Harmon Kardon 3600 to a new Sony 1080? Downgrade or upgrade?
Hey guys,
I'm learning the ropes here, bare with me. Have an older Harman Kardon 3600. If i went to something more modern is it an upgrade? I'm looking at the Sony 1080 from Best Buy ($100 off). Am i crazy to trade in my Harmon for it? If i was to get a new receiver that would be the price point approved from the wife. Would it be worth it for me to pick one up? Or is it best to stay with what i have?
Thanks for any help! Currently have some lower end Martin Logan speakers (10's, and 2).
Posted Oct 17, 2017, 7:38 PM UTC
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Denon, Marantz, and Yamaha would be the brands you want to look at. (Marantz is the parent company of Denon, so there's some overlap in technology.)
Typically, if a manufacturer is known more for making TVs and the like (such as Sony) it'd be best to stay away from their audio lineup. Harmon group has a handle on the "lifestyle" niche where things look nice, but aren't all that well known for manufacturing or longevity.
If price is the primary concern, take a look at accessories4less
The current winner over there is the x1300 from Denon - 4k, atmos and all that. Accessories4less does refurbs, so you get a 1 year warranty on it.