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tommyrod74
tommyrod74 Posts: 19
edited February 28 in Clubhouse Archives
Hi guys-

Here is my dilemma. I am now looking for a new receiver in the $800- $1200 range. This is a result of my buying a Sony da5es a couple of weeks ago and being quite underwhelmed with it (mostly its 2-channel music performance). Looking for a good match with Polk rt800 fronts, cs400, and rt55 surrounds, preferably something a little warm sounding. I am looking at a Yamaha rx-v2200 right now, but can't find a lot of info on it. The problem is I have to decide by Wednesday as I am going to have friends over Thursday for a party and movie. Any suggestions appreciated. BTW, my previous receiver was an Onkyo 575x, underpowered but a sweet sound...

Thanks,
Tommy
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  • billlb
    billlb Posts: 59
    edited February 2002
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    Tommy: In my humble opinion: Denon, or Marantz, Both are very warm sounding and with power. Also a thought, if you liked your former Onkyo receiver why not check out a newer one? Only you will know when you see it and hear it. We all have differant tastes. The last thing you want to do though is just jump into a new receiver that fast. You might end up with two receivers that you don't want. Good advice: Take your time and have fun.......
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited February 2002
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    check out the 797 or 898 onkyo they have 100 wpc and are around 750 for the 787 but you have to shop around to get a good price. they have per amp outs for all chanels and the 898 has 7 chanel power amps i wish i could trade in my 787 for a 898
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  • juice21
    juice21 Posts: 1,866
    edited February 2002
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    Originally posted by goingganzo
    i wish i could trade in my 787 for a 898

    doesn't the 787 have a preout of the 6th channel to hook into onkyo's 2-channel amplifier, that will give you 7 channels? or was this an upgrade on the 797???
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  • juice21
    juice21 Posts: 1,866
    edited February 2002
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    tommyrod74, all good suggestions above. if possible, i would go out and spend the day today listening to as many models as you can. onkyo/marantz/yamaha/denon, whatever. let you ears decide...
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited February 2002
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    doesn't the 787 have a preout of the 6th channel to hook into onkyo's 2-channel amplifier, that will give you 7 channels?
    juice21, you are right on. The 787 does have preouts for the rear channels. And Onkyo makes a couple 2ch. amps perfect for rear surrounds. I would have gone that way but I am plenty happy with the onboard 6.1. :)
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