Suggestions for modest 4K 5.1 receiver?

agfrost
agfrost Posts: 2,430
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My brother-in-law is looking to replace a (relatively antique) Pioneer receiver with one that's more better (and modern).

He's got modest tastes, in-ceiling front L-R and rears, and anything modern will be an upgrade. I'd appreciate input on models and/or brands that are reliable and good on bang-for-buck return.

Thanks for any and all input.
Jay
SDA 2BTL * Musical Fidelity A5cr amp * Oppo BDP-93 * Modded Adcom GDA-600 DAC * Rythmik F8 (x2)
Micro Seiki DQ-50 * Hagerman Cornet 2 Phono * A hodgepodge of cabling * Belkin PF60
Preamp rotation: Krell KSL (SCompRacer recapped) * Manley Shrimp * PS Audio 5.0
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    $1,000 (when new) Marantz for $469 4K

    https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/marsr5013/marantz-sr5013-7.2-ch-x-100-watts-a/v-receiver-w/heos/1.html

    Even more modest. Yamaha for $299. The Marantz is significantly better than this model though.

    https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxa680bl/yamaha-rx-a680-7.2-ch-x-80-watts-a/v-receiver/1.html

    The cheapest Yamaha I'd personally go for is newer than the Marantz so less of a discount at $688

    https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxa1080bl/yamaha-rx-a1080-7.2-ch-x-110-watts-a/v-receiver/1.html
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/marnr1609/marantz-nr1609-slim-7.2-ch-x-50-watts-a/v-receiver-w/heos/1.html

    This is all he would need, and offers a LOT for the money. I had an NR1403 in the bedroom setup a few years ago, and it was solid. I will say that the full size Marantzes like @Nightfall listed are a noticeable step-up SQ wise, but with an all in-ceiling setup I don't think he would notice the difference. And the NR is smaller and easier to hide away...
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,430
    Thanks to both of you for giving some reading material. Appreciated!
    Jay
    SDA 2BTL * Musical Fidelity A5cr amp * Oppo BDP-93 * Modded Adcom GDA-600 DAC * Rythmik F8 (x2)
    Micro Seiki DQ-50 * Hagerman Cornet 2 Phono * A hodgepodge of cabling * Belkin PF60
    Preamp rotation: Krell KSL (SCompRacer recapped) * Manley Shrimp * PS Audio 5.0
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,645
    Either of the suggested Marantz is a solid choice.
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,430
    He's looking hard at the slimline Marantz.
    Jay
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    Micro Seiki DQ-50 * Hagerman Cornet 2 Phono * A hodgepodge of cabling * Belkin PF60
    Preamp rotation: Krell KSL (SCompRacer recapped) * Manley Shrimp * PS Audio 5.0
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    The slimline marantz's are really nice had one for a while b/c it needed the space. 4 ohm capable if needed.. really good value if you don't need to crank it too loud.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,208
    Another vote for Marantz. Very happy with mine in my HT.
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,651
    I liked Marantz so much, I got 2 of them. Hard to go wrong.
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  • mrloren
    mrloren Posts: 2,465
    I agree hard to go wrong with the Marantz. One thing is that darn porthole display. Drove me nuts!

    The slim lie doesn't have a porthole :)
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  • stevep
    stevep Posts: 335
    I just wish there was a NR version with full pre-outs instead of the speaker outputs.
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,430
    He decided to go with the Marantz SR5013. I'm sure he'll love it, but I'll try to remember to post again after he fires it up.
    Jay
    SDA 2BTL * Musical Fidelity A5cr amp * Oppo BDP-93 * Modded Adcom GDA-600 DAC * Rythmik F8 (x2)
    Micro Seiki DQ-50 * Hagerman Cornet 2 Phono * A hodgepodge of cabling * Belkin PF60
    Preamp rotation: Krell KSL (SCompRacer recapped) * Manley Shrimp * PS Audio 5.0
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,430
    edited April 2020
    stevep wrote: »
    I just wish there was a NR version with full pre-outs instead of the speaker outputs.

    I looked to see if there was enough room on the back panel for them, and funnily enough, the answer was right there:
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    Jay
    SDA 2BTL * Musical Fidelity A5cr amp * Oppo BDP-93 * Modded Adcom GDA-600 DAC * Rythmik F8 (x2)
    Micro Seiki DQ-50 * Hagerman Cornet 2 Phono * A hodgepodge of cabling * Belkin PF60
    Preamp rotation: Krell KSL (SCompRacer recapped) * Manley Shrimp * PS Audio 5.0
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    I like the the AVENTAGE 1000 series and up. Marantz makes a fantastic AVR, I just prefer the super clean sound those yammies bring.
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  • stevep
    stevep Posts: 335
    agfrost wrote: »
    stevep wrote: »
    I just wish there was a NR version with full pre-outs instead of the speaker outputs.

    I looked to see if there was enough room on the back panel for them.

    I see plenty of room once you get rid of all those red and black connectors and put RCA's or XLR's in that space. :)
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