I did not get any answers with my previous thread, so I will change the subject title and try again...
I had an old stereo system which consisted of:
NAD 302 integrated amplifier NAD 502 CD-player NAD 402 tuner Linn Index speakers Linn k-20 speaker cables Sony DVD player
Few weeks ago I started upgrading my old system for HT. After some research I got the following:
Linn Trikan center speaker Linn Unik surround speakers Linn Afekt subwoofer NAD T753 a/v receiver Monster interconnect cables (I will be using the old Linn Index in the front)
I am getting a new NAD T753 from my dealer, since the first one had the hiss problem. I hope the new one will be OK. The sound from my old NAD 302 had better low freq response to the front speakers. The NAD T753 receiver doesn't come even close. Of course the sub can compensated for that, but I have the feeling that I am not getting the sound that I expected from the front speakers (I cannot really compare the rest of the speakers, since I never had HT setup before). I played with the crossover settings, I also removed the sub completely but the front speakers still did not performed as well as on the NAD 302. Is this normal? I would expect the same sound quality (for 2 channel music) from the T753, considering the fact that the 302 is 10 years old and it was not a top of the line model. Maybe this is just a fact and I have to live with it. Do you see something wrong with my choices (well I guess now it is too late since I made the purchase already)? What do you think is my weak point / or what should I upgrade next? Your opinion will be very helpful. Thanks!