poor man's choice
baboon
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I currently have a Kenwood VR-705, would a Pioneer VSX-D914-K be worth the upgrade? I can't afford the elite models =(
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how much money do you have to spend? I'm sure you can do better...
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$400
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yeah, take a look at some good receivers online:
Denon 3801
Denon 3802
Denon 2803
Harman Kardon AVR 510
Harman Kardon AVR 520
Harman Kardon AVR 525
Onkyo 602
There are bunches of other options also in that price range. I think you can do better than the Pioneer in that price range... -
What speakers do you have?
If you don't mind going refurbished, try the Denon 1905($300) or 2105($386) on ubid.
Both are nice receivers in that price range.Tschüss
Zach -
Monitor 60
Monitor 40
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One of the reasons I liked about the pioneer is that it has preamp outputs so I can later upgrade it with an AMP in the future.
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I have a used STR-DA555ES reciever that I will sell to you for $200 shipped. I understand this unit cost $1000 new. It is rated at 120 watts at 8 ohms for all 5 surround channels. It is 35 pounds. I don't have the original manual, but have a copy. I can email you photos if you want.
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Any of the Denon or HKs listed above will have preamps and will sound better than the Pioneer.Yamaha RX-V661
RTi6
CSi5
FXi3
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The 1905 and 2105 have preamp outputs for all channels. I'm using a friend's 1905 right now and it has a lot of good features and the sound quality is pretty good too. The 1905 retails for $500 on Crutchfield and the 2105 retails for $650, so don't let the refurbished price fool you. Either one would do very good for your Monitors. And with the preamp outputs, you would be able to upgrade amp sections later.
Hope this helps.
ZachTschüss
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bikezappa
Can you send me some photographs of your Sony?
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baboon, I'd jump all over that Sony at that price. Their ES stuff is very nice...
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I saw some Sony DBs on ebay for cheap, are they sorry?
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yeah, those suck compared to the ES line. If you're going to go Sony, go ES...
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http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/product/detail/0,,2076_4153_130866598_tab=B,00.html?compName=PNA_ProductDetailComponent
Check this one out just like a Pioneer elite but it can be had for $350.00 online a lot of people love this receiverArcam DiVa AVR300 Receiver
Outlaw Audio 755 Power Amp
Audio Tecnica lp120 Turntable
Polk Audio LSi15 Front Speakers
Polk Audio LSi9 Rear Surrounds
Polk CSi2 Center Speaker
Apple Mac Mini HTPC
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I had a roommate a few years ago that had this receiver and for ES, it sounded pretty damn good! I remember he paid $1k for it. It can't be much over 4-5 years old I'd say, and it did have DTS. Ran his RT800i's and CSi30 great!Originally posted by bikezappa
I have a used STR-DA555ES reciever that I will sell to you for $200 shipped. I understand this unit cost $1000 new. It is rated at 120 watts at 8 ohms for all 5 surround channels. It is 35 pounds. I don't have the original manual, but have a copy. I can email you photos if you want.
PeterNever kick a fresh **** on a hot day.
Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.
Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener. -
Sony is sold
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Nice ES receiver bikezappa! Thank you.
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glad someone snagged it...a no brainer at that price...
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That's an excellent AVR, nice grab.
PM - I was going to buy it just out of general principle
CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint. -
Glad you like the Sony.
The packaging was really done by George Grand of the.....blah...
I purchased an amp from him and the packaging he did was impressive. the Sony fit right into the space from George's box.
