WTB: Lower end AVR

MrNightly

Anybody have an AVR they would be willing to part with, say in the 100-150 dollar range? I'm looking for one for my dad to push some polks! Obviously, entry level here. Anything that could handle 5.1 with RTi8's up front probably.

Let me know if there is one out there or if anybody has any good ideas!

Thanks,

David

Lowell_M

I have a JVC RX-884VBK that I would sell you for $100 + shipping. It is in great shape. I replaced it with my H/K 635. Check out the JVC specs at:
http://www.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL005045&pathId=5&page=2&archive=true

It has been a good receiver for me. Let me know what you think. I'm not sure if the value is right for $100, but for less than $100 I will probably keep it and find some use around the house.

disneyjoe7

Seems like a nice buy IMHO

MrNightly

Anyone else know if this is a decent AVR that could handle the load of the RTi8's and also throw in some other little Polks for surrounds and still be able to push everything?

My folks are over 50, so it's not like they would be blasting the roof off... or would they? The secret life of the parent...

Lowell_M

My additional 2 cents.... I drove the speakers in my sig with this receiver. It handles the load just fine. it doesn't have the presence of the HK that I now have and I doubt it has the power stated in the specs, but before I got the HK I thought it sounded great! I have played it pretty damn loud and never had an audible problem with clipping or anything. It seems to have a pretty hefty power supply too. I bet it weighs 30 pounds. I think it would be a great deal for $100 really.

powerlord

Well if you are in Kansas,I'm in oklahoma.I go tomorrow to pick up my Marantz SR-18 and I have my Pioneer Elite 07TX that I would cough up for 200.00 and believe me this thing will drive most towers.My email is forguage@yahoo.com my name on ebay is bluesdadventist, with feedback.

MrNightly

Wow. I think that both deals are pretty sweet. I like Pioneer over JVC, but maybe that is just an uneducated thing to say, I dunno.

That Elite goes for almost 1500 new?! What's the condition on it powerlord? Any pics?

EDIT: What part of OK are you in? I have a sister in Tinker Airforce Base. You anywhere near that? Let me know.

Lowell_M

MrNightly wrote:

Wow. I think that both deals are pretty sweet. I like Pioneer over JVC, but maybe that is just an uneducated thing to say, I dunno.

That Elite goes for almost 1500 new?! What's the condition on it powerlord? Any pics?

EDIT: What part of OK are you in? I have a sister in Tinker Airforce Base. You anywhere near that? Let me know.

I would love to sell you my JVC, but the Pioneer would be much nicer. (man, what an awesome salesman I am)

powerlord

MrNightly wrote:

Wow. I think that both deals are pretty sweet. I like Pioneer over JVC, but maybe that is just an uneducated thing to say, I dunno.

That Elite goes for almost 1500 new?! What's the condition on it powerlord? Any pics?

EDIT: What part of OK are you in? I have a sister in Tinker Airforce Base. You anywhere near that? Let me know.

I live right across the street from Tinker air base.And I think I put a pic of it in the system showcase.They went for 1500.00 new back in 99' and this thing has the remote and manual.Looks like new.You are more than welcome to hear it on my Eosones.If you come down this way.

MrNightly

powerlord wrote:

I live right across the street from Tinker air base.And I think I put a pic of it in the system showcase.They went for 1500.00 new back in 99' and this thing has the remote and manual.Looks like new.You are more than welcome to hear it on my Eosones.If you come down this way.

Mark, Email sent.

a_mattison, I appreciate the offer. For a hundred bucks more, I think the Pioneer is well worth the cash. I'll keep ya in mind though, if anyone else pops up needing a good entry level receiver.

Cheers!

Lowell_M

NO problem. I'd take the Pioneer too. Enjoy!

dragon1952

MrNightly wrote:

My folks are over 50, so it's not like they would be blasting the roof off... or would they? The secret life of the parent...

What!!! Over 50!!! OMG, I'm surprised they even listen to music :rolleyes: For your info they, like myself, are from the Led Zep era :cool: I'll match your volume any day sonny

PolkWannabie

Uh huh ... Ask my neighbors ... It ain't no "secret"

louthewiz

What!!! Over 50!!! OMG, I'm surprised they even listen to music

I'm 47 and I blast my gear with music and movies.

MrNightly

powerlord wrote:

I live right across the street from Tinker air base.And I think I put a pic of it in the system showcase.They went for 1500.00 new back in 99' and this thing has the remote and manual.Looks like new.You are more than welcome to hear it on my Eosones.If you come down this way.

Just wanted to post out here what a great guy Mark (powerlord) is. My sister lives right across from Tinker, and when I bought this AVR from him, he waited until she came to pick it up before unhooking it... demo'ed it for her and her husband, and was an all around gentleman. Or so I was told. I suppose he could have bribed her to report good things, but alas...

+1 sent to Shack via PM buddy. If you are ever in town, you have a drink on me!

David

powerlord

Glad ya like it Dave,I kinda liked the look on thier faces when the Elite lit the Eosones up.If your ever in town drop by and I'll Demo the monster for you.