New AVR time

dragon1952
dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
edited April 2012 in Electronics
Well, looks like I'll be needing a new AVR. Bad timing as my CDP is in for repairs right now too.....only because it's a $1500 CDP. The VSX21TXH is pretty much disposable considering I paid $350 for it and it would cost more than that to repair + ship 2 ways. Question....is there any AVR these days that isn't prone to HDMI problems? From research HK and Onkyo have been having them, and not sure I trust Pioneer anymore either. Don't want a Yamaha. I haven't tried Denon yet. About all I'm willing to pay for an AVR is $500 used considering how freakin' crappy they seem to be making them and how fast they go obsolete.
2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited April 2012
    Good luck. I've never had a problem with Pioneer. By the way nice TV. I own the same one.
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited April 2012
    You might look at NAD.
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited April 2012
    Can anyone explain how the ethernet port works on the HK's for streaming music? Can it replace my Squeezebox's function for streaming from my PC?
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited April 2012
    http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/ele/2928233683.html
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited April 2012
    so if I'm reading that correctly, I can stream music off of my HD by connecting it to my router? You'd think the manual would describe that in detail.
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited April 2012
    OK...I am considering something like the Denon AVR-2112CI. It's also got the ethernet connection.
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • PrazVT
    PrazVT Posts: 1,606
    edited April 2012
    I had the Denon 3311ci before and it's pretty easy to use. Good interface and a search function if you're browsing a media server, etc. It'll probably be able to connect to your Logitech media server library as well. I think that ability has been there since Squeezebox Server became Logitech Media Server, so I never got to try it with the Denon. But my Pioneer can connect to it as well as TVersity without any issues.

    What's your issue with Yamaha? The few pro reviews I've read about the RX-A series have been great.
    ALL BOXED UP for a while until I save up for a new place :(

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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,195
    edited April 2012
    Up your budget and get a Integra DTR30.3 new. It's under a grand and a solid performer with no issues.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • KYFHO
    KYFHO Posts: 76
    edited April 2012
    I love my Denon, just wish it was 3D compatible. I found a workaround though.... I have never had a single problem related to HDMI or anything for that matter with my Denon.
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