Newbie with receiver questions

wikksmith
wikksmith Posts: 3
edited January 2006 in Electronics
Newbie here:
Recently bought a pair of R30s and a CSi25 based, in part, on opinions expressed on this forum. Now I need a receiver to use with a DVD unit equiped with DD and DTS decoders and 5.1 output. Any recommendations?
Thanks, wikksmith.
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  • StopherJJ1980
    StopherJJ1980 Posts: 267
    edited January 2006
    Youll probably have TONS of options, unless you have other things like price range, desired features etc. that you didnt mention. Speaking vaguely any budget receiver from HK, Yamaha, Onkyo, Denon or Pioneer Elite should work quite well. Those speakers dont need a whole lot of power. Of course get as many clean watts as you can but as of right now, you dont need a ton.
    -Stopher
    Tempe, AZ

    Setup:
    Polk RTi8 Mains
    Polk CSi5 Center
    Polk FXi3's Surround
    Cerwin Vega HTS10 Subwoofer
    Yamaha HTR-5740 AVR

    Upstairs R50/R15/CS1 5.1 setup w Pioneer AVR
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  • wikksmith
    wikksmith Posts: 3
    edited January 2006
    This is HT on the cheap! I'm considering a refurbished unit, e.g., HK 130 vs Denon 682.
    How much power do I need with the R30s?
    How many digital inputs do I need?
    Thanks, wikksmith
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  • crazy
    crazy Posts: 443
    edited January 2006
    Onkyo TX-SR603X is one of the best value for money
    Distant Dream - A New Beginning
    www.distantdream.com
    (Now also available on iTunes)
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  • sickicw
    sickicw Posts: 456
    edited January 2006
    Id look at circuitcity.com for the Onkyo TX-SR703. it is on sale for $200 off every once and a while. its pretty much the same as the TX-SR603, but has a bit more power, and has pre outs. I wouldn't buy a receiver without pre outs just incase you want to add a external amp later.
    Speakers: LSi9 x 2, LSic, LSiFX x 2, Velodyne HGS-15
    Amps & Power: Rockford Fosgate T8004 x 3, Cascade Audio APS-55 power supplies x 5, and 1 farad capacitor.
    Electronics: Denon 3806, Toshiba HD-A1, & Sony KDL46XBR2
    Accessories: Anti-IC interconnects, 8 Mondo Traps from Realtraps, and Salamander furniture.
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  • crazy
    crazy Posts: 443
    edited January 2006
    I would suggest amazon.com - they have the best prices for both the 603's and the 703's
    Distant Dream - A New Beginning
    www.distantdream.com
    (Now also available on iTunes)
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