Jake Cushing
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Hi all, I'm a complete n00b, with no electronics knowledge. However I couldn't be more impressed with this site, what a blessed relief from all the absurd posturing of hi-fi 'review' sites out there...
I'm considering a Rega Aethos integrated amp, to replace a Denon AVR x3700H (which can then go to a different room). It would be driving a pair of Studio Electric FSX floor-standers (rated 4 ohms). Here is the only measured performance I can find of the Aethos:
It's from HiFi World. I'm wondering what you might make of these measurements, and how it might stack up against the Denon 3700H. Would it be likely to make any difference in sound quality at loud levels, over the Denon? The speakers are in a large space (6x10m) and are for movies and also hi-fi audio listening.
Here is Amir's review of the Denon:
Thanks and my apologies if this is not an appropriate thread. I am guessing it would be a nice introduction to equipment estimation in the absence of a full ASR review.
I'm considering a Rega Aethos integrated amp, to replace a Denon AVR x3700H (which can then go to a different room). It would be driving a pair of Studio Electric FSX floor-standers (rated 4 ohms). Here is the only measured performance I can find of the Aethos:
It's from HiFi World. I'm wondering what you might make of these measurements, and how it might stack up against the Denon 3700H. Would it be likely to make any difference in sound quality at loud levels, over the Denon? The speakers are in a large space (6x10m) and are for movies and also hi-fi audio listening.
Here is Amir's review of the Denon:
Denon AVR-X3700H AVR Review
This is a review and detailed measurements of Denon AVR-X3700H 9.2 channel 8K Home Theater AV Receiver (AVR). It is kindly loaned to me by a local member and costs US $1,199. Visually, if you have seen one AVR, you have seen the look of the AVR-X3700H: The input selector is plastic and...
www.audiosciencereview.com
Thanks and my apologies if this is not an appropriate thread. I am guessing it would be a nice introduction to equipment estimation in the absence of a full ASR review.