Old Pioneer sx3800 died. Need to drive my RT2000p

snowbound
snowbound Posts: 4
edited October 2006 in Electronics
Have not looked into audio in awhile. I always like the way the old 3800sx performed and have thought about having it rebuilt. But I figure the new stuff must be better. I was looking at a denon DRA697ci. Think it would do the old rt2000p justice. Still love the speakers. Or should I look at more the amp and pre-amp route? Really only want to spend about $600. Also I only liisten to music on this system. Any help would be great.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2006
    Hi Snowbound, welcome!

    This might be right up your alley!

    http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/rr2150.html
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited October 2006
    Many of the older Pioneer receivers can be rebuilt and upgraded without much trouble and expense. If you have a good electronics repair shop in your area I would check into the cost of that. Others can chime in on if the SX3800 is considered a keeper sound quality wise, however many of the older receivers have great sound. I have a Marantz 2270 that has been rebuilt and upgraded and sounds wonderful!
    DKG999
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited October 2006
    check into having it repaired.. could just be a simple fix.. but a newer more powerful one would do wonders for those RT2000P's
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  • snowbound
    snowbound Posts: 4
    edited October 2006
    Thanks for the info. I was looking at the outlaw2150 but reallly not sure when they will ship again, seems like it has been awhile. The denon I can get right away. Guess I'll have to flip a coin. Although if the outlaw were to begin shipping very soon I'd go for it. Oh, and I did find a guy inn CO that would rebuild the pioneer for around $200. May do that as well.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2006
    Give Outlaw a call & see if they will give you an idea on when it will be back in stock!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • snowbound
    snowbound Posts: 4
    edited October 2006
    cfrizz, you sound like you may have a 2150? Or have listened to one If so, is it worth the wait or just go elsewhere.
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  • snowbound
    snowbound Posts: 4
    edited October 2006
    Well, I ordered an Outlaw 2150. Hopefully it won't take too long. Growing a little tired of listening to my travel set up.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2006
    Hi. I don't have the Outlaw 2150, but I do know that they are a good company with CS second only to Polk Audio!

    Congrats on your purchase & I hope it arrives soon.

    When you get it & have had a chance to listen, come back & give us a review!!!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited October 2006
    Outlaw Audio customer service is excellent as is Polk Audio's. One service rep from Outlaw even called to help a guy out with a problem after work hours, and from his home on his own time.

    Now that's great service!! :D
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