I Need Help Choosing A Receiver

RogerDD1947
RogerDD1947 Posts: 4
edited July 2006 in Speakers
I have LC265i in-wall front speakers, a CSI-5 center speaker, LC80i rear speakers, and multiple LC60i speakers for a second zone. I am looking for a good multi-zone receiver that will power these 4ohm speakers. Suggestions please.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited June 2006
    what's your budget?
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited June 2006
    Not sure what your budget is, however any of the higher end of the product line receivers from Denon, Yamaha, Onkyo, Pioneer, or HK should work. Best bet is to go listen to them and check out the Zone 2 features. Another option would be to look at the Outlaw Audio pre-amp/processor and separate multi-channel amplifier combinations. You can also get these same processor/amplifier combinations from B&K, Anthem, and Parasound.
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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited June 2006
    With that level of performance on the speaks, you may bet better off getting a seperate amp and pre. Not many receivers can handle the power demands to get those all to sing. And once your at that price range, seperates might be a less expensive option.
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  • RogerDD1947
    RogerDD1947 Posts: 4
    edited June 2006
    I'm hoping to stay within $1,000 if possible. However, if necessary I will go higher. I found a Rotel for about $1,350 and that's an option if I can't do better.
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  • RogerDD1947
    RogerDD1947 Posts: 4
    edited June 2006
    PS: I also have a P505 subwoofer.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited June 2006
    Check out Outlaw Audio. I believe they have a nice receiver in your price range that should push those speakers with ease...
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited June 2006
    http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/1070.html

    That model is in your budget and should do the job well.
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  • RogerDD1947
    RogerDD1947 Posts: 4
    edited June 2006
    That looks good except I see no multi-zone capability and it seems to be rated for 6 or 8 ohm speakers, not 4 ohms. I've already had a problem with one with the same rating.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited June 2006
    Give them a call. i'd be surprised if it won't do a 4 ohm load...

    The HK receivers will probably do a 4 ohm load, and maybe NAD. Denon, Onkyo, and yamaha, while all great receivers, simply dodn't have the current capability to do a 4 ohm load well.

    On the processing side, Denon is my favorite and is what I own, but you'll need some separate amplification for your 4 ohm needs.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited June 2006
    Roger, what receiver do you have now? If it has preouts, then all you will need is a separate amp.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,008
    edited July 2006
    B&K can handle the load and you can easily find them used on the 'gon
    in your price range.A sep. amp though is always a better choice.
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