RTi8 - CSi5 or CSiA6?
Just wondering...but I have the Cherry RTi8 and I bought a Black CSi5 a month ago. Well, I found the Cherry CSiA6 really really cheap (cheaper than the CSi5) and I had to buy it. The A6 is Cherry, so it should match my Rti8s. I figure the A6 is a newer design so it should be better, right? Or am I better off with keeping the CSi5? Here is the catch. My return period is almost over, so I will have to return the CSi5 before I can get the A6 so I will not be able to test them both. Obviously, I can't keep both, so if I decide to keep the Csi5, the A6 is going back even though it sounds better. If I decide to return the Csi5, I will be stuck with the A6. I know the CSi5 is technically a better match for my Rti8 since they are both the "older" design. I just want your opinion on which one is better. Thanks in advance.
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From what I've read you can't go wrong with either; that is, the difference in timbre is not that noticeable. No offense, but you seem like you might be inclined toward upgraditis. If so, you're probably better of with the Csi6. First, you say it was cheaper. Second, in case you later decide to move up to something like the Rti A7 or A9, you won't have to sell your center.MAIN: Polk Lsi9s; Polk PSW505; Lsic (in box); Onkyo SR-875; Parasound 2250; Cambridge Audio 740C; LG BD370
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Both are good. Now it's just up to which ever one was a better deal IMO.
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Anyone got a closeup of the Rti8/10's with the CSi A6's? I'm in the same boat and want to see the difference between the grain in the oak veneer.
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From what I've read you can't go wrong with either; that is, the difference in timbre is not that noticeable. No offense, but you seem like you might be inclined toward upgraditis. If so, you're probably better of with the Csi6. First, you say it was cheaper. Second, in case you later decide to move up to something like the Rti A7 or A9, you won't have to sell your center.
No offense taken. I guess I have been bitten hard by the upgrade bug. Yeah, the CSiA6 was cheaper so it was hard to pass up. I've heard that Polk made some improvements to the new RTi/CSi A line. Who knows, maybe my wife will let me upgrade to the A7/9 in the future.Both are good. Now it's just up to which ever one was a better deal IMO.
Well, the A6 was actually cheaper than the CSi5 so I couldn't pass up that deal. -
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I have the A6 between RTi10s. Sounds perfect! Keep the 6! Mine are black, so I dont think a pic will help.HT-- Denon avr-2808ci,Emotiva UPA-1s, RTi 10's, CSi A6, ERD-1 surrounds, Vizio P50, Yamaha yst-sw300, DVR hr21, 40g PS3, APC-h15
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Anyone got a closeup of the Rti8/10's with the CSi A6's? I'm in the same boat and want to see the difference between the grain in the oak veneer.Alea jacta est!
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I have a black RTIA6 between RTI10s and notice no difference in the grain. The face, however is different, as the A6 is wood.