AV Amp upgrade - FAO Deristrictor

[David A]

A few years back I bought a Yamaha DSP AX 759SE from Derestrictor himself, now its been brilliant. Can't fault it. However I may have the opportunity to upgrade so wondering what is suitable and cost sensible alternative, some things to note:

1. I currently use a Thor hdmi switch as the current (der supplied) TV only has a 1 hdmi in, so the ability to switch the hdmi inputs on the av amp would be good.
2. Music is handled via a behrigner DAC into a valve amp so this isn't really needed to fulfil music needs (though obviously don't want to go backwards!)
3. I've got a 7.1 setup, fronts and center are KEF Q900s (big and loud), rears are ceiling mounted and there's a 12" active sub
4. All movie material is generally blue ray image
5. It will have xbox, ps3, wii, computer, sky+ going in (Wii is component)
6. I've a harmony 1 remote so no issues there
7. Front pre-outs to feed the av amp would be a nice option too

Any ideas or am I best sticking with what I've got? The biggest benefit would actually be getting rid of the Thor hdmi switch!

Dave

p.s. those Samsungs with the ultra thin bezel - when are they coming in a 65" ?

[David A]

Driller said:

Dave could you show us how your in ceiling surrounds are positioned please? (photos would be great!)

Will need to get round to taking a photo but basically in the middle kindof aligned with the back of the sofa is the center which is dual thing i.e. its left and right. The left and right rears are slightly forward and to the left and right of the sofa - see diagram below. I got the speakers in the USA so can't remember what they were and certainly am not going to get them out to look after the effort to put them in!!

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[David A]

David A said:

Will need to get round to taking a photo but basically in the middle kindof aligned with the back of the sofa is the center which is dual thing i.e. its left and right. The left and right rears are slightly forward and to the left and right of the sofa - see diagram below. I got the speakers in the USA so can't remember what they were and certainly am not going to get them out to look after the effort to put them in!!

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Diagram doesn't work quote it to see what it looks like

[David A]

Think it is 7.1, i'm fairly certain on the test tones it does a left and right and the tweeters in it could be angled...

1 Center, 2 front, 2 rear, 2 middle rear, .1 sub = 7.1

Yes very happy with the sound, no real need to upgrade but you know how it is...