Looking at New Reciever

Nisqually Dave

Any opinions about this reciever, I am looking for a new reciever and this was on sale at out local PX. I have always looked at JVC to be lower end equipment is that still true. Also this has no HDMI hookups is this much of a detraction.

I will be using the following equipment with it. RTi150s for fronts, RT400i for center, and RT 1000i as surrounds. with 60" HD Hitachi.

Thanks for any input.

Nisqually Dave


JVC® (RX-DP20VBK) A/V Control Receiver
Price Was...$1,799.00
Price Now...$1,299.00
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A sophisticated A/V receiver is the core of modern home theater systems. Presents K2 technology and CC converter for compression compensation and Zero interference construction that enable pure audio and home theater sound.

MODEL: RX-DP20VBK
120W x 6 channel output
Dolby Digital, Pro Logic II, EX, DTS, DTS-ES, NEO:6
THX/Ultra2, THX surroundEX
3D Phonic
DTS 96/24
DSTP chip (150MIPS) advanced digital acoustics
P.E.M. DD converter
5-band equalizer
3 component video inputs
5 S-video inputs
4 optical inputs
3 coaxial inputs
On-screen menu
LCD multi-band remote
Power: 110V, AC, 60Hz

Size: 7''H x 18 1/4''W x 17 9/16''D

danger boy

if you have to purchase it at the PX, do they offer any other brands? Personally, i'd look at other brands... names with the likes of Denon, Onkyo, Marantz, even maybe Pioneer. or Outlaw Audio 1070, even a NAD T763 would be step up from most of those other ones.

for the price of that JVC, i'm thinking you can do better.. IMHO

ben62670

Don't for get HK

http://stores.ebay.com/Harman-Audio

Great prices on refurbs direct from HK

dragon1952

Wow...that certainly doesn't look like your average JVC receiver. It might just surprise some of us! It looks like you can get it for the same price online but a couple listed it as out of stock. For that much cash you'll be able to find several nice options I'm sure.

george daniel

let us know how it works out--good luck

engtaz

I agree with danger boy.

*bay,CL,Audiog are other places

engtaz

Sherardp

Since youre buying from the PX have them get you a Denon, Yamaha, or Sony. If they are not on the shelf pick a model youre interested in and do a special order. I know being on the base you can get sweet prices on gear. They had the JVC DLA HD1 for 4500 after I did a follow up today out here in Japan. So check with the reorder associate there, you should go with something that at least has HDMI. Somewhat future proof without knowing what kind of tv you currently have, plan to have.

cfrizz

Also make sure you get a receiver with preamp outputs for future upgrade ability.

Nisqually Dave

thanks for the reply's guys I forgot about the special order at the PX. What I have now is the Yamaha 995. THe catalog is also showing the new Pioneer 2016 but I have not been able to find a review on it, Its seems to be quite a system and cheap (limited funds medical retirment) I'll post the info on it.

I would love toget any of the recievers you have mentioned but the cost get me where it counts.

If I can't improve on what I have I will probly stay with it, but with all the changes that are going on with recievers and TV'sI am thinking of upgrading the 995 doesn't have RGB so I have gone straight from my HD satellite unit to my TV and routed the sound to the reciever.

danger boy

if you have pre amp outputs on your Yamaha 955, you may just want to add a external amp.. that may just do the job for you. look into an Adcom 2 channel amp.

Nisqually Dave

Here are the specs


Pioneer® (VSX-2016AV-S) 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver w/ Advanced MCACC
Price...$579.00


Provides customized audio performance for your home. With the use of the included calibration mic, advanced MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) with 9 EQ evaluates acoustic characteristics of your media room and automatically calibrates speakers and components accordingly. Phase control, HDMI interface (2 in/1out) and digital video conversion. Sends 200 watts to seven channels and features advanced surround processing with WMA9 PRO, Dolby® Digital, Dolby® Pro Logic® IIx. Dolby® Digital EX, DTS-ES®, DTS® 96/24 and DTS® Neo:6.

MODEL: VSX-2016AV-S

Power: 110-127/220--240V (auto adjusts), AC, 50/60Hz

Size: 10 3⁄8"H x 20 1⁄8"W x 18 7⁄8"D

Dolby Pro Logic, Pro Logic II, Pro Logic IIx and Dolby Digital EX are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

engtaz

7.1 Preamp
7 ch amp or 7 mono amps

engtaz

MSALLA

For the money the JVC will cost, you could go with an upper end unit like a Rotel AVR or a NAD.

dragon1952

Yeah, I bet that JVC is nice but a lot of the cost goes into a lot of expensive features you don't really need.
Check these out:

http://www.spearitsound.com/nad/t763.asp
http://www.spearitsound.com/nad/t773.asp

krabby5

If you are looking to get a Pioneer, you should look at the Elite's..

Sherardp

Those NAds are awesome. Pioneer Elite would be nice. Not sure how much you want to spend but you cant go wrong with the suggestions made. You can get an AVR with the features you want/need, make sure you have preouts, then just beef up the power later with external power amplification. Its been said already, but concurring with others, you cant go wrong there. Good luck brother.

98thumpin

i have a denon avr 1907 and love it

Cursed1

I second the DENON idea!!!

danger boy

Cursed1 wrote: »

I second the DENON idea!!!

how can you second the Denon idea, if you're running B&K yourself?

Nisqually Dave

I am trying to understand how to add power to my unit. I Pre amp outputs, how should I go when you talk about adding an amp are you talking like any amp and is this to just power the fronts, I have heard you talking about this and I was thinking about this because of the RTi150's who need more power. Should I be looking for a Yamaha unit to match with the sound of my Yamaha that I already have?

I was also looking at a new amp to cover the neaads of the modern TV, DVD.s and such, My Yamaha doesn't even have the component outputs.


Nisqually Dave

ben62670

Forget Yami. The resale should tell ya something. I had one. Didn't like it. Bought an HK AVR245 and never looked back! HK or Denon with pre outs. If you plan to get an amp you can use the l/r channels of the reciever for the highs. 65 watts reciever for highs, and 200 watt amp is good for lows. Or 100/300.

Edit
For the price you were looking at for a reciever you could get a new Outlaw Audio PrePro, and a nice Used Adcom 5 Channel amp:cool: