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It should sound fine with a phono stage plugged into one of the analogue inputs. I don't know if it is MP3 compatible and the owners manual is not forthcoming on this matter. There is a .4lbs weight difference between the two receivers the XR45 weighs 9.2 lbs and the XR25 is 8.8lbs. It is possible that some of that weight is in the power supply If the XR45 was available I would get it for this reason alone.
Panasonic has not ignored sound quality in the XR45. I know many listening tests were done during its development. In fact, the XR45 is an upgraded version of the XR25 (probably $100 less) which has similar specs. The XR45 benefits from higher quality components and capacitors etc. Great sound is no accident but it is not the driving force behind the development of the product. Efficiency, packaging and cost were larger drivers.
He's using it to bi-amp his speakers, using the "Party Mode" surround settings (which sets all outputs to be L & R). Edit: oops -- here's the full URL http://reviews.iwon.com/pscAudioReview/Panasonic,SA-XR25/PRD_172732_1593crx.aspx
Quote from: someidiotHe's using it to bi-amp his speakers, using the "Party Mode" surround settings (which sets all outputs to be L & R). Edit: oops -- here's the full URL http://reviews.iwon.com/pscAudioReview/Panasonic,SA-XR25/PRD_172732_1593crx.aspxIs the XR25 capable of filtering hi/lo/mid frequencies between the front and rear speakers? Do you still have fade control from front to rear in "party" mode?
Apples and oranges, really. I sold the Sony two weeks ago, so I guess I prefer the Panasonic, by a rather wide margin really, enough so, to buy new speakers to go, the Dynaudios. These are basically a Contour 1.3 for the studio. They are exceptional with the Panasonic, and reach down to about F3=42Hz. The Panasonic has a vice-like grip on the woofer.The Carver deal is my bigger, badder, in the living room drawer, unit, which plays alot of orchestral and live rock, but more importantly, does get it right ...
The post seemed to suggest in party modes the rear and front in party mode are driven equally, however does it do this on the sides as well? What happens to the center. I am curious if you could use party mode for 5.1