll probably listen to music around 20-25% of the time.The models in question are:Integrated amp: Cambridge Audio Minx XiAV Receiver: Sony STR-DN850Should I take their word for it and just go for the stereo amp?The reasons I am considering an AV Receiver are:- It is made for the home theater, and perhaps has some benefit for movies?- It has many more features such as on-screen menus and more streaming options.- I will have the possibility to add channels down the line.Are there any other benefits to the AV receiver (or Amp for that matter) over the other, and what would you home theater experts advise I do?I look forward to your feedback