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Post by 03sonic on Oct 25, 2012 21:46:12 GMT -5
I need some help here is what I will be running. RTI9'S (Front) CSIA66 (Center) FXI6 (Sides/Surrounds) RTIA3 (Rears) XPA-2 (Front speakers) XPA-5 (Center,Sides, and rears) I need a receiver that I am not going to spend a arm and leg on. Last years model is okay needs pre amp outs. Thanks Guys  |
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Post by villock on Oct 25, 2012 21:49:23 GMT -5
I need some help here is what I will be running. RTI9'S (Front) CSIA66 (Center) FXI6 (Sides/Surrounds) RTIA3 (Rears) XPA-2 (Front speakers) XPA-5 (Center,Sides, and rears) I need a receiver that I am not going to spend a arm and leg on. Last years model is okay needs pre amp outs. Thanks Guys Welcome to the forum, another Polkie ;D. How about a UMC-1? Seperates baby ;D I used to run my RTi12s with a Yamaha RX-V861 and the UMC-1 crushes it. And I would stay away from Yamaha if you are getting a receiver. The Polks are bright speakers and the Yamaha's are on the bright side also, not the best combo. But at $499.99 the UMC-1 is a steal. Better yet you can get a used one with remaining warranty in the 300-325 range ;D |
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Post by knucklehead on Oct 25, 2012 21:54:54 GMT -5
Welcome to the Lounge. Sometimes its more like a madhouse...
You should post your idea of an 'arm and a leg' so we know to stay below that price. ;D
IMO one of the best 'bang for the buck' receivers is the Onkyo NR818. It has Audyssey XT32 - totl for Audyssey. You can pick one up on Amazon for under $800 - or Vanns.com in their clearance section. I'd buy from Vanns over Amazon since you still get the 2 year warranty from Onkyo vs a one year square traders warranty (extra $s) and they don't have a stellar record on coverage.
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Post by RightinLA on Oct 25, 2012 22:06:39 GMT -5
I need some help here is what I will be running. RTI9'S (Front) CSIA66 (Center) FXI6 (Sides/Surrounds) RTIA3 (Rears) XPA-2 (Front speakers) XPA-5 (Center,Sides, and rears) I need a receiver that I am not going to spend a arm and leg on. Last years model is okay needs pre amp outs. Thanks Guys Welcome to the forum, another Polkie ;D. How about a UMC-1? Seperates baby ;D I used to run my RTi12s with a Yamaha RX-V861 and the UMC-1 crushes it. And I would stay away from Yamaha if you are getting a receiver. The Polks are bright speakers and the Yamaha's are on the bright side also, not the best combo. But at $499.99 the UMC-1 is a steal. Better yet you can get a used one with remaining warranty in the 300-325 range ;D Great suggestion. The UMC-1 is pretty hard to beat for the price and there is the upgrade coupon buying new which makes it all the better. The RTiA9's will sound excellent with the XPA-2 driving them. |
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Post by Golden Ear on Oct 25, 2012 22:32:20 GMT -5
Villock is right, it is not good idea to match both gear and speaker that are bright. I have a good result on mine pairing my USP with marantz known to be warm side.
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Post by geebo on Oct 25, 2012 22:39:15 GMT -5
Another vote for a UMC. You've got some great amplification so no need to waste bucks on more amps in a receiver that'll go unused.
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Post by villock on Oct 25, 2012 22:48:27 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum, another Polkie ;D. How about a UMC-1? Seperates baby ;D I used to run my RTi12s with a Yamaha RX-V861 and the UMC-1 crushes it. And I would stay away from Yamaha if you are getting a receiver. The Polks are bright speakers and the Yamaha's are on the bright side also, not the best combo. But at $499.99 the UMC-1 is a steal. Better yet you can get a used one with remaining warranty in the 300-325 range ;D Great suggestion. The UMC-1 is pretty hard to beat for the price and there is the upgrade coupon buying new which makes it all the better. The RTiA9's will sound excellent with the XPA-2 driving them. Yes the 12's sounded awesome with the UMC and XPA-2/5 when they were in my system. And if you think this may be a way you want to go, I believe that the last batch of UMC-1s are here or on the way so now is the time to get this at this great price and the upgrade card |
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Post by 03sonic on Oct 26, 2012 6:30:30 GMT -5
UMC-1 it is thank you for the welcome and the advice guys.
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