A/V Receivers for under $2000?

blacklab

Looking for suggestions for an A/V receiver for under $2000. What are some favourites out there? (Looking for possible upgrade from a yam RX-V1500). Pioneer? Denon? Sherwood? Outlaw? etc...

JimBRICK

WWW.NADELECTRONICS.COM

they have badass receivers and with that budget you could have their top of the line.

cfrizz

All of those you mentioned are good receivers. Denon's & Outlaws are favorites around here. Although I don't know of anyone here that has an Outlaw receiver.

Just go with your favorite music & listen to as many as you can that have the features that you want & make sure it has preouts.

Let us know what you end up getting.

MikeC78

It all depends on what features you are looking for? HDMI??

MSALLA

The Rotel RSX-1057 is under $2000.00. I would consider it an upgrade from your Yamaha. 75wpc @ 8ohm all channels driven. 2 HDMI inputs and 1 output.
Keep in mind your Yammi's power is rated with only 2 channels driven.

krabby5

I think the Denon and Pioneer Elites are comparable...those are both pretty decent..I have an Elite receiver from last year...I like it alot..

As far as other brands like NAD, Sherwood, Rotel or Outlaw..those may be better for the money, but it will be harder to find them in typical electonic stores...In fact, I think the Outlaw is online only..

zingo

You could give any of these a try.

http://www.sunfire.com/ultimatereceiver.htm (If you can find one of these)
http://usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/2243.asp
http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=451511&CTID=5000300
http://us.marantz.com/Products/1875.asp
http://www.harmankardon.com/product_detail.aspx?Region=USA&Country=US&Language=ENG&cat=REC&prod=AVR%20645&sType=C
http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/1070.html
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/v3/pg/product/details/0,,2076_310069789_310985784,00.html

Hope this helps.

blacklab

I want a thread for posts that will share "your favourite" receivers for under $2000. Just wondering what people are happy with, and are not happy with. But...an a/v receiver with HDMI upscaling and an honest wpc (above 100w) is what I'm looking for. One model I've been looking at the Pioneer ASX-84TXSI.

MSALLA

Go used. For that much money you could almost buy whatever you want.

JimBRICK

Blacklab.......I'm blown away with my NAD t743 if I had the money to spend on just a receiver I would go for another NAD just bigger and more options. I found the NAD very easy to set up and the manual was straight to the point and easy to understand. They kept the extra sound modes to a minimum so you dont get that, concert hall and dance club kind of settings but who uses those really anyway. You get a streamlined receiver with loads of clean power that will blow the mass market receivers away

MikeC78

blacklab wrote: »

I want a thread for posts that will share "your favourite" receivers for under $2000. Just wondering what people are happy with, and are not happy with. But...an a/v receiver with HDMI upscaling and an honest wpc (above 100w) is what I'm looking for. One model I've been looking at the Pioneer ASX-84TXSI.

Well, I'm currently loving my Pioneer elite VSX-74TXVi.:)

The 84 is the newer model above mine, but has a PCM low bass issue with HDMI, unless you find a model with a build date of Feb 07 or newer. This issue can also be resolved by sending the unit in for a firmware update, which is a PITA.(Recently did mine)

HDMI works wonderful between my Toshiba HD-XA1 and PS3. Don't plan on getting rid of it for a long time.

FYI, there are a ton of new HDMI 1.3 models due out this summer/fall, I'd wait this one out IMO.

Mike

blacklab

Thanks for those last two replies. That is exactly the info. I'd like to get from viewers of this thread.

MSALLA

For the kind of money you have to spend, I would stay away from mass market brands. Just my 2 cents, but I would look at more in the lines from NAD, Anthem, Adcom, Rotel and others in that relm. I feel you get better quality and a better amp section. If (when) I had to do it over I think you would NOT see my Yamaha in my sig. I like it, but there is better to be had.

MikeC78

Here is some interesting talk about the new Sherwood Newcastle R-872 & R-972 HDMI 1.3 receivers comming this August.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=785388

pearsall001

No complaints hear with my NAD T773 receiver. It gets the job done...period!

JimBRICK

MikeC78 wrote: »

Here is some interesting talk about the new Sherwood Newcastle R-872 & R-972 HDMI 1.3 receivers comming this August.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=785388

I've heard nothing but good things about this as well. I've never played around with a newcastle before though so I'm only going off what I've read

hearingimpared

I purchased a brand new, in the box, NAD T 773 for $1095 shipped. I made my purchase based on what I heard at pearsall001's house. This is a kick **** AVR, NAD makes great stuff, period!

JimBRICK

hearingimpared wrote: »

I purchased a brand new, in the box, NAD T 773 for $1095 shipped. I made my purchase based on what I heard at pearsall001's house. This is a kick **** AVR, NAD makes great stuff, period!

That receiver must just be awesome. did you find it easy to use as well?

engtaz

preamp plus separate amps

hearingimpared

JimBRICK wrote: »

That receiver must just be awesome. did you find it easy to use as well?

LOL!!!! I haven't even come close to hooking it up yet. I go over to Phil's when I want to hear it!!! WAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

hearingimpared

engtaz wrote: »

preamp plus separate amps

Sometimes there Brother, I have no idea what you are talking about.

dudeinaroom

Here you go 2 to chose form ADCOM Just under $2000

powerlord

I love my Marantz sr-18,you can find these for 500 to 700 used and they retailed for 2700.00.I've owned 3 different Elite's and loved all three and I've owned quite a few cheaper recievers,I will not get rid of my Marantz and only upgrade power with an amp using the 18 as my pre.:)

McLoki

What speakers are you planning to run with it? All AVR's have a different sound and work best (in my opinon) with some speakers and not others. I tend to like to end up neutral, so I blend brighter speakers with more laid back electronics or vice versa.

So - whatcha wanna run with your new AVR?

Michael

criverajr

Second the Rotel 1057 I have one and it drives my LSi's with easy in the second rig.

wingnut4772

MikeC78 wrote: »

Here is some interesting talk about the new Sherwood Newcastle R-872 & R-972 HDMI 1.3 receivers comming this August.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=785388

Now they are saying it looks more like September with those . I am keeping my eye on them.

engtaz

hearingimpared wrote: »

Sometimes there Brother, I have no idea what you are talking about.

I you find a preamp with all the hookups you want then use separate amps.

wingnut4772

I wouldn't spend any good money on a receiver right now with the next generation of HD audio receivers coming out for silly low prices compared to receivers of yore. That's why I picked up Ben's HK 235 to hold me over until all that HD stuff comes out and irons out.

JimBRICK

this reciever is sick too just awesome

http://us.marantz.com/Products/1875.asp#


a tiny bit outta that price range

http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=TX-NR1000&class=Receiver&p=i

hearingimpared

engtaz wrote: »

I you find a preamp with all the hookups you want then use separate amps.

HuH???

dudeinaroom

^^^nice^^^