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I don't really know what to ask for...
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Jayem See
Perkone
Caldari State
#1 - 2013-06-29 22:25:56 UTC
So I am a bit stuck.

All I am looking for is a sensibly priced, optical capable, 5.1 dealing with, amplifier.

My current ****-heap is dying and I would like to replace it.

Whilst I enjoy wearing headphones lots (especially the way it squashes the hair just above my ears) sometimes I want to play OUT LOUD!

My budget is about £150. I don't want radio, swimming lessons, gate-camp avoidance lessons, tactical warfare advice or blow jobs.

I've spent about an hour fruitlessly looking so far. Please help!

Aaaaaaand relax.
Tumahub
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#2 - 2013-06-29 22:48:07 UTC
Jayem See wrote:
I don't want ... blow jobs.


What?!
Caleidascope
Republic Military School
Minmatar Republic
#3 - 2013-06-29 23:50:18 UTC
It appears that English language divides us.

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Eat dessert first!
Rain6636
GoonWaffe
Goonswarm Federation
#4 - 2013-07-02 07:06:54 UTC
I'm using an Onkyo RC430 with

soundblaster recon 3D via optical out
Pioneer HDJ-1500 headphones
Bose AM10

controlling HDMI inputs for:

PS3
XBOX 360
60" TV

I wouldn't go below Onkyo... if it was available for what I found it for, it's within £150. (it came as a deal with the Bose system, for $175, iirc).

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Rain6636
GoonWaffe
Goonswarm Federation
#5 - 2013-07-04 21:20:36 UTC
have you decided on one?

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Jayem See
Perkone
Caldari State
#6 - 2013-07-04 21:49:57 UTC  |  Edited by: Jayem See
Rain - no I still haven't found something that I want to buy.

Am looking in a few different stores but I really can't find something that I want to buy. Cry

Ed - I don't allow myself many things too often but I would really like to find something good. What HiFi was ace but it made me feel like a pauper. I don't have £300 to spend.

Aaaaaaand relax.
Rain6638
GoonWaffe
Goonswarm Federation
#7 - 2013-07-05 09:27:07 UTC
imo, any square, black receiver makes an entertainment center look dated. I mean, they've been a part of an "entertainment center" in their current black metal form since... the 80's?

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Jayem See
Perkone
Caldari State
#8 - 2013-07-05 17:26:36 UTC
Well I think I have settled on something.

Spent a good 3 or 4 hours on it today whilst watching Djokovic vs Del Potro (probably the best game of tennis I have EVER seen.)

I think I am going for this:

http://www.whathifi.com/review/sony-str-dh820

It's bang on my budget although I am going to have to remove a shelf from my equipment stand to fit it in!

I looked for the Onkyo model you suggested but it's not even available in the UK.

Aaaaaaand relax.
Rain6638
GoonWaffe
Goonswarm Federation
#9 - 2013-07-05 18:03:36 UTC
what components are you looking to connect?

part numbers, etc. maybe there's another solution

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Jayem See
Perkone
Caldari State
#10 - 2013-07-05 18:10:07 UTC
Just my PC - optical out via Xonar DG

Sky HD box along with a 42" Toshiba TV.

I don't actually have a DVD/Blueray player atm. Rarely watch films.

Aaaaaaand relax.
Rain6638
GoonWaffe
Goonswarm Federation
#11 - 2013-07-05 18:11:40 UTC
do you have speakers that need to be powered, or would a speaker system with an optical in or multiple inputs suit your needs

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Jayem See
Perkone
Caldari State
#12 - 2013-07-05 18:15:31 UTC
I have a pretty large set of Eltax floor-standers, a good sized centre, an active sub and two crap satellites.

I defo need an amp with a little bit of juice. I am just trying to maximise my quality for the (admittedly small) investment.

Aaaaaaand relax.