Buy used bigger model reciever or New lower model?

66chevyIISS
66chevyIISS Posts: 857
edited March 2007 in Electronics
I've been window shopping new receivers and can't decide what is the better route to take.

I would like to stay with Denon. I've been leaning towards buying a used AVR-3805. I've seen then in them in the $550 range on craigslist, audiogon, ebay, etc... The other option is to buy a 2307ci or 2807 new. The 3805 has better power then these two receivers. The only disadvantage I can see is HDMI switching which isn't a big deal to me personally.

Am I missing something? What would you do?
My Home Theater (WIP):
Panasonic AE900 Projector - 126" screen, XBOX 360, Pioneer BDP-320 Bluray
Receiver: Denon AVR-1905
Fronts: RTi6's, Center: CSi5, Surrounds: RTi4, Rears: Denon
Dual Subs: PSW202, and behind the couch Denon 8"
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited March 2007
    Welcome to the forum.

    I have a 3803 and don't have any plans to change it; of course I am limited with the HDMI input on my TV (only one)...works for me.
    It all depends on what you need.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited March 2007
    Welcome aboard.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited March 2007
    i'd buy a newer lower end one. and an amp. and call is good.. why go backwards on technology? Which would you rather buy to watch movies on, a VCR or a DVD player?
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited March 2007
    danger boy wrote:
    why go backwards on technology? Which would you rather buy to watch movies on, a VCR or a DVD player?

    I don't think this applies too much here , except for the HDMI switching; as long as you have Dolby Digital and DTS, an old receiver is as good as a new one; with this in mind, I would go for more power for the same money :)
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  • 66chevyIISS
    66chevyIISS Posts: 857
    edited March 2007
    Thanks for the warm welcome and feedback. Keep em coming!
    My Home Theater (WIP):
    Panasonic AE900 Projector - 126" screen, XBOX 360, Pioneer BDP-320 Bluray
    Receiver: Denon AVR-1905
    Fronts: RTi6's, Center: CSi5, Surrounds: RTi4, Rears: Denon
    Dual Subs: PSW202, and behind the couch Denon 8"
    My showcase link:
    Media Room pics
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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited March 2007
    danger boy wrote:
    i'd buy a newer lower end one. and an amp. and call is good.. why go backwards on technology? Which would you rather buy to watch movies on, a VCR or a DVD player?

    This would be the move. If you hang out on this site sooner or later you will read something you want and in the end you will need an amp anyway. That HDMI might come into play for you down the road if you go blue ray or HD DVD.

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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited March 2007
    I have the Denon 4802 and I just plan on adding amps as needed. It has plenty of optical and coaxial inputs. My projector has HDMI so the DVD player just fine. The Xbox 360 is plugged in the projector via VGA. Component on everything else.

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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited March 2007
    I would get a smaller old one. (comperable to the new one you are looking at, just cheaper)

    Once you have everything set up and running the way you want, you can decide what features are important to you. I would not spend alot on an AVR right now until it can decode the HD formats. (probably about a year away) Plan to upgrade then with the knowledge of what you need and if you got a good deal buying used, you won't lose that much money.

    Michael
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    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
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  • mulveling
    mulveling Posts: 505
    edited March 2007
    Buy used - get more for your money now, and more for your money later when you resell it to upgrade! Wish I could have my first year of this hobby back, bought too much gear new and paid the price...

    Incidentally the 3805 was one of those items I bought new in my early days. Nice receiver, but not worth the $1K-1.2K prices.
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