Best AVR for RTI A series

junex
junex Posts: 2
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Hello guys,

I am new here and i just got my new speakers. I need to know what is the best AVR for my polk rti a5 (front), csi a4 (center), rti a1 (surround) and dsw pro660 (sub). I am planning to buy either the Yamaha rx-v777 or the marantz 6008. I love to watch movies and to listen to music as well. Thank you in advance.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    I would go for one of the top of the line Onkyo as its sounds great with polk rti/
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    Yup, Onk is a good choice. Marantz would pair nicely as well. If you go Yammy, would recommend the Aventage series.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    One with preouts... ;)

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited January 2015
    What is your budget like for a AVR? some folks got scared off from the Oinkers when a number of the avrs developed bad connections, I believe ( solder joints?) on the HDMI connection . I want to say it even happened in the Integra line also :o , . You are spot on about wanting a avr with preouts.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,124
    I have had my A5's hooked up to a couple different Denon's, a couple of Yamaha HTR series and Advantage series, heard them with a newer Pioneer, and a Onkyo which sounded the best and what I currently own. Onkyo sounded the best with the RTIA series speakers, to me anyways, definitely look for an AVR with Preouts.
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  • scotvl
    scotvl Posts: 88
    edited January 2015
    I power myA9s nicely with a Pioneer sc-1227-k its the same as the Pioneer Elite sc61 minus the 12v triggers. Its one of the few affordable avrs that stays above 100w with 7 channels driven, most avrs drop below 50w per channel driving 7 speakers. I think you would do fine with a Pioneer Elite or my 1227 or even better a sc-1527. My A9s sound amazing with this receiver, I cant even imagine what they would sound like with a nice Parasound amp driving them.


    soundandvision.com/content/pioneer-elite-sc-61-av-receiver-ht-labs-measures

    Pioneer Elite SC-61 A/V Receiver HT Labs Measures
    HT Labs Measures

    Two channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
    0.1% distortion at 127.2 watts
    1% distortion at 150.3 watts

    Five channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
    0.1% distortion at 109.0 watts
    1% distortion at 127.7 watts

    Seven channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
    0.1% distortion at 99.4 watts
    1% distortion at 110.3 watts

    Analog frequency response in Pure Direct mode:
    –0.37 dB at 10 Hz
    –0.12 dB at 20 Hz
    +1.01 dB at 20 kHz
    –1.01 dB at 50 kHz

    Analog frequency response with signal processing:
    –0.72 dB at 10 Hz
    –0.25 dB at 20 Hz
    +0.75 dB at 20 kHz
    –58.66 dB at 50 kHz


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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    scotvl wrote: »
    I cant even imagine what they would sound like with a nice Parasound amp driving them.

    Imagine....really try....


    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    scotvl....that is still not a lot of power for those 9's, they we play ok with that 100 wpc, but if you raise the volume to high you will clip a tweeter and damage them. just keep it at a normal volume like that.
    but if you add 200-250 wpc amp using the preouts the sound quality will go way up :) and you can raise the volume a lot higher without clipping as AVR can not dig deep and don't have the extra power need at times like a dedicated 2 or 3 channel amp.
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    Pioneer SC series with the D3 amp would be a good solid choice.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,566
    Pioneer SC series with the D3 amp would be a good solid choice.

    ^ This ^
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • scotvl
    scotvl Posts: 88
    My receiver is a sc61 clone it has the class D amps and I listen mostly in two chanel pure direct delivering about 140wpc. I know they would sound better with an amp but im in musical heaven right now until I can afford a nice parasound.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,762
    scotvl wrote: »
    My receiver is a sc61 clone it has the class D amps and I listen mostly in two chanel pure direct delivering about 140wpc. I know they would sound better with an amp but im in musical heaven right now until I can afford a nice parasound.

    Your enjoyment is all that matters...

