2nd hand AV receiver and speakers

billybob89 · 13 Nov 2016 at 20:07

I used to have a circa 1.5k Nad stereo system a few years ago which i had to sell unfortunately. Really loved the sound it used to output and as much as I would love to buy another one my needs have changed as I'm now looking at AV kit.

I am looking to buy a 2nd hand AV receiver and a set of 5.1 speakers. The speakers need to be satellite size (not bookcase or floor standing)

I need to have at least 3x HDMI ports, network, bluetooth and HD sound. I don't have a 4K TV just a 1080P led Panasonic. Budget is as cheap as possible to be honest.

Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what I should be looking for as been out the loop for many years.

FurryLemon · 13 Nov 2016 at 22:37

Speakers - Monitor Audio Mass
avr - Denons pair well with MA gear

Go have a browse through the AV forums classifieds section.

FNG · 13 Nov 2016 at 22:37

If you are going 2nd hand the the classified section of avforums is where to hang out. W.r.t to the speakers, a set of MA mass seem to be highly regarded and old enough to be available second hand.

In terms of the amp, pretty much anything a few years old will cope with all of the 5.1 outputs, such as Dts-ma, and be good value for money. The Yamaha 673/675 would pair well with the MAs and should be relatively cheap given it is now a few years old.

signs · 14 Nov 2016 at 12:24

as with anywhere , just be careful with secondhand equipment , i got stung on avforums with a faulty amp

have a look at the kef 301 speakers

gareth170 · 14 Nov 2016 at 14:03

personally i'd only buy 2nd hand amp if it still as warranty, because i bought a 2nd hand amp before and it died after 5 months, had no warranty, so it was a waste of money....

TJM · 14 Nov 2016 at 23:18

Agreed - receivers can die without warning so a warranty is a must for me. There is far less that can go wrong with a pair of second hand speakers. The AV Forums are good and Gumtree can turn up some real bargains from people who want a quick sale.

billybob89 · 15 Nov 2016 at 18:51

Thanks for all of the replies, good mention about 2nd hand stuff. Maybe I should buy speakers 2nd and a new AV amp anything under 250 pounds which will suit my needs?

gareth170 · 15 Nov 2016 at 19:29

i have a denon avr x520bt which cost £220 new.

personally i'm finding it great value for money, very good sound quality, loud!!!, great features.