caz1604 Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 I have been told a few times that one of the weak links in my system is my receiver. So I have been looking at the B&K Reference 50 and the 200.7 amp. My question is, how big of a difference am I going to notice with B&K listed above compared to my current Sony 7ES? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonrpayne Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 I've only heard the Ref50 a little, but probably a LOT. Also, if you are getting the 200.7 amp, why are you getting the Ref 50? Why not get a preamp/processor instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz1604 Posted April 21, 2004 Author Share Posted April 21, 2004 The Ref50 is a Preamp/Processor. http://www.bkcomp.com/ref50.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avman Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 as sony receivers-and,IMHO-receivers in general go,that 7ES you have is one of the better ones. i would say the B&K will be quieter(less noise)and certainly an improvement,but i am wondering what it is you are looking to improve on? avman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz1604 Posted April 21, 2004 Author Share Posted April 21, 2004 ---------------- On 4/21/2004 11:41:43 AM avman wrote: as sony receivers-and,IMHO-receivers in general go,that 7ES you have is one of the better ones. i would say the B&K will be quieter(less noise)and certainly an improvement,but i am wondering what it is you are looking to improve on? avman. ---------------- I really don't know what I want to improve...other than quality and performance if more is possible. I am sure it has a little to do with me never being satisfied. I got my total system within the last 6-7 months, and I am already looking at replacing my R-35 series w/ the R-7 series, my 65 Sony WS HDTV with a 61 Samsung DLP and now I am considering replacement for my receiver. Oh and my 5 disc PSDVD player with the new Sony ES 400 disc DVD/SACD/CD player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripod Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Welcome to the sickness. Isn't it great!? In terms of more toys to obsess on, what type of remote do you use? There're a whole bunch of those to consider too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygmn Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 replace the speakers first...you will hear a more dramatic improvement over replacing the receiver first IMO..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz1604 Posted April 21, 2004 Author Share Posted April 21, 2004 The 7ES came with a two way touch screen remote with macros and other cool features. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelerFan Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 I'm with ygmn, go for the 7-series speakers first. That will be a more dramatic improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMcGoo Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 I would vote for Reference 7 speakers across the front. I would keep the Sony, but add the B&K 200.7 for the improved dynamics. You could add a processor later. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFinco Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 the 200.7 is a nice amp, but check out the ANTHEM 20 for pre/pro. remote--I really like the HOME THEATER MASTER 700--Parasound does too as its the remote that they include with the HALO system... its a GREAT remote, much better than the touchscreen nonsense out there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yromj Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Another vote for upgrading the speakers first. Try them first. Then ad an amp and use the Sony as a pre/pro. If you still want more add a new pre/pro and move the Sony into the bedroom. This will give you the biggest improvement first w/ the least improvement last (generally speaking). Also, the last piece of gear you buy, the pre/pro will be the best one to wait on because pre/pro features are what are enhanced the most as time goes on. (In other words features are added more often to pre/pros than other components.) John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksdad Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 i disagree, replace the electronics first, you might just find out that the rf's you currently own are not as lacking as you thought, i own b&k gear, and the moment i pluged it in and tweaked it it seemed as if my speakers tripled in size, this just might help your pocketbook out as well, not having to rush to buy larger speakers, remember those reference speakers are just aching for quality downstream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz1604 Posted April 22, 2004 Author Share Posted April 22, 2004 Thanks everyone for the feedback. I will take everybodys advice into consideration. The only thing I know for sure, is that I will get my 61 Samsung DLP first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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