Pre outs

RodneyWoodford
RodneyWoodford Posts: 144
edited October 2012 in Electronics
Looking at picking up a receiver with pre outs to run a second amp powering my Polk RTi 10's , any suggestions? Thanks
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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    edited October 2012
    There are a million choices in receivers depending on many factors. Listening preferences. What other speakers will you be using? # of channels. Types of sources you are using. The bigger question is what amp you get to run your 10's!
    The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” -Albert Einstein

    Sony Playstation 3 for CD and Streaming
    Thorens TD320
    Modified Carver C-1
    Carver TFM 42 and 45 Amplifiers
    Polk RTA15TL Speakers w/Decato mods
    White Lightning Moonshine DIY Speaker Cables and Interconnects
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  • astar13656
    astar13656 Posts: 164
    edited October 2012
    You should try a pre amp or tuner/ pre instead of a receiver.
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  • RodneyWoodford
    RodneyWoodford Posts: 144
    edited October 2012
    I got a Adcom 5400 running the RTi 10's and I've got Rti 4's surround ,csi6 as a center. Right now I'm using a a Harman Kardon 254 but looking to upgrade the receiver
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited October 2012
    Onkyo NR709 from Accessories4less.com. Under 500, has a manufacture warranty for 1 year, does 7.1 with pre-outs, has HDMI 1.4 so it does 3D and has Zone 2 and 3. If you want to use aftermarket powercords, then look at the 809.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    edited October 2012
    I have always had good luck with Yamaha. The RX-V673 is about the same price point and is a pretty nice receiver.
    The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” -Albert Einstein

    Sony Playstation 3 for CD and Streaming
    Thorens TD320
    Modified Carver C-1
    Carver TFM 42 and 45 Amplifiers
    Polk RTA15TL Speakers w/Decato mods
    White Lightning Moonshine DIY Speaker Cables and Interconnects
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited October 2012
    trav0810 wrote: »
    I have always had good luck with Yamaha. The RX-V673 is about the same price point and is a pretty nice receiver.

    Yamaha's are decent too, its gonna come down to if you like YPAO or Audyssey XT as your auto calibration tool.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Devlon
    Devlon Posts: 355
    edited October 2012
    Also, Accessories4less.com has the Sherwood Newcastle R-972 with Trinnov marked down from 1800.00 to 499.00 I picked one up and have been very pleased with it so far. I use its pre/outs to run an Adcom GFA-7500
    Living Room: HK AVR 354 as pre/pro, 2 x Polk Audio Micropro 4000, Adcom GFA-7500, 2 x Mirage OMD-15
    2 x Mirage OMD-5, 1 x Mirage OMD-C1, APC H15, Sony S790, Philips 52" LCD, Beogram 3000, FAT (Firestone Audio Tobby DAC), Harmony One

    Den: Sherwood R-972,as pre/pro, 2 x Velodyne SPL-1000R, 3 x Crown Drivecore XLS1500, 2 x Polk Audio Lsi9
    1 x Polk Audio Lsic, 2 x Polk Audio Lsifx, Sony S790, APC H15, Dspeaker Dual Core 2.0, W4S DAC 2, Keces DA-151
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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    edited October 2012
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Yamaha's are decent too, its gonna come down to if you like YPAO or Audyssey XT as your auto calibration tool.

    It always comes down to personal preference and a bit of brand loyalty. I have friends who are crazy about Onkyo. They make some really nice pieces. I have always had luck with Yamaha, so I lean that way. But either unit will really be a nice upgrade.
    The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” -Albert Einstein

    Sony Playstation 3 for CD and Streaming
    Thorens TD320
    Modified Carver C-1
    Carver TFM 42 and 45 Amplifiers
    Polk RTA15TL Speakers w/Decato mods
    White Lightning Moonshine DIY Speaker Cables and Interconnects
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  • RodneyWoodford
    RodneyWoodford Posts: 144
    edited October 2012
    Thanks guys for input , looks like Accessories4less.com has some great deals:lol:
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited October 2012
    RodneyWoodford wrote: »
    Thanks guys for input , looks like Accessories4less.com has some great deals:lol:

