A11SR or AX5i

[scott]

Seem to be able to get both for similar money, has anyone experience of both? I am certain that Denon was always considered more musical that others but does this still stand with the new Pioneer AX series?

In due course (well before xmas) I will be changing my DVD player too so no problem with matching.

Ive also been offered a reasonable price on the Denon A1SR but is it worth the extra money?

I'm using AE Aegis Evo3B speaker package.



Any thoughts would be good!



Thanks

Scott

[Madge]

Juboy has the AX5i, and has owned/experienced a lot of Denon amps. IIRC he could hardly find a thing about the Pioneer he didn't like.

He does partner it with the DV757i though, which puts the SQ up a notch.

[juboy]

It comes down to preference I suspect. If you like a clean, analytical sound - giving you exactly what's on the disc - then go for the Pioneer.



If you like a warmer, slightly more restrained and refined sound, go for the Denon.



If you're planning a new DVD player and like the look of the 757Ai or the upcoming 868Ai, then you'd almost certainly be best of with the AX10i.



BTW, the MCACC auto-setup works amazingly well for me in my room (although some people have a problem with how it sets sub distance - which is easily changed manually). The AX10i offers 9 bands of EQ rather than the AXi's 5 bands, so should be even more precise. The AX10i also comes with a pretty darn cool remote controller.

[scott]

Trouble is the AX10i is too pricey I think, Can get the AX5i for £900, cheapest AX10 so far is still nearly £2000 !



Think I can get a Denon A1SR for about £1250.



Looks like, after auditioning of course, the AX5 gets it!

[Jase]

Think I can get a Denon A1SR for about £1250.








If you can get an A1SR (and not the A11SR) for 1250 quid then I'd snap it up a.s.a.p.

[Madge]

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Think I can get a Denon A1SR for about £1250.








If you can get an A1SR (and not the A11SR) for 1250 quid then I'd snap it up a.s.a.p.




My thoughts exactly, bargain of the century IMHO.

[juboy]

Looks like, after auditioning of course, the AX5 gets it!




Yeah, the AX5i gives you 80% of the performance of the AX10i for less than 50% of the price. I just don't need 170wpc in my room :o~:-o~:eek: :)~:-)~:smile:



I'm totally happy with the AX5i, the sound is fantastic, the MCACC is brilliant, the remote controller is great and the i-Link is just the icing on an already tasty cake :thumbup: