Outlaw RR2150 vs HK3485
OnlyPolk
Posts: 137
I have the HK3485 stereo receiver with Paradigm 60 v3's and I recently acquired a HSU VTF-1 sub (my first sub ever) which I am trying to learn to place and calibrate correctly. I don't use any inputs other than my Marantz CD player (Rc002).
I am wondering if the Outlaw will be a marked upgrade in this setup. (I also have a couple of Polk SDA-2's which from what I have read of the Outlaw might do a better job with than the HK's). I have not tried the SDA's yet, they are in another room in a HT setup with a Yamaha receiver.
I really don't need the tuner so an integrated amp would be fine for me. What I like is the sub out provided on both of these models. The HK seems to sound a bit 'bright' for me.
Any suggestions. Is there an integrated amp in this price range (around $600-800) that would be a better choice? I have been thinking of a NAD but I read that QC is a major problem. I have 2 other HK's in the house, one dating back to 1974 still working fine.
I am wondering if the Outlaw will be a marked upgrade in this setup. (I also have a couple of Polk SDA-2's which from what I have read of the Outlaw might do a better job with than the HK's). I have not tried the SDA's yet, they are in another room in a HT setup with a Yamaha receiver.
I really don't need the tuner so an integrated amp would be fine for me. What I like is the sub out provided on both of these models. The HK seems to sound a bit 'bright' for me.
Any suggestions. Is there an integrated amp in this price range (around $600-800) that would be a better choice? I have been thinking of a NAD but I read that QC is a major problem. I have 2 other HK's in the house, one dating back to 1974 still working fine.
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QC isn't any more of a problem with NAD than any other of it's competitors. It is more a case of the number of products sold and the fact that with the internet people post when they have an issue.
Go with this: http://nadelectronics.com/products/hifi-amplifiers/C-326BEE-Stereo-Integrated-Amplifier
Try DMC electronics and speak with David.
https://dmc-electronics.com/Default.htmThe greatest enemy of truth is very often not the lie - deliberate, contrived and dishonest - but the myth - persistent, persuasive and unrealistic.
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thanks unbridled.. I am not looking for speakers right now, although I would like to ask if the PSB's have some affinity for a NAD?I have been leaning towards NAD and thinking of going above my budget to a 275 or 375. My current room (above garage with slanted side walls following the roof line) is about 15x 22.
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I see now that Lenbrook owns PSB and NAD..
