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Post by dropzone7 on Sept 16, 2011 11:27:22 GMT -5
Well, I have been selling off every bit of my home theater over the last month or two and soon I hope to begin piecing it back together. This time it will be a slower, more tedious process as I want to add items as budget allows rather than "playing before I pay". Trying to be fiscally conservative here.  Anyway, the one item I can't do without, or at least one of the items I can't do without is some sort of receiver. I want to do separates again but it's not in the cards right now and I don't want to buy a flagship receiver just to use it as a pre/pro. My plan is to go with (7) UPA-1 amps as budget allows. When the rack is fully populated with those I will pull the trigger on a nice processor (maybe XMC-1?). Until then I would like the least expensive receiver I can find (new or used) with the following requirements: -100W/channel or more. -Preouts of course. -7.1 channels or more. -Audyssey MultiEQ XT -HDMI 1.4 / 3D passthrough One other thing. I have owned Onkyo and really enjoyed my 705 model for years. I'm looking to try something new so nothing against Onkyo at all but I would like recommendations for other brands. I know that I'm also limiting my choices quite a bit by not considering Onkyo this time. Suggestions? |
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Post by jmilton on Sept 16, 2011 12:13:59 GMT -5
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Post by Pauly on Sept 16, 2011 13:06:55 GMT -5
The Yammy RX-A810 looks nice, but it doesn't have Audyssey.
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Post by edoggrc51 on Sept 16, 2011 14:36:25 GMT -5
Denon 3311ci
I think I saw a used one over on the Polk forum for $650
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Post by dropzone7 on Sept 16, 2011 14:43:12 GMT -5
Denon 3311ci I think I saw a used one over on the Polk forum for $650 You read my mind. I have been reading about the 3311ci all day and it sounds like a good bang for the buck receiver. I also saw a few open box models at 6ave or onecall, can't remember which for nearly the same price as the one on the Polk and Videogon sites. One even said it retains the whole warranty so might be a better deal and no shipping. |
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Post by roadrunner on Sept 16, 2011 16:34:00 GMT -5
Dropzone7
Right now the Marantz SR5005 is available from Outlaw Audio for only $499 and comes with extra warranty and a re-wriiten Manual and they are running a sale for the next two weeks to bundle other Outlaw products at deep discount when you purchase the Marantz SR5005. The Marantz has all the features you said you are looking for. Free shipping is one of their advantages. Check it out.
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Post by NorthStar on Sept 16, 2011 16:38:32 GMT -5
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Post by NorthStar on Sept 16, 2011 16:40:54 GMT -5
Denon 3311ciI think I saw a used one over on the Polk forum for $650 That. |
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Post by Pauly on Sept 16, 2011 16:42:21 GMT -5
The Yammy even has an A.R.T. wedge! lol
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Post by picasso11 on Sept 16, 2011 17:52:09 GMT -5
I purchased a Marantz SR6005 for $549 off Amazon and absolutely love it. Excellent product for the price. ;D
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Post by edoggrc51 on Sept 16, 2011 17:52:24 GMT -5
The Yammy even has an A.R.T. wedge! lol Is that anything like my S.A.N.D wedge?  |
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Post by edoggrc51 on Sept 16, 2011 17:54:09 GMT -5
Denon 3311ci I think I saw a used one over on the Polk forum for $650 You read my mind. I have been reading about the 3311ci all day and it sounds like a good bang for the buck receiver. I also saw a few open box models at 6ave or onecall, can't remember which for nearly the same price as the one on the Polk and Videogon sites. One even said it retains the whole warranty so might be a better deal and no shipping. It worked rock solid for me and it had all the bells & whistles one could ask for too.  |
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Post by Pauly on Sept 16, 2011 17:59:13 GMT -5
The Yammy even has an A.R.T. wedge! lol Is that anything like my S.A.N.D wedge? Yes, I believe it is a 56 degree lol. With laser milled grooves. |
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Post by edoggrc51 on Sept 16, 2011 20:20:48 GMT -5
Is that anything like my S.A.N.D wedge? Yes, I believe it is a 56 degree lol. With laser milled grooves. Make it a 52* and consider it sold! ;D |
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Post by Pauly on Sept 16, 2011 20:26:17 GMT -5
Now that would be considered a G.A.P.
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Post by edoggrc51 on Sept 16, 2011 20:27:29 GMT -5
;D
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Post by dropzone7 on Sept 16, 2011 20:51:46 GMT -5
All good suggestions guys, thanks! I think the Marantz 5005 sounds like a good buy for something I will probably replace in a year or less. Cheapest I have found new is $469 shipped.
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Post by edoggrc51 on Sept 16, 2011 20:54:02 GMT -5
$469? Sounds like a NICE deal to me. |
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Post by Pauly on Sept 16, 2011 20:56:05 GMT -5
Hell yes!
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Post by dropzone7 on Sept 16, 2011 21:04:04 GMT -5
Maybe later I can step up to the SR7005 or 4311ci like you players have.
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