TX-RZ830 at A4L

French_guy
French_guy Posts: 338
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Accessories4less is selling the TX-RZ830 in 2 flavors:
-) Refurb at $499, free shipping and 1 year warranty
-) New at $550, free shipping and 3 years warranty
If I go with the refurb and add the 5 years warranty for $47.99, i end up for the same price but 6 years warranty total
What makes more sense?
RTiA5 + CSiA4 + Jamo SW410E
Yamaha TSR-700 (equivalent to RX V6A)
No surround...yet
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,436
    6 yr warranty duh
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    I have found square trade easier to work with than the manufacturers fwiw...
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  • French_guy
    French_guy Posts: 338
    So Refurb + extra warranty seems better.....It's not Square Trade but "CPS Extended Warranties". I assume they work kind of the same......
    RTiA5 + CSiA4 + Jamo SW410E
    Yamaha TSR-700 (equivalent to RX V6A)
    No surround...yet
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    French_guy wrote: »
    So Refurb + extra warranty seems better.....It's not Square Trade but "CPS Extended Warranties". I assume they work kind of the same......

    Not all third party warrantys are created equal. Read reviews for that service and make an informed decision. You can always go straight to squaretrade's website and purchase through them there...
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,436
    edited April 2019
    Read the finest of fine print. Some of them may prorate not sure.
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  • Milito
    Milito Posts: 1,959
    When I got my RX-A2070 from Accessories4less I was going to get an extended warranty from them, but read reviews about the extended warranty (New Leaf) they offered and decided not to get one as the reviews weren't good. This was in June, 2018.

    Yamaha RX-A2070, Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amp, Benchmark Dac1, Bluesound NODE 2i, Audiolab 6000CDT CD Transport, Parasound Zphono USB Phono Preamp, Fluance RT85, Ortofon 2M Bronze, Polk L600's, L400, L900's, RC80i's, SVS 3000 Micro, Audioquest Interconnects and Digital Cables, Nordost Silver Shadow Digital Cable, Cullen Gold and Crossover Series Power Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha 12AWG OCC Speaker Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha Analog Interconnect Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha 11 OCC Custom Power Cable, Signal Power Cable, Furman PL-8C 15 Power Conditioner, Sony 65" 900F, Sony UBP-X700, Fios, Apple TV 4K, Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables.
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  • French_guy
    French_guy Posts: 338
    edited April 2019
    well, I looked at some reviews...........tons of them are about how easy the registration process is, but not much about claims. I saw that shipping fees (both ways) are not covered. The unit being 31 Lbs, that might be expensive !!!!
    Post edited by French_guy on
    RTiA5 + CSiA4 + Jamo SW410E
    Yamaha TSR-700 (equivalent to RX V6A)
    No surround...yet
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  • Milito
    Milito Posts: 1,959
    I did a Google search on the warranty company is how I found the reviews. Not on Accessories for Less.
    Yamaha RX-A2070, Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amp, Benchmark Dac1, Bluesound NODE 2i, Audiolab 6000CDT CD Transport, Parasound Zphono USB Phono Preamp, Fluance RT85, Ortofon 2M Bronze, Polk L600's, L400, L900's, RC80i's, SVS 3000 Micro, Audioquest Interconnects and Digital Cables, Nordost Silver Shadow Digital Cable, Cullen Gold and Crossover Series Power Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha 12AWG OCC Speaker Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha Analog Interconnect Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha 11 OCC Custom Power Cable, Signal Power Cable, Furman PL-8C 15 Power Conditioner, Sony 65" 900F, Sony UBP-X700, Fios, Apple TV 4K, Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables.
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  • French_guy
    French_guy Posts: 338
    It's what I did as well..............found some review on Yelp where people who had to submit claims were not so happy !
    RTiA5 + CSiA4 + Jamo SW410E
    Yamaha TSR-700 (equivalent to RX V6A)
    No surround...yet
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  • French_guy
    French_guy Posts: 338
    I also just checked on Amazon....The few recent reviews are about claims, and rating is terrible. Then other 5 stars reviews, but again only about how easy it is to register. So finally, the deal for a new receiver with 3 years manufacturing warranty might be the best choice after all
    RTiA5 + CSiA4 + Jamo SW410E
    Yamaha TSR-700 (equivalent to RX V6A)
    No surround...yet
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    Just buy SOMETHING already! >:):p
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  • French_guy
    French_guy Posts: 338
    edited April 2019
    The TX-RZ830 is in my cart (new one @ $550 with 3 years manufacturer warranty)...but I guess I'm getting "cold feet" somehow :o:o:o
    That's all me actually..................!!!!
    Do I need such unit (>$500) or something in the $300 price range might be enough for my needs, such as a Denon AVR-S940h or AVR-X2400H
    Will I ever go to 5.1.4, or will I ever need the pre-out to power my RTiA5 with an amp, etc....
    Now, I'm sure a friend of mine would tell me "Hey, we only live once".......
    RTiA5 + CSiA4 + Jamo SW410E
    Yamaha TSR-700 (equivalent to RX V6A)
    No surround...yet
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  • mrloren
    mrloren Posts: 2,464
    Just go for it. bigger better AVR even sounds better on 2ch. Those cheaper AVR's won't sound as good or last as long
    When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
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    Bed Room; Marantz SR5010, BDP-S270Main: Polk Signature S20Center: Polk Signature S35Rear: Polk R15 Sub: SVS SB2000
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,409
    French_guy wrote: »
    The TX-RZ830 is in my cart (new one @ $550 with 3 years manufacturer warranty)...but I guess I'm getting "cold feet" somehow :o:o:o
    That's all me actually..................!!!!
    Do I need such unit (>$500) or something in the $300 price range might be enough for my needs, such as a Denon AVR-S940h or AVR-X2400H
    Will I ever go to 5.1.4, or will I ever need the pre-out to power my RTiA5 with an amp, etc....
    Now, I'm sure a friend of mine would tell me "Hey, we only live once".......