    Yup, and all their gear while refurbished normally comes with some sort of manufacture warranty which is real nice!
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • MADGSF
    MADGSF Posts: 603
    edited October 2012
    If this upgrade is for music I would stay with a warm/laid back receiver for the RTi-10. I use a Pioneer Elite and B&K amp with mine and they are too bright for me with music, for movies they are perfect. My suggetion is to find something in the HK line up you like.
    AVR: Elite VSX-21TXH
    Amplifier: B&K 7250 Series ii
    Misc: Velodyne SMS-1
    Mains: RTi-10
    Center: CSi-5
    Rear: Boston DSi460
    Sub: SVS PC-Ultra
    TV: Panasonic TC-P58V10
    DVD: Panasonic DMP-BD60K
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  • RodneyWoodford
    RodneyWoodford Posts: 144
    edited October 2012
    Just Telephoned Accessories4less and they told me they don't ship to Canada . Anyone know a good dealer in canada? Thanks guys
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited October 2012
    RodneyWoodford wrote: »
    Just Telephoned Accessories4less and they told me they don't ship to Canada . Anyone know a good dealer in canada? Thanks guys

    Ouch, I cant help you on that one, didnt realize you were up north :sad:.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited October 2012
    Devlon wrote: »
    Also, Accessories4less.com has the Sherwood Newcastle R-972 with Trinnov marked down from 1800.00 to 499.00 I picked one up and have been very pleased with it so far. I use its pre/outs to run an Adcom GFA-7500

    True, but they only have ONE left in stock
    trav0810 wrote: »
    It always comes down to personal preference and a bit of brand loyalty. I have friends who are crazy about Onkyo. They make some really nice pieces. I have always had luck with Yamaha, so I lean that way. But either unit will really be a nice upgrade.

    Agreed
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • RodneyWoodford
    RodneyWoodford Posts: 144
    edited October 2012
    They said that all warranties would be void. so......... Too bad
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  • cowtrimmer
    cowtrimmer Posts: 201
    edited October 2012
    RodneyWoodford wrote: »
    Just Telephoned Accessories4less and they told me they don't ship to Canada . Anyone know a good dealer in canada? Thanks guys

    Go to Onkyo Canada's site https://www.shoponkyo.com/products_refurb.cfm?specials=1&group_id=1 and you will get the same price on a refurb through them as acessories4less.
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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    edited October 2012
    there you go!
    The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” -Albert Einstein

    Sony Playstation 3 for CD and Streaming
    Thorens TD320
    Modified Carver C-1
    Carver TFM 42 and 45 Amplifiers
    Polk RTA15TL Speakers w/Decato mods
    White Lightning Moonshine DIY Speaker Cables and Interconnects
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  • RodneyWoodford
    RodneyWoodford Posts: 144
    edited October 2012
    Thanks cowtrimmer!
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  • cowtrimmer
    cowtrimmer Posts: 201
    edited October 2012
    I'm not sure as of today, but most times Onkyo has free shipping on product purchase over $100 whether its new or refurb compared to accesories4less.
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  • RodneyWoodford
    RodneyWoodford Posts: 144
    edited October 2012
    Anyone know where I could find a Marantz or Harman Kardon Referb in Canada? Was wondering How the Marantz would sound like with the Polk RTi's
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  • Devlon
    Devlon Posts: 355
    edited October 2012
    RodneyWoodford wrote: »
    Just Telephoned Accessories4less and they told me they don't ship to Canada . Anyone know a good dealer in canada? Thanks guys

    Do you know anyone in the states that it could be shipped to? It could then be relabeled and shipped to you. Just a thought!
    Living Room: HK AVR 354 as pre/pro, 2 x Polk Audio Micropro 4000, Adcom GFA-7500, 2 x Mirage OMD-15
    2 x Mirage OMD-5, 1 x Mirage OMD-C1, APC H15, Sony S790, Philips 52" LCD, Beogram 3000, FAT (Firestone Audio Tobby DAC), Harmony One

    Den: Sherwood R-972,as pre/pro, 2 x Velodyne SPL-1000R, 3 x Crown Drivecore XLS1500, 2 x Polk Audio Lsi9
    1 x Polk Audio Lsic, 2 x Polk Audio Lsifx, Sony S790, APC H15, Dspeaker Dual Core 2.0, W4S DAC 2, Keces DA-151
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  • Devlon
    Devlon Posts: 355
    edited October 2012
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    True, but they only have ONE left in stock



