need ht receiver

glemay
glemay Posts: 574
edited May 2003 in Electronics
I have a pair of rti 70 and looking at getting csi 40 and rti 38. What would be a good ht receiver for this setup, marantz, denon, yamaha? i'm open to suggestion.

Does anyone know if the marantz dv4300 has the chroma-bug?

thanks
Main System:
Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

Second System:
Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited May 2003
    glemay,

    Nice setup you are putting together.

    Get your read on and look back a few months under electronics and you will find a lot of anwers to your receiver questions.

    What's your budget??

    If I were in your shoes, I'd be researching / listening to the following receivers which mate well with the RT line:

    Denon AVR 3803 (lot of Denon people on the forum)
    NAD T752
    Rotel 1055

    These tend to be the pricier receivers ($900 - $1300) but should suite you fine for a long time.

    If your budget is less than $800 then take a look at the Outlaw 1050 (no DPLII though), perhaps the Denon 2802, or the Pioneer Elite 45.

    Good luck on your search,
    Paul
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited May 2003
    glemai,
    The receivers pjdami suggested are very good stuff but we need to know how much you're willing to spend.

    Where in Ontario are you? I know a very good dealer in Mississauga that give great prices if you're paying cash. He carries Denon, Musical Fidelity, Pioneer and Sunfire. I bought my LSi9 there and paid much lower than retail. Let me know if you're interested.

    Maurice
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited May 2003
    http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_8_2/dvd-benchmark-special-report-chroma-bug-4-2001-list.html

    The dv8300 has the bug. It might be prudent to assume the 4300 has it too until proven otherwise.

    Mantis can point you in the right direction for an AVR that matches up well with your RTi speaks.

    Doc
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • dcarlson
    dcarlson Posts: 1,740
    edited May 2003
    Maurice,

    What shop are you talking about?

    Derick.
    SDA-2a, Anthem Pre-2L, Anthem Amp 1, MF A324 DAC, Rotel RCD1070

    Senn HD650 Cardas, Mapletree Audio Ear+ HD2, Kimber KS1030, Bel Canto DAC2, M-Audio Transit, Laptop.
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited May 2003
    my budget is 1000$ canadian.
    i'm in windsor ontario, planning on purchasing at LiveWire Audio since i can get a good deal but they only got marantz, denon, and yamaha (in my price range).
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited May 2003
    hey Dr. Spec,

    what exactly does the chroma bug do? Will u notice a diffrence in a DVD Player that has it and one that doesn't?

    Thanks
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited May 2003
    Derick,,
    It's Tabangi Electronics. They carry some very good stuff there. It's too bad they stopped carrying Rotel and AMC a few months ago. If you ever want to upgrade to the LSi, that's the place to go for great prices. Only one of the salesman(actually I think he's the owner) gives good discount, the others won't go as low. I also got my CSi40 and PSW650 there.

    glemay,
    There is a Pioneer Elite that retails for $999CDN. Sorry I can't remember the model#. Denon, Yamaha, H/K, Onkyo, Marantz, etc all make good receivers around $1000CDN

    Maurice
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  • dcarlson
    dcarlson Posts: 1,740
    edited May 2003
    glemay,

    Listen to as many as you can. Go with the one you like. That's the best way. I can't speak for Marantz but they seem to be pretty well regarded. Denon and Yamaha are pretty similar. It's all matter of personal taste.
    SDA-2a, Anthem Pre-2L, Anthem Amp 1, MF A324 DAC, Rotel RCD1070

    Senn HD650 Cardas, Mapletree Audio Ear+ HD2, Kimber KS1030, Bel Canto DAC2, M-Audio Transit, Laptop.
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  • dcarlson
    dcarlson Posts: 1,740
    edited May 2003
    By the way, nice to see another Canuck in here. :D
    SDA-2a, Anthem Pre-2L, Anthem Amp 1, MF A324 DAC, Rotel RCD1070

    Senn HD650 Cardas, Mapletree Audio Ear+ HD2, Kimber KS1030, Bel Canto DAC2, M-Audio Transit, Laptop.
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