    Lol, treat yourself!!! AC4L IMO is the way to go, at least it has been for me for the last two purchases. I did an Integra processer and most recently an Integra Pre, both purchased with extended warranties......have no worries and plenty of good times!!!
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    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

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  • French_guy
    French_guy Posts: 338
    I've been lurking at the TX-RZ 830 for a while on A4L. It went down to $498, new with 3 years warranty. I thought it would go down even more with the 840 being released, but instead it went up and is now at $579.............Damn it!!!
    The good thing is I don't watch too much movies during summer, so I guess I can wait a little more to see if the price goes down again !!!
    RTiA5 + CSiA4 + Jamo SW410E
    Yamaha TSR-700 (equivalent to RX V6A)
    No surround...yet
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    Massdrop (now Drop) has a Denon x3500 for a good price
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    $529
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  • French_guy
    French_guy Posts: 338
    Are they an authorized dealer?
    RTiA5 + CSiA4 + Jamo SW410E
    Yamaha TSR-700 (equivalent to RX V6A)
    No surround...yet
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    Not sure
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  • French_guy
    French_guy Posts: 338
    Arghhh..........price is going up again: $650 now . I should have purchased it when it was under $500 a few months ago !!!
    RTiA5 + CSiA4 + Jamo SW410E
    Yamaha TSR-700 (equivalent to RX V6A)
    No surround...yet
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  • French_guy
    French_guy Posts: 338
    yep.................!!!
    RTiA5 + CSiA4 + Jamo SW410E
    Yamaha TSR-700 (equivalent to RX V6A)
    No surround...yet
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  • French_guy
    French_guy Posts: 338
    May have to wait for Black Friday deals for now.........!
    RTiA5 + CSiA4 + Jamo SW410E
    Yamaha TSR-700 (equivalent to RX V6A)
    No surround...yet
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  • mrloren
    mrloren Posts: 2,464
    French_guy wrote: »
    May have to wait for Black Friday deals for now.........!

    not to far off,, gee where did the year go
    When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
    Family Room:LG QNED80 75", Onkyo RZ50 Emotiva XPA3 GEN3 Oppo BDP-93,Sony UBP-X800BM. Main: Polk LsiM 705Center: Polk LSiM 704CFront High/Rear High In-Ceiling Polk 80F/X RT Surrounds: Polk S15 Sub: HSU VTF3-MK5
    Bed Room; Marantz SR5010, BDP-S270Main: Polk Signature S20Center: Polk Signature S35Rear: Polk R15 Sub: SVS SB2000
    Working Warehouse; Yamaha A-S301, Sony DVP-NS3100ES for disc Plok TSX550T SVS PB2000 Mini tower PC with 400GB of music
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  • French_guy
    French_guy Posts: 338
    wow......$700 now
    That's very weird
    RTiA5 + CSiA4 + Jamo SW410E
    Yamaha TSR-700 (equivalent to RX V6A)
    No surround...yet
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  • French_guy
    French_guy Posts: 338
    Any opinion about the Onkyo TX-NR797?
    I thought I would absolutely need pre-outs, thus I was considering the TX-RZ830, or any other brand such as Denon, Marantz or Yamaha with full set of pre-out (or at least the 2 fronts)
    Then I realized my speakers (RTiA5) were not "hard" to drive....So the question is will I really need a power amp for such speakers?
    I know the specs don't mean much (TX-NR797's specs show 100 W/Ch (8 Ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 Channels Driven, FTC) 220 W/Ch (6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1 Channel Driven)
    But if whatever power this receiver can provide is enough for the RTiA5+CSiA4, then why not?
    RTiA5 + CSiA4 + Jamo SW410E
    Yamaha TSR-700 (equivalent to RX V6A)
    No surround...yet
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,436
    10% thd...lol that is crazy high distortion
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,056
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    10% thd...lol that is crazy high distortion

    It's only intended use is for playing old Black Sabbath albums.
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  • French_guy
    French_guy Posts: 338
    Probably better to only look at:
    100 W/Ch @ 8 Ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 Channels Driven
    I guess the other one is to show a high wattage that strictly means nothing.....
    RTiA5 + CSiA4 + Jamo SW410E
    Yamaha TSR-700 (equivalent to RX V6A)
    No surround...yet
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,054
    Just buy a Yamaha and get er done. A receiver won't normally go back within whatever the extended warranty is good for IMO. Also, a good receiver will have an auto-reverse function when any Black Sabbath music is played.
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