Hey all,

Is anyone using the Onkyo DX-7555/A-9555 amplifier/cd pair? I am in the market for my first hi-fi system and am trying to decide between getting a pair of same model components (either the Onkyo, Marantz, or Cambridge Audio) or an Outlaw RR2150 and a Marantz 5001 cd player to run Monitor Audio RS6's. I need to keep the cd/amp pair to around $1000-$1200.

I read the killer Onkyo reviews in Stereophile, and it sounds like it would be perfect for me. And then I go into hi-fi shops near me (Washington DC) and they tell me Onkyo is low-budget equipment.

Sorry if it seems I'm all over the place! Any advice would be really appreciated.

Cheers - Marty