Audio Visual Amplifier/Receiver choice.

[Pugglt Auld Jock]

Ok, I'm not expecting a large number of responses here but maybe some of us are interested in A/V amps?

The problem I have is that my elderly Yamaha RX-A810 Avantage receiver amp has developed a terminal fault. I've contacted a couple of local electronic repair specialists both of whom said a repair might be possible but I should consider that, at the age it is, having repaired it some other component might subsequently fail quite quickly and, whilst they'd be happy to attempt a repair, I might be better just buying a replacement.

I've been considering this and I think their advice is good. However, what to buy? The 810, being from the Avantage range, was a top quality item and a bit higher performance than required by my Monitor Audio Bronze speakers (Bronze BX2 as my mains and BX1 as rear surround with a Bronze centre) I also have a fully powered MJ Acoustics Ref 100 MK11 subwoofer. - a really serious piece of kit if anyone is thinking about a sub. So I'm looking this time at more affordable mid range quality amplifiers from Denon, Marantz, Yamaha, Sony, and all the other contenders. The one which seems to be attracting me most is the Yamaha RX-V6a but the Sony TA-AN 1000 looks good too, although I've come across several posts about standby current consumption being on the high side (and it needs to live in standby as I use the amp as a switching source for my other devices via HDMI - so freeview box and blu ray in via HDMI and then out via eARC to the TV. I also feed my NAS through the amp to the TV via network cable.

So, I'm just wondering if there's anyone here who might like to offer an opinion or recommend an amp/receiver I should consider?

 

[Pugglt Auld Jock]

Just thought I'd do a wee post here in case anyone has an opinion.

I've been looking at a lot of reviews and talking to local suppliers and I think I'm coming back, as I did first time round, to buying another Yamaha. The other very strong contender was the Sony TA-AN1000 but it seems to pull quite a strong current in standby - and it needs to be in standby as I'm using it as a switching station for the other feeds (from the freeveiw box, Blu ray player, NAS). My old Yamaha did this at almost no current consumption at all. The Denon x2800h is another possibility - or, maybe the x3800h. but when I pitch them against the Yamaha RX-v6a or Yamaha RX-a2a somehow the Yams seem to come out tops. Next thing is to get some demos and finally make my mind up so I can look out for bargain deals in the new year sales.

So, last chance folks, anyone want to give me a final bit of advice or suggest a piece of kit I've not considered?

Just for your delectation, this is the front runner at this moment: https://www.richersounds.com/yamaha-rxv6a-black/ Oh, and I'm a VIP club member which might get me a bit of discount off their quoted price.