Sell receiver, buy pre/pro?

dane_peterson
dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
edited March 2007 in Electronics
Hey y'all.
I'm hoping I could maybe get some insight as to how worthwhile my potential "exchange" may be. I just feel like I'm wasting a perfectly good receiver (Denon AVR-2807) with it only being a processor. So I'm thinking I maybe sell it to someone who needs it more than I do and go with a dedicated pre/pro.
I guess I want to start digging into a little higher end equipment, and though Denon is definitely a solid brand, I'd like to sway towards the more prestigious processors.

I realize I'll probably get no more than $700 for my AVR, which is fine. If I need to spend a little more to get a step up on a processor, I'm fine with that. I'm also okay with purchasing used.

Could anyone make any decent recommendations for this? Or am I just way better off sticking with the Denon? Thanks guys.
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited March 2007
    I have been happy with the Outlaw 950. I use it only for HT use but have heard it sounds nice with 2 channel. It has a 2 channel bypass feature.

    Also check out the Rotel pre/pro Doro has for sale, I think that would be your best bet.
    V
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  • sickicw
    sickicw Posts: 456
    edited March 2007
    I see you have a ps3. Do you realize that the denon is one of the few processors that can accept pcm over hdmi? Do you even use this feature on blu-ray movies? I would keep the denon, at least for another year or so until the pre-amps catch up.
    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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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited March 2007
    Honestly, I'm still pretty much a nOOb. I've heard of PCM, but didn't realize it had more to offer than DD or anything else. Higher bitrate, I'm guessing?

    That's a good feature, then. Maybe I'll stick with it. Thanks for the suggestion.
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  • sickicw
    sickicw Posts: 456
    edited March 2007
    Wow yea. lots of blue-ray disks include PCM tracks. There are uncompressed lossless audio. Much, much better than DD. Just make sure you select that and use the HDMI interface.
    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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  • millerman 3732
    millerman 3732 Posts: 1,488
    edited March 2007
    sickicw wrote:
    I would keep the denon, at least for another year or so until the pre-amps catch up.


    That is what I'm waiting on.
    Casey
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited March 2007
    You have pre amp outs. Just add amps to you feed all the speakers then buy a pre amp and sell you Denon AVR-2807. This way you can buy what you want 1 amp at a time unless you go mono block. Buy 3 ch amp or 3 mono block for the front and center speakers at first. Denon will run the surrounds.

    Hope this helps,
    engtaz
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    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited March 2007
    Engtaz,

    He has a Sunfire 5 channel amplifier, I believe. I would say he is set as far as amplification goes for the next decade or so.

    He is already at the step "feed all the speakers then buy a pre amp and sell your Denon."
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited March 2007
    Indeed, Andy.

    With the PCM curveball, maybe I am better off just waiting. I guess I'm just bored because I haven't purchased something in a couple weeks, and can only afford something if I sell something. ;)
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  • sickicw
    sickicw Posts: 456
    edited March 2007
    you can configure your system to use PCM over hdmi, and then go buy some nine inch nails or the new Incubus (due out next week) blu-ray disk. That is if your into that type of music.
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2007
    Dane - Yea, don't get into that mindset or your wallet will be very thin :) I'd suggest you hold out until you decide exactly what you want to do, as well as what's happening with new formats.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited March 2007
    sickicw wrote:
    you can configure your system to use PCM over hdmi, and then go buy some nine inch nails or the new Incubus (due out next week) blu-ray disk. That is if your into that type of music.

    Incubus has a BluRay disc coming out?! They're one of my absolute faves... that's excellent news.

    Doro, I know, I know. Patience is just a virtue I have yet to master. :p In fact, I'm already looking at what Tylers I want to buy, but that's probably quite a ways down the road. *sigh*

    Thanks everyone!
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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited March 2007
    Sounds like you may have a touch of that upgrade flu going around.
    Michael


    Samsung 50" HD DLP
    Yamaha RX-V2500
    (2) Outlaw 200
    Adcom GFA 555
    Sony BDP300
    Denon 2900 DVD
    Lsi9's mains
    Lsi7's rear
    Lsic center
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    Harmony 880
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  • sickicw
    sickicw Posts: 456
    edited March 2007
    dane_peterson wrote:
    Incubus has a BluRay disc coming out?! They're one of my absolute faves... that's excellent news.

    yup, next week. here is a site that i check daily for new on the new formats.....


    http://www.highdefdigest.com/
    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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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited March 2007
    Sorry about missing the amp. I had another post stuck in my head. It sure is getting crowded in there. Ha HA. Good luck and remember it is only money.

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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