Hello all,

My system consists of Onix Rocket speakers (7.1) powered by an HK 7300. The family room is huge and acoustic treatments are not possible. Usage is 50/50 music/HT.

While the HK 7300 is quite a beast, I feel I need even more channel separation and center channel clarity. So, on to separates. I love the features on the HK 7300 (especially the bass management, xover, trim, etc customization per input per mode!) and would like to continue using this as a pre-pro for now (but willing to upgrade to a dedicated pre-pro if that is finally what it takes). So, I would like to start out by choosing an amp that has far more muscle than the 7300 and also balanced inputs for accommodating a possible future pre-pro upgrade.

The outlaw 7700 seems like a good candidate. However, I would be interested in hearing any comments and opinions comparing the SQ and HUM/BUZZ factor to the following:

1. The Emotiva MPS-1 in 7-channel (price reduced from today to $1699).

2. Parasound Halo A51 (only 5ch, would need to use 7300 for 7.1 rears) definitely more $$ but how does SQ compare?

3. Earthquake cinenova grande 7 (are the highs subdued?)

Thanks,
Raj

I liked my HK HT receiver(s) too. This is going back a few years (late 90's), but I went through two AVR-somethings (7000 or something like that...whatever was the top of the line HK at the time) and both failed within a year. So I don't buy HK gear anymore.

I think the rig I've got now definitely blows away the HK stuff I had, though I haven't listened to any HK equipment in a few years.

Cheers,

One of the best things about the 7700 is that you can try it for 30 days. It ships from CA so the freight won't be bad. Ask about the cost of return freight and you'll know what it will cost to try it out.