The Right AVR?

Telemundo
Telemundo Posts: 45
edited December 2003 in Electronics
Hi, I'm tryin to put together a AVR/preamp-soundprocessor combo for the RTi12s for fronts, CSi5 for center, FXi5 for surrounds and either the SVS PSBI sub or the Hsu VTF2 sub. I'm willing to spend at most $1500 on the AVR/ separates.
I've looked at the Denon AVR3803 for AVR and using 2 Outlaw audio's M-block to each drive one RTi12s. What's your guys' take on this combo? There is also a Parasound 2 channel amp called the 1500 something that puts out 205 watts x 2 channels that's THX Ultra certified for around $1000. I'd appreciate any recommendations that you guys might come up with, since there are some here that has a similar setup. I'll be using the system for about %70 movies and %30 music. Thanks alot for reading this.
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited December 2003
    Since you're using an external amp, it's probably better to buy a lower model Denon that have pre-outs. You'll be paying for 2 amp sections you won't need with the bigger units.

    I haven't heard Outlaw or Parasound but there are fans of both in this forum.

    Maurice
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited December 2003
    Originally posted by Telemundo
    I've looked at the Denon AVR3803 for AVR and using 2 Outlaw audio's M-block to each drive one RTi12s. What's your guys' take on this combo?

    Buy the 3803 and the RTi8's.

    Take the $$ you save NOT buying the 12's and the external amps and buy an SVS PB2+.

    The combination of the RTi8 and the PB2+ will be superior in every way.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • CT2
    CT2 Posts: 18
    edited December 2003
    3803 is older model, but 6ave has great price for 648, asking for
    3802 free upgrade.
    Another great receiver is Yamaha rx-v1400(basically same as 2400), new model with PLIIx support.

    As for sub, both SVS and Hsu are good.

    CT2
    Mains: RTi70
    Center: CSi40
    Surrounds: FXi50
    Rear Center: Not yet
    Sub: STF-2
    Receiver: HK AVR120/ Yamaha RX-V1400
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  • izafar
    izafar Posts: 819
    edited December 2003
    You can also get Outlaw 950/7700 combo for $1500. I think thats a pretty good deal for going to sperates
    -izafar

    Goldenear Technology Triton 1 - Benchmark AHB2 - Benchmark LA4 - Auralic Vega - Auralic Aries Mini - Marantz TT-15S1 - Clearaudio Nano
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