ralfale Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 Hi guys, tempted to get XR-55 from Amazon. Will be using conceirge service. Estimtaed cost will be around $420 SGD. On top of that will need a transformer which will cost me another $30. Total $450. I'll like to check with with gurus here, if there's a better alternative for buying local at a price of $450 range. Considering i can get local warranty as well. My requirements are simple. 1) Decent powered 2) 5.1 channel 3) No hdmi needed 4) Good sounding Cheers!
SiriuslyCold Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 get the XR57 instead if you are considering. I doubt the transformer would cost that much, but wouldn't your local pricing be something in the 800 range? I know you don't need HDMI but the XR57 will let you use dual amp in 5.1mode (the XR55 only dual amps in stereo mode)
ralfale Posted July 18, 2007 Author Posted July 18, 2007 get the XR57 instead if you are considering. I doubt the transformer would cost that much, but wouldn't your local pricing be something in the 800 range? I know you don't need HDMI but the XR57 will let you use dual amp in 5.1mode (the XR55 only dual amps in stereo mode) Just realised my post is a bit confusing. Have amended it. Transformers will be $30. So total price will be around $450. Comparing the price of XR57 vs XR55, it is quite significant for me wallet leh.
mcmaranello Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 don't need hdmi as in you don't have a hdmi dvdp? SQ difference is quite obvious with/without hdmi i didn't chk latest pricing but how much is the $ diff now?
ralfale Posted July 19, 2007 Author Posted July 19, 2007 Hi, i intend to connect dvd player straight to tv via hdmi. from player to amp will be via coaxial cable. So for the amp i dont need hdmi input/output. Meanwhile, i have no intention to upgrade to HD dvd or bluray yet as they are still quite expensive for me. So for now, my concern is just get the best available amp to power my setup with my limited resources :P
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