which is the best reciever for Rti8

umkalyan99
umkalyan99 Posts: 9
edited March 2005 in Speakers
I have planned to have Rti8 as my two floor standing speakers and planning have one of the three rcvers based on my research in the internet

a) Marantz 5400
b) Denon 2805/2105/1905
c) Yamaha RX 650
d) HK 135

Music is foremost for me and but I want a multichannel system so that I can upgrade later with surround speakers. I want opinion from folks who owned Polk RTis on which of the above sounds the best.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,846
    edited March 2005
    Go with what you like the most. I'm sure there are good and bad points on each of the listed receivers. Search at ecoustics.com for editorial reviews. A comparo/shootout would be best if you can find one. All that said, I'm partial to Denon receivers. I've had a 2802 for almost 3 years and still loving it. That initial choice was hard though.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited March 2005
    HK for music.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2005
    I too am partial to the Denon. I've had mine for 4 years with no issues whatsoever. Works well for HT and music IMO.
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  • bigsexy1
    bigsexy1 Posts: 557
    edited March 2005
    Marantz 5400 hands down!
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  • umkalyan99
    umkalyan99 Posts: 9
    edited March 2005
    all, thanks a lot for your input
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited March 2005
    How can you compare when you're saying a $380 HK vs. a $450-700-900 denon?
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    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.

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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited March 2005
    I'd go with the Denon 2805. But I would suggest you look into the Rotel Rsx1056.

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  • chenj16
    chenj16 Posts: 148
    edited March 2005
    Marantz / Denon, they sound similar.
    Or get a higher model HK, like 330 / 440.
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