Looking for a Home Theater receiver

Mr. Sharpe

oh I'm not against used! I've seen many things for "cheap" on ebay and the gon.

Accessories for less is awesome!!

chumlie

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=MAAV7701
or
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=1MAAV7701

Sherardp

Pioneer elites are still the sweet spot.

Mr. Sharpe

I've had a few of their dvd players that sounded not bad, but didn't ever use them for movies. never had an elite receiver though.

Mr. Sharpe

I there a reason marantz receivers are so light? Even the 7009 only weighs 30 pounds, what's up?

rooftop59

wow dude you make slow decisions I came into this thread expecting a review.

All the receivers are light these days unless you go really high end...more plastic, smaller amps, etc. I think your best bet is to find the cheapest receiver that does what you need and has preouts. Then just use your parasound to power the mains. But that's just me...

I actually really like my little Marantz. It has absolutely NOTHING extra. Has preouts for the mains, actually has decent sound quality on its own paired with efficient speakers. And I love how small it is. YMMV...

Mr. Sharpe

I've got a few Yamaha Aventage picked out to look at, 2010, 2030, and 3010. I dont wnat to feel like I'm going to break the receiver every time I move it or touch it know what I mean?

Willow

I picked up a used A1010 and couldn't be more pleased. I can't comment on the Yamaha sound alone as I'm using my Rotel to power the speakers.

jeremymarcinko

I use the same Yamaha and its great. Currently using the AVR to power the Center and Surrounds. The clarity and realism superb. Even using the Emotiva amps on the mains the transition of sound around the room is absolutely seamless. +1 on the Aventage.

Mr. Sharpe

I don't know why I can't decide on a receiver... but I did order the Marantz 7007 and the Parasound P5!!!! exciting, got it used but lets face it, cheaper is better:) cannot wait, I'm gonna compare the marantz with my Denon 3910 through the preamp:D

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congrats! Good listening.

motorhead43026

That should do it.

Mr. Sharpe

Still undecided on speakers:( I thought klipsch RB's but am having moderate difficulty. and receiver, either yamaha or marantz now.

sheesh. thought I had this all figured out already.

Mr. Sharpe

decided to get Klipsch rc25 and will get some of the RB's to match best I can.

Mr. Sharpe

I got free shipping on my Marantz and got it today, two days! at this moment I am watching Despicable me 2 on blu ray and I'm amazed at how sharp the picture is. note that the DVD's picture is fairly dull and fuzzy for some reason, I may try the dvd on the marantz just to see if it wasn't the Denon but most animated movies look really good on the denon. the first Despicable was the same way though.

We were about to watch another movie my son put in on the denon for all of 10 seconds so i took it out hooked up the marantz and stuck the same movie in and was surprised to see how much sharper the regular dvd was than the Denon, even set at 1080i! super sweet! Can't wait to get a bigger TV.

This bad thing is heavy too for the size, not some cheap piece of junk. I guess that's what come with a $1200 player though huh. I notice that about my marantz st7001, it's a lot heavier than the parasound tdq 1600 but smaller.

I can't wait to compare the audio in the two players! I'll do that once I get my p5. that will decide whether or not I keep the Denon.... of course I already told my wife I'd sell it but ya know....:)

motorhead43026

You should like that p5, I really like mine.

Mr. Sharpe

Motorhead I can't wiat to get that preamp!!!!!!

You got a receiver you wanna sell me skip? even though I just told my wife I was going to shop some more for a receiver haha

Mr. Sharpe

How much would a marantz ud 7007 ran for me? just curious.

Mr. Sharpe

so I'm going with a Yamaha Aventage.... What I've noticed is that these babies run BIG and HEAVY. all the ones I'm considering are over 30+ lbs. and 17" or more deep. some deeper than they are wide. that seems heavy fat build quality. I've also noticed they run pretty expensive, even some bids starting at over $400! crazy but seems worth it.

Nightfall

Go for the 10xx series and up, I wouldn't bother with the 7xx and 8xx

Mr. Sharpe

Okay, so like 1020, 1030? yeah I knoticed the three digit models are missing a lot of the extras and are smaller.

Mr. Sharpe

I got the p5 today and am extremely impressed with build and look.... I can't believe I got it, it's nice. You almost don't realize how many features are included with this until you get it and read the manual lol it's awesome!

Nightfall

Mr. Sharpe wrote: »

I got the p5 today and am extremely impressed with build and look.... I can't believe I got it, it's nice. You almost don't realize how many features are included with this until you get it and read the manual lol it's awesome!

Are you running the P5 and HCA-1500A on Monitor 10's? Like Jesse says, that's like putting a V8 in a Pinto. I think you're ready for SDA's, LSiM's, or another brand if you prefer.

So how does it all sound?

ukcolin99

Late to the party, love my RX-A3020 no longer made but still available on Amazon & others. Price closing in on $1000.

afterburnt

I got a nib 2030 for $799

Willow

afterburnt wrote: »

I got a nib 2030 for $799

What?! That's great!

Mr. Sharpe

Nightfall wrote: »

Mr. Sharpe wrote: »

I got the p5 today and am extremely impressed with build and look.... I can't believe I got it, it's nice. You almost don't realize how many features are included with this until you get it and read the manual lol it's awesome!

Are you running the P5 and HCA-1500A on Monitor 10's? Like Jesse says, that's like putting a V8 in a Pinto. I think you're ready for SDA's, LSiM's, or another brand if you prefer.

So how does it all sound?

Lol they sound much better with the p5. I wish I could get some more speakers and I've thought about getting some, only after I've sold off my jbl's and monitor 10's. I inherit a pair of rta12c though so kinda waiting on that or if dad would trade.... I ask him every time I see him lol he never uses them.

Mr. Sharpe

Sorry, I ordered a used rx a3010 the other day:) can't wait, it's getting here today..... Problem is is nowhere to put it until I get a new stand with the room. Those yamaha aren't cheap at all even used the aventage 10** and up are all over like $550+++

SugarmillMan

Make sure you let everyone hear how your 3010 works out. I'm very interested to see how well you like it.

Mr. Sharpe

Okay, it's a giant..... The picture doesn't do it justic haha.

Nib 2030 for $799 is a steal!!!!!!!