AVR Feedback

mr_concrete_1

I am a newbie to Polkville and was looking for some feedback. I am trying to improve my HT by upgrading my speakers and I was wondering what some of you might think about my AVR. It is a Sony STR-DG600, its a few years old but has done pretty good for me. I am doing 5.1 with it with my fronts M50's, my center a scs250 and still trying to figure out my surrounds. Do you think this group will work or is the AVR a weak point?

jayman_1975

You can do much better for your speakers by purchasing a new avr. At a whopping 17lbs i can't see how it's delivering much for clean power to your Monitor 50's. They are capable of much more than they are delivering with the receiver you are using now.

mr_concrete_1

Please explain the 17lbs reference.

AudioGenics

Set up your system
and use several different sources ( favorites )
make sure you take your listening environment into consideration
such as placement of your speakers and locating that sweet spot

then go out to friends and neighbors and business to compare

Plenty of areas to upgrade as you get more into it.

mr_concrete_1

Thanks for that detailed explanation anonymouse it is very helpful in my decision process and will help guide me to a more satisfying buying decision in the future.

From your explanation I should be looking for a AVR with high "all channels driven" power rating and multi channel pre-outs. Any other fetures that should be desired?

mr_concrete_1

I was just looking at my local CL and found this Denon AVR3600 for $479. Anyone familiar with this model?

http://wichita.craigslist.org/ele/2030290516.html

cnh

That's a REALLY OLD Denon...no HDMI, no HD-sound processing. And that PRICE is too high.

If you want to buy a used Denon...with a YEAR warranty, check out this site:

http://www.dakmart.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=denon&osCsid=sunmt9iivtne4uid74hb3skiq7

An approved reseller of refurb/B stock Denons.

cnh

mr_concrete_1

Any thoughts on the Denon AVR-888?? I found a used one locally as well.

TECHNOKID

Welcome to Club Polk mr_concrete_1

mr_concrete_1 wrote: »

Thanks for that detailed explanation anonymouse it is very helpful in my decision process and will help guide me to a more satisfying buying decision in the future.

From your explanation I should be looking for a AVR with high "all channels driven" power rating and multi channel pre-outs. Any other fetures that should be desired?

To be more precise HIGH CURRENT as power is a combo of voltage and current but high current amps are the best performer.

anonymouse, while you are providing him with great advice I wouldn't put so much focus on the amount of HDMI on the AVR itself as there are usually quite a few on most TV panels which is the most suitable place to hook-up your visual devices and not counting the fact that innexpensive external add on can multiply the available HDMI inputs when lacking on the gear as per say. As far as digital audio, optical connection is a great option to connect the devices audio to the AVR.

IMO, the focus should be put on the quality of the AVR along with ensuring it can work with the latest codecs.

Cheers!
TK

mr_concrete_1

Okay here is more info.
- I have a 57" Mitsubishi DLP 1080p
- TV is cable wize about 10 feet from the other equipment
- right now I have a DVD player, a CD player, and the digital TV as inputs. (maybe replacing the DVD with a Blue Ray)
- Simple install is good but if more complex improves sound or picture quality, I am up for it
- Budget, good question..... You may need to speak with my wife about that!!! I would say between $200 and $400 with a desire for more for less.

I just heard back from the seller of the AVR-888 and told me he needs to sell it today and has lowered the price to $275. Based on my inputs I listed above what do you think?

mr_concrete_1

I have found a Denon AVR-591, does anyone know anything about this receiver?? I can get it for $100 if its worth it.

tonyb

Google is your friend.

mr_concrete_1

I have found either a Denon AVR 2307 CI or a 2809 CI for a replacment. Any thoughts or experiences with either of these receivers??

nguyendot

Pick up this:

Onkyo NR807 7.2 Reciever THX

from here

mrbigbluelight

^^^ That price on the Onkyo NR807 7.2 Reciever THX is very good: $429 + (for me) $20 odd bucks for shipping.

That price is cheaper, BTW, than even buying refurbished through Onkyo online ([url]www.shoponkyo.com):[/url] $529 with free shipping.

The price for the accessories4less site is for a factory reconditioned unit. I've bought Onkyo factory refurbs before, never had a problem. YMMV.

Dawgfish

mr_concrete_1 wrote: »

I have found either a Denon AVR 2307 CI or a 2809 CI for a replacment. Any thoughts or experiences with either of these receivers??

I own the Denon 2809 and love it. I had an Onkyo 806 before it. With my setup in my house the Denon sounded vastly superior to the Oinker IMHO. Of course there where a few areas where I liked th Oinker better than the Denon (setup, on-screen display, remote control). I'd say if you'd found a good deal on a 2809 I would jump on it. What kind of deal are you seeing for one?

mr_concrete_1

The 2809 is on E-bay, its used, looks fine and the bid is currently $199.

Dawgfish

That's not bad, but that price will shurely go up as the bidding war starts. CNH gave you some good advice with the link to the Dakmart website. You can get some good deals on Denon products from them and since they are an authurized Denon dealer, you'll still retain the factory warranty even for their refurbished Denon items. I would seriously check it out. Oh yeah BTW, the Denon AVR-999 is basically the same as the 2809, so if you see a 999, jump on it. I would not look at anything under the 999/2809 in the Denon lineup because the lower Denon recievers do not have pre-outs, which is very improtant if you want to add an amp or upgrade in the future.

mr_concrete_1

Thanks Dawg.... I will keep my eyes open.