    Agreed

    They always have just 1-3 new, and a "last one" in an the box. It's to pressure you to move quickly. They are like Mirage's OMD speakers that have been discontinued for at least a couple of years yet they keep getting sold.
    Living Room: HK AVR 354 as pre/pro, 2 x Polk Audio Micropro 4000, Adcom GFA-7500, 2 x Mirage OMD-15
    2 x Mirage OMD-5, 1 x Mirage OMD-C1, APC H15, Sony S790, Philips 52" LCD, Beogram 3000, FAT (Firestone Audio Tobby DAC), Harmony One

    Den: Sherwood R-972,as pre/pro, 2 x Velodyne SPL-1000R, 3 x Crown Drivecore XLS1500, 2 x Polk Audio Lsi9
    1 x Polk Audio Lsic, 2 x Polk Audio Lsifx, Sony S790, APC H15, Dspeaker Dual Core 2.0, W4S DAC 2, Keces DA-151
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  • Devlon
    Devlon Posts: 355
    edited October 2012
    RodneyWoodford wrote: »
    Anyone know where I could find a Marantz or Harman Kardon Referb in Canada? Was wondering How the Marantz would sound like with the Polk RTi's

    I bought an extra Harman Kardon AVR-354 (reconditioned it says on the box) directly from HK to have as a spare. It was bought only as a back up in case something went down. Of course, HK's almost never go down. Used about one hour just to test and then re-boxed. Original everything. Plastic still on remote and faceplate. Let me know if you're interested. No problem shipping to Canada.
    Living Room: HK AVR 354 as pre/pro, 2 x Polk Audio Micropro 4000, Adcom GFA-7500, 2 x Mirage OMD-15
    2 x Mirage OMD-5, 1 x Mirage OMD-C1, APC H15, Sony S790, Philips 52" LCD, Beogram 3000, FAT (Firestone Audio Tobby DAC), Harmony One

    Den: Sherwood R-972,as pre/pro, 2 x Velodyne SPL-1000R, 3 x Crown Drivecore XLS1500, 2 x Polk Audio Lsi9
    1 x Polk Audio Lsic, 2 x Polk Audio Lsifx, Sony S790, APC H15, Dspeaker Dual Core 2.0, W4S DAC 2, Keces DA-151
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited October 2012
    Devlon wrote: »
    Do you know anyone in the states that it could be shipped to? It could then be relabeled and shipped to you. Just a thought!

    Talk to Drenis. He is another Canadian who is having some stuff shipped to somewhere in the US from where he will then pick it up I think.... not sure of the logistics but ask him.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • RodneyWoodford
    RodneyWoodford Posts: 144
    edited October 2012
    Anyone here ever buy from this company, they ship to Canada.
    http://unitedonlineshopping.com/
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  • RodneyWoodford
    RodneyWoodford Posts: 144
    edited October 2012
    I've got a Adcom 5400 and Harman Kardon 254. Was wondering what to go with as an upgrade but not break the bank. Any suggestions?
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  • SugarmillMan
    SugarmillMan Posts: 175
    edited October 2012
    I've always been a fan of Onkyo receivers. Anything from the 700's and up will have preouts. I personally use a small fan with them because they tend to run a little on the warm side.
    Fronts:B&W 804 Diamonds, Center: B&W HTM2 Diamond, Surrounds: PolkAudio LSi F/X (4)
    Subwoofer: HSU VTK3-MK3
    Electronics: Onkyo TX-NR 3010 receiver, Parasound Halo A31 amp, NAD T975 amp
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  • SugarmillMan
    SugarmillMan Posts: 175
    edited October 2012
    Of course if you do by an Onkyo, be sure to purchase from an Onkyo authorized dealer or authorized online retailer. they have a list on the Onkyo site. You can't rely on all online retailers to be straight with you on this. Caution here...
    Fronts:B&W 804 Diamonds, Center: B&W HTM2 Diamond, Surrounds: PolkAudio LSi F/X (4)
    Subwoofer: HSU VTK3-MK3
    Electronics: Onkyo TX-NR 3010 receiver, Parasound Halo A31 amp, NAD T975 amp
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