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Hi there, Marty.
Well, I don't think you'd be "silly" to mix and match, but I do think that you should try to listen before you make a decision, if possible. It's always best to listen for yourself. It's difficult for me to imagine that either unit will sound better than when used with its own partner -- after all, the Onkyo was made for the Onkyo, and the Music Hall was made for the Music Hall -- but it might not be as simple as that. Listening is always key. I haven't heard the Onkyo and I've only heard the Music Hall at shows, so I can't offer a very strong opinion either way. In general, however, I would tend to stick within one brand -- for looks(!) as much as sound. But that's just me. Others may disagree.
Thanks -- appreciate you writing back so fast!
Listening would be ideal, but nobody around me (Washington, DC) has the Music Hall amp/cdp setup.
Anyone else on the forum have much experience with these two setups?
- M
Go listen to the Jolida JD 1501A integrated amp and Jolida Model JD 100A CD player. For $1625 you won't find much that will sound better with your Monitor Audio RS6s. But you gotta listen. If its more money than you got right now, save up.
I have heard both the Music Hall amp/cd combo (via Epos M12)
and the Onkyo amp/cd combo, but can't remember which speaker. The Onkyo sounded very good but I did prefer the Music Hall...it was much more musical and more detailed (which could have been the M12 speakers). I suspect that one of the reasons for the difference in sound is the fact that the Onkyo amp is a class D amp. (Check in the equipment reviews, both Onkyos were reviewed last year.)
I purchased the Music Hall/Epos combination about 2 years ago and am most happy with it.
Do keep in mind the size your room. The Onkyo has more power but the MH fills the room I have (17 x 19) very well.