What is the best reciever to go witht he polk RTi10

1lakerfan

which one? (no more than $2000)

swegyptian

What else do you need that unit to do? Any swtiching, or other stuff that is important?

BigA524

I just bought some with a onkyo TX-SR804..but had to return the receiver because the speakers were crackling..i guess some sort of internal problem..I think..great reciever though..

cfrizz

Find & listen to receivers that have all of the features you want it to have, making sure it has preouts for separate amplification down the road.

Most on here find the pairing of Yamaha & RTI's to be a harsh combo. Otherwise, just take music you are very comfortable with & have fun comparing.

Also for that kind of money, you might want to consider separates.

Monster Jam

I agree...for $2000, you can do a lot with it.

While I agree with going seperates, I think my methodology might differ from cfrizz and others here.

Most will tell you that components generally offer better sound quality through improved amplification. I wont argue against that assertion. I look at that as an added bonus.

What I champion is the adoption of seperates to stave obsoletion. I have a n HK AVR 525. Its nice, sounds good, all that. But as time passes, the features it supports dwindle. For example, it has no HDMI. What do I do? Buy another receiver and replace it in another 4 years? I think if you go components, the amp you buy (almost) never gets replaced unless the unit fails or you upgrade (amps have excellent resale value - you cant give an old receiver away however). All you replace is the pre-processor, or the receiver or using as a pre-processor. And if your using this strategy, your getting into the cheepest receiver you can that offers the bells and whistles you need.

Just my 2 cents.

aaharvel

Separates only - at least 200wpc - anything else will sound horrible.

Seriously though, look into brands like NAD, Adcom, Outlaw, B&K. The 10's are more power hungry than the 8's, and you'll appreciate the extra current and honest power ratings (and firmware updates) those companies provide.

engtaz

aaharvel wrote: »

Separates only - at least 200wpc - anything else will sound horrible.

Seriously though, look into brands like NAD, Adcom, Outlaw, B&K. The 10's are more power hungry than the 8's, and you'll appreciate the extra current and honest power ratings (and firmware updates) those companies provide.

Some of the best advice you will get.

m00npie

I ran my 10's for a few months with my Denon 4306 and was pleased with it. I later added an Outlaw to drive them and it certainly helped them especially at higher listening levels in both Music and HT. The biggest difference between the Denon and the amp driving the 10's was Bass! After hooking them up to an amp, I never realized how much bass they could produce.

Good luck!

RuSsMaN

How you figure? I ran mine on a 50wpc tube amp for critical listening in the cave - loud, clear, clean.

Now they are in one of the living areas of the whole house rig, on 90w of HK power, and while not as refined, they still sound great.



Cheers,
Russ

m00npie

RuSsMaN wrote: »

How you figure? I ran mine on a 50wpc tube amp for critical listening in the cave - loud, clear, clean.

Now they are in one of the living areas of the whole house rig, on 90w of HK power, and while not as refined, they still sound great.



Cheers,
Russ

RUSSMAN, was that directed at me or aaharvel? Since I didn't mention wpc I assume you were questioning aaharvel.

RuSsMaN

It was directed at Pat Boone.

Just speaking outloud, nothing to get wrapped up around the axle about.

Cheers,
Russ