I am using an Arcam AVR300 and love the sound. Ample power, clean, no complaints at all. BUT.... I keep hearing that that receiver REALLY comes to life when you bi-amp it using the internal settings. PROBLEM, I can't do it, no speaker capability and I don't (as of now) want to replace the speakers.
I am debating getting an Emotiva XPA 3 and just using the Arcam as the pre-pro. Of course I shouldn't be messing with any of it because it does sound great after all. That's just not how it works though is it? UPGRADITIS has got me. My question is this:
The Arcam puts out a real 100 watts (high current) all channels driven for HT and 120 X 2 for stereo. THe Emo puts out 300 X 3 into the same 4 ohm load. It also boasts 400 X 2 for stereo (4 ohm).
Should this make a noticeable difference in my HT and music listening experience? I am really looking for the extra bottom end with my mains. I know they can do it because I often use them with a 1973 Marantz 2230 and they absolutely sing! It's really comical how vastly the Arcam outperforms other receivers that I have had AND how vastly the Marantz outperforms everything else I've heard for 2 channel ( including my Arcam).
Am I just crazy in thinking that the Emotiva XPA 3 should give me the best of both worlds when paired with my Arcam?
I am debating getting an Emotiva XPA 3 and just using the Arcam as the pre-pro. Of course I shouldn't be messing with any of it because it does sound great after all. That's just not how it works though is it? UPGRADITIS has got me. My question is this:
The Arcam puts out a real 100 watts (high current) all channels driven for HT and 120 X 2 for stereo. THe Emo puts out 300 X 3 into the same 4 ohm load. It also boasts 400 X 2 for stereo (4 ohm).
Should this make a noticeable difference in my HT and music listening experience? I am really looking for the extra bottom end with my mains. I know they can do it because I often use them with a 1973 Marantz 2230 and they absolutely sing! It's really comical how vastly the Arcam outperforms other receivers that I have had AND how vastly the Marantz outperforms everything else I've heard for 2 channel ( including my Arcam).
Am I just crazy in thinking that the Emotiva XPA 3 should give me the best of both worlds when paired with my Arcam?
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