Replacing Sony 3000ES

pixiedave
pixiedave Posts: 227
edited April 2004 in Electronics
I bought the Sony 3000ES in January, and have not had any of the problems associated with it. With the recent recalls, I contacted Crutchfield, and have recieved a shipping number so I am going to return it. Just too many issues on this reciever, and I figure I should get out when the gettings good.

Heres my question:

I'll get $1000 bucks, what should I get to replace it.

The easiest route would be to get the Denon AVR-3803 Can anyone comment on this amp?

But what else would any one reccomend
at this price,
Keep in mind I am running LSi's
Thanks
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2004
    I presume you will be using it at Crutchfield, so Denon would be my choice.
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  • pixiedave
    pixiedave Posts: 227
    edited April 2004
    Not nescessarilly, what other options do i have?
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited April 2004
    How about the NAD T763?

    MSRP is around $1,400, but you should be able to find it for around $1,000 to $1,100. I like the NAD sound and it has plenty of clean power to push the LSis.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited April 2004
    So did you say that you're NOT having issues with the Sony?

    If not, why get rid of it...or is it just a precaution in case anything were to happen in the future?

    maybe if you like the Sony stuff you could look at one of last year's models???

    if you really like the Sony sound, then a Denon may not be your best choice (There's quite a noticeable difference in sound between the two brands...)
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited April 2004
    I agree with Shack, with LSis, you do need a capable high-current receiver. Having said that, if you are happy with the Sony 3000ES and will get your money from Crutchfields, a Denon 3805 should at least be in your consderation. My understanding is, Denon redesign the power section on this model (with a bigger and better transformer) and processing features would be top notch (MSRP $1200).
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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