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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    ^^ This in spades!
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  • junex
    junex Posts: 2
    Wow I am so overwhelmed by the quick and the number of replies. My budget is $500 to $800. Based on the suggestions I think I will go for the Onk. I will ask for a demo on some of the shops here around. Thanks guys.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,124
    Which Onkyo you looking at? The TX-NR838 is a heck of an AVR I wanted a Pioneer or a Marantz but this Onkyo sounded the best to me. Keep us informed on your choice.
    Home Theater
    Parasound Halo A 31 OnkyoTX-NR838 Sony XBR55X850B 55" 4K RtiA9 Fronts CsiA6 Center RtiA3 Rears FxiA6 Side Surrounds Dual Psw 111's Oppo 105D Signal Ultra Speaker Cables & IC's Signal Magic Power Cable Technics SL Q300 Panamax MR4300 Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables Audioquest Forest USB Cable

    2 Channel
    Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+

    Stuff for the Head
    JD LABS C5 Headphone Amplifier, Sennheiser HD 598, Polk Audio Buckle, Polk Audio Hinge, Velodyne vPulse, Bose IE2, Sennheiser CX 200 Street II, Sennheiser MX 365

    Shower & Off the beaten path Rigs
    Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin B)
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    I am very interested in that model as well. Love the streaming capabilities and power. Ive seen it for as low as 739.00.
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  • scotvl
    scotvl Posts: 88
    nbrowser wrote: »
    scotvl wrote: »
    I cant even imagine what they would sound like with a nice Parasound amp driving them.

    Bliss my online friend, bliss. Parasound hits my RTiA7s with such pure joy it's deceptive.

    I bet they sound like pure bliss and I hope to find out for myself someday but for now Ill have to make do with the sc-1227. The A9s are my third set of polks but my first floor standing polks and Im in heaven. I just finished listening to 3 Jack Johnson albums in flac and I still have a grin on my face. The separation of vocals and the space between instruments was amazing, I closed my eyes and felt like I was at a live performance.
    Now if you're saying it gets better than this(I know it does) then I have a lot to look forward to. I know my system is probably one of the lowest quality of any member here but i got the A9s for $375.00can each on boxing day and after realizing my Yamaha rx-v675 didn't have any pre outs or the power to push the A9s in a multi channel setup I found my pioneer sc-1227-k (an elite sc61clone minus the 12v triggers) for $350.00can at futureshop because it was a two year old model. This is the best system Ive ever had and for around $1100.00 it sounds amazing to me and is just the start of my trip down the rabbit hole.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    scotvl wrote: »
    [....and is just the start of my trip down the rabbit hole.

    You can say that again. :)
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    scotvl wrote: »
    nbrowser wrote: »
    scotvl wrote: »
    I cant even imagine what they would sound like with a nice Parasound amp driving them.

    Bliss my online friend, bliss. Parasound hits my RTiA7s with such pure joy it's deceptive.

    I bet they sound like pure bliss and I hope to find out for myself someday but for now Ill have to make do with the sc-1227. The A9s are my third set of polks but my first floor standing polks and Im in heaven. I just finished listening to 3 Jack Johnson albums in flac and I still have a grin on my face. The separation of vocals and the space between instruments was amazing, I closed my eyes and felt like I was at a live performance.
    Now if you're saying it gets better than this(I know it does) then I have a lot to look forward to. I know my system is probably one of the lowest quality of any member here but i got the A9s for $375.00can each on boxing day and after realizing my Yamaha rx-v675 didn't have any pre outs or the power to push the A9s in a multi channel setup I found my pioneer sc-1227-k (an elite sc61clone minus the 12v triggers) for $350.00can at futureshop because it was a two year old model. This is the best system Ive ever had and for around $1100.00 it sounds amazing to me and is just the start of my trip down the rabbit hole.

    Then enjoy the sonic goodness you have now - don't obsess (too much) about upgrades - worry about that later when you can no longer resist taking the first steps down the rabbit hole.

    Nuthin' wrong with where you are now. Put some music on and relax!

    The rabbit hole is *always there* :smile:

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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