This is around 50% off (£499.99) what it retails for and would be in my basket if it was 4K compatible.
No, it's not a sofa.
It's currently OOS but available to order. Amazon don't take payment until despatch, so there's nothing to lose.
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cicobuff
17 Dec 163#8
To be honest I think you may be better off waiting until around March onwards when you start seeing the current crop of 7.1 channel £500 receivers in the likes of Richer Sounds reduced down to anything between £250-299, that is what I always do, right on the cusp of the latest receivers by manufacturers coming out they reduce the prices to stock shift.
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choober
21 Dec 16#30
Price has gone up
manincyprus
19 Dec 16#29
I was about to order this until I read the manual and realised the 2nd HDMI output is simply a clone of the first one. It's not a 'zone 2 HDMI' output which would allow different sources to be shown in each HDMI output so it's doing nothing that a £15 HDMI splitter wouldn't do. Also, as with many (older) dual zone AMPs the zone 2 can only play from analogue sources just like my ageing Denon AVR 2307.
Also noticed it was for Prime members only (not a problem as you can get a 1 month trial) and also seems to have gone up to €399 now.
tomwatts
17 Dec 161#25
Bought one of these when they were £149 last year - eventually returned it for a Sony 750 as it was to be used in a closed space and it got incredibly hot. Do bear in mind though that the price of this is £100 dearer than it was then!
EDIT - looking back I bought the AVR171 - don't know if the 'S' model is any different.
Rhythmeister to tomwatts
17 Dec 16#28
I have the non S model but it runs cool when ventilated as HK advise, it must have rather efficent amps! I can't tell the difference between this and the AVR171 as neither have WiFi :confused:
First of all there isn't much difference between the 06 and newer 07 series. So don't worry about that. But there is a difference between the 1506 and 1606. The 1606 supports Atmos and DTS-X. If you are not worried about those then that price is a bargain!
p.s. it is almost impossible to edit anything here using your mobile especially with nested quotes!
d3m0n
17 Dec 161#26
Its OK, but thats it tbh, ive been looking to replace it. music wise i prefered my old Yamaha. The interface is dreadful
craigtumilty
17 Dec 161#18
if you want future proof hdr and 4k you will need hdmi 2.0b with hdcp 2.2
luvclub to craigtumilty
17 Dec 16#24
Yeah, not having hdcp 2.2 is a deal breaker for me.
d3m0n
17 Dec 16#21
\ive had mine a couple of years, if it does pass through 4k ive not worked out how to do it (skyq certainly doesnt), it will stream audio from a nas - the interface isnt great though. Its quite a quiet amp and wont be giving you any high volume, mines running some acoustic energy speakers and doesnt stress them in the slightest. But i only paid £250 from RS a couple of years back as i needed a quick replacement, its not worth the $500 they claim but is capable it its current pricepoint.
allginger to d3m0n
17 Dec 16#23
Thanks, what is the music audio quality like?
I have a Sonos setup, while very easy to use it's not hifi, I worry the NAS interface will be unusable.
ftbf444
17 Dec 16#20
thank you OP
trimaran2
17 Dec 16#16
Out of stock
Tomb to trimaran2
17 Dec 16#19
:confused:
Read the original post......
maddogb
17 Dec 16#17
dammit missed... have an old hk amp and spkr set in spare bedroom, this would have been nice to replace with, although never use that much lol
BuzzDuraband
17 Dec 161#15
Well that certainly gives me a decision to make. I better gear up for the conversation with the other half :smile: cheers for that, I totally missed it.
I'd better leave that question for the audiophiles :smile:
allginger
17 Dec 16#14
Thanks, would this be recommended for audio too is it mainly an AV amp?
5Rivers79
17 Dec 16#13
The reviews says this supports 4k pass through. How is that different to the 4k Marantz posted on here? Sorry for asking a newbie question.
Tomb
17 Dec 16#12
Have a big birthday coming up and could probably get her indoors to swing for this as a pressie.
Question is would it be worth upgrading from my Sony STR-DH750.
Using with pair of KEF IQ5's, KEF IQ60 Centre, and a couple of KEF IQ10's as surrounds.
Any advice appreciated.
mastablasta
17 Dec 161#11
Now that's a bargain. Wish I had the money...
Enet
17 Dec 161#10
Go on....Basically assumimg you have a normal living room (even a very large one) then pair this with something like the Tannoy hts 101xp. Then wonder why you ever needed more than 50 watts per channel :confused:
allginger
17 Dec 16#5
Will this stream from a NAS or external HDD?
BuzzDuraband to allginger
17 Dec 161#9
I'm not sure mate, I can't see anything regarding it. Although I'd expect it to be a given with a networked receiver. My current setup most certainly does.
cicobuff
17 Dec 163#8
To be honest I think you may be better off waiting until around March onwards when you start seeing the current crop of 7.1 channel £500 receivers in the likes of Richer Sounds reduced down to anything between £250-299, that is what I always do, right on the cusp of the latest receivers by manufacturers coming out they reduce the prices to stock shift.
They gave this a 8/10 when reviewed at £499. I just don't think I dare even bring the conversation up with the other half so close to Christmas :smile:
Enet
17 Dec 162#6
Check out the Marantz 1605/1607 series as they are the slimmest out there. Full 4k HDMI 2.0 compliance with Dolby Atmos and DTS-X i.e. fully future proof (until next week anyway) :wink: Unfortunately quite a bit more expensive.
vassy4u
17 Dec 16#4
True. Price and design are plus here
vassy4u
17 Dec 161#2
Excellent spot Buzz. Tempted to give a try :smiley:
BuzzDuraband to vassy4u
17 Dec 161#3
It does look extremely sleek. Especially in comparison to my current RXV-671 :smile:
Opening post
No, it's not a sofa.
It's currently OOS but available to order. Amazon don't take payment until despatch, so there's nothing to lose.
Top comments
Latest comments (30)
Also noticed it was for Prime members only (not a problem as you can get a 1 month trial) and also seems to have gone up to €399 now.
EDIT - looking back I bought the AVR171 - don't know if the 'S' model is any different.
p.s. it is almost impossible to edit anything here using your mobile especially with nested quotes!
Yeah, not having hdcp 2.2 is a deal breaker for me.
I have a Sonos setup, while very easy to use it's not hifi, I worry the NAS interface will be unusable.
Read the original post......
I'd better leave that question for the audiophiles :smile:
Question is would it be worth upgrading from my Sony STR-DH750.
Using with pair of KEF IQ5's, KEF IQ60 Centre, and a couple of KEF IQ10's as surrounds.
Any advice appreciated.
They gave this a 8/10 when reviewed at £499. I just don't think I dare even bring the conversation up with the other half so close to Christmas :smile: