receiver for my Polks - HELP!

Jet
Jet Posts: 1
edited December 2003 in Electronics
Ok... I have
(F) Polk RTi70
(C) Polk Csi245
(R) Polk f/x 300
(Sub) Polk PSW 350
Moster 2600 and cables
All other components are Sony (got them for free - can't beat that)
- mostly viewing movies 70% / music 30%

I've been looking at: HK 430 ($575), Onkyo TX-NR801 ($999), Sony ES STR-DA3000ES ($799) {known hissing problem}

I'm looking for most bang for my buck, (would like to stay arround 700-1000) and a receiver that is of high quality and reliability (not is the shop alot)

I want something that is kind'a bright - I prefer the sound clean and clear... I know that most folks like Denon and Yamaha, and seem to be a better match for the polks, just don't really understand why, exactly (newbie, here) - so take it easy on me...

Don't really have alot of $$$ and I really won't be able to upgrade anytime soon...

Please some help!!
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited December 2003
    I have a similar setup. A really good buy is the Onkyo 700. CC has them for 599 now. I got mine at onecall.com for 525.
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  • Fireman99
    Fireman99 Posts: 129
    edited December 2003
    Onkyo makes a good clean solid amp cant realy go wrong there.
    Dan
    Recever AVR 8000
    Amp PA 4000
    CDR 26
    Mains RTI 150 Bi wired
    Center CSI 40 Bi wired
    Surround FXI 30
    Rear RTI 4
    Sub PSW 140
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  • Seggy
    Seggy Posts: 22
    edited December 2003
    Jet,

    I agree with Polkthug and Fireman99.

    I upgraded to the Onkyo TX-SR701 last month and it's a good solid receiver. Nobody ever got dissed for buying Onkyo.

    I paid $599 at J & R Electronics w/free shipping. Check it out.

















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  • Gringo
    Gringo Posts: 61
    edited December 2003
    Onkyo 700 here as well,

    Cant go wrong with the price of them since the 701 came out, and not all that much difference between the 2. I just saw an open box value at circuit city on the 700 last nigth for 500 i believe, give or take 20 bucks. Still a great value.
    Onkyo Tx-Sr700
    Fronts: Polk Rti-70s
    Center: Polk Csi-40
    Surrounds: Polk Fxi-50s
    Sub: SvS 20-39pci
    Sony 36inch HdTv
    Denon DvD-2200 Sacd/Dvd-a
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  • ezc
    ezc Posts: 426
    edited December 2003
    I agree Onkyo txsr 701. We have been selling that receiver with the rti series spekers. Great bang for the buck! Enough power to drive the rti series well.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2003
    I also vote Onkyo.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Ceruleance
    Ceruleance Posts: 991
    edited December 2003
    one vote for the HK here
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  • walk
    walk Posts: 178
    edited December 2003
    Cambridge Soundworks has a special right now on the Onkyo 800 for $799. http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/store/category.cgi?category=rec_hometheater&item=o1txs800

    I'd buy one but am looking to keep it closer to $600.
    - Sony 50"A3000 SXRD; Onkyo TX-SR 805
    - Polk RTi150 mains; CSi30 center; FXi3 surrounds, R15 backs
    - Velodyne CHT-12 subwoofer
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited December 2003
    I didn't see it on your list, but it should be!

    You really can't go wrong with any of the Elite receivers.
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • ezc
    ezc Posts: 426
    edited December 2003
    If you want to keep the cost to about 600 might look at the onkyo txsr 601 ot the denon avr 1804 both retail for 500. if you could spend another 100-200 the txsr 701 or the denon 2803 both retail for 800, street price slightly less if you look around. We offer a better than retail pricing here id assume other retailers would do the same too. Also make sure you purchase from an authorized dealer/reseller, just incase you need to claim a warranty repair!
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  • Gringo
    Gringo Posts: 61
    edited December 2003
    I got my onkyo tx-sr700 on a website called Ubid.com. It was Onkyo refurbished, so i trust it completely, and its under waranty for a year i think. Anyways I got it for 435 dollars including shipping about a month ago. Cant beat that and im extremely satisfied thus far. Makes those rti70s really sound great.
    Onkyo Tx-Sr700
    Fronts: Polk Rti-70s
    Center: Polk Csi-40
    Surrounds: Polk Fxi-50s
    Sub: SvS 20-39pci
    Sony 36inch HdTv
    Denon DvD-2200 Sacd/Dvd-a
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited December 2003
    Denon 3803 - $650 delivered from 6th Ave - amazing.

    Just ask about the "3802 Out Of Stock - 3803 Deal". They are backordered they've sold so many (hundreds, maybe thousands).

    3803 - probably top three AVRs in the 1000 price class. Totally untouchable for $650 and a great sonic match with the RTi. RUN to your keyboard and order one. This deal won't last forever.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited December 2003
    The Denon 3803 can still be had for $648.00 at 6th Ave. com. a great value ...
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited December 2003
    Mike - thanks for the props over at HTF. Those pinheads don't have a clue.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited December 2003
    Doc,When one day they are standing in a soup line wondering what has happened,they might start to get a "clue"
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