If you had $2000 for a receiver, what would you get?

Systems
Systems Posts: 14,873
edited July 2007 in Electronics
$2000: A few prerequisite:

All current sound technologies (preferably THX)
HDMI switching
Preamps



To be able to run 2.1 excellent for music and run 7.1 for HT.


Heres a good example:

http://us.marantz.com/Products/1875.asp
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited July 2007
    I'd get a non receiver ... processor and amp
    Rick
    HT+ Sunfire TG IV, Dual CG Sig II's, CinePro 1K2, Oppo 981, Audio Technica PL120, Polk SRT's & F/X1000's, Samsung 71" DLP
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited July 2007
    PolkWannabie wrote: »
    I'd get a non receiver ... processor and amp

    +1. I think you could get a Rotel PrePro and matching surround amp at that price level.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited July 2007
    I'd say screw the HDMI switching and buy a B&K AVR 507 series 2. Of course I'm biased because that's what I did!
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited July 2007
    Do many/any affordable Pre-pros have HDMI switching right now?

    I might be selling my HK 635 while it's still somewhat valuable and get by with a slightly lesser AVR until HDMI 1.3 is more prevalent on pre-pros.
    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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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited July 2007
    I have that marantz receiver (sr8001). I absolutely love it!.
    It's excellent for movies and music.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited July 2007
    Rotel RSX-1058
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  • swegyptian
    swegyptian Posts: 316
    edited July 2007
    I would do a cheaper one that does the switching, and add a 2-7 channel amplifier, depending on what you will use the rig for.
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited July 2007
    IF you had?Onkyo 905, of course!
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  • sjt
    sjt Posts: 22
    edited July 2007
    Denon avr-4306
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited July 2007
    sjt wrote: »
    Denon avr-4306
    Not in the guidelines. Denon not THX.
    THX
    Receiver
    $2000



    I win!:D:D
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited July 2007
    scottvamp wrote: »
    Not in the guidelines. Denon not THX.
    THX

    I win!:D:D

    People still care about THX? :p
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited July 2007
    THX is a bs that Lucas corporative machine has created to get money for 'certifying' some receivers. It is not a decoding method/standard such as DD or DTS, just a bunch of tests that any good modern receiver will pass with flying colors.
    Panasonic PT-AE4000U projector for movies
    Carada 106" Precision Series (Classic Cinema White)
    Denon AVR-X3600H pre/pro
    Outlaw 770 7-channel amplifier
    B&W CDM1-SE fronts
    B&W CDM-CNT center
    B&W CDM1 rears on MoPADs
    JBL SP8CII in-ceiling height speakers
    Samsung DTB-H260F OTA HDTV tuner
    DUAL NHT SubTwo subwoofers
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-Ray player
    Belkin PF60 Power Center
    Harmony 1100 RF remote with RF extender
    Sony XBR-X950G 55" 4K HDR Smart TV + PS3 in the living room
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited July 2007
    ...as well as a processing mode which some members find beneficial, such as myself.

    I don't think I would buy a new receiver now unless I had to. I would wait to make sure 1.3 is the new format before making the jump and then finding out they decided to go with something different for the newer formats.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited July 2007
    Buy separates.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited July 2007
    phuz wrote: »
    People still care about THX? :p
    What is even sadder is we still find time to bash it.

    $2000=Separates
    THX=Nadda     (personally if it has the logo great, if it don't great also) But little do you guys know that between Audyssey and THX DSP's, their has been alot of progress. And a "THX ULTRA 2" piece of equipment would make me run screaming in another direction.

    Polks top three beat downs and dead horse product topics. The newbies don't know any better short list.

    THX
    Bose
    Monster Cable
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  • auto_pilot
    auto_pilot Posts: 256
    edited July 2007
    Outlaw separates...
    Cambridge Audio AZUR 640R
    KEF IQ2C Center, Fronts KEF IQ1 , Rears KEF Ci302Q
    Sub Outlaw LFM2
    Panasonic Plasma 1080i (50u)
    Sony DVP-NS70H (DVD)
    Belkin Pure Audio PF31 Line Conditioner
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited July 2007
    i'd buy separates of some kind.. but would prob run over 2K
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,020
    edited July 2007
    If a receiver is what you want,second the B&k 507,doesn't get too much better than that in the AVR world.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited July 2007
    Hmmm...... I would probally buy a used lexicon MC-1 for in the $1000.00 range then have a 7.1 analog bypass done on it from a fellow by the name of shawn fogg over at the lexicon forums for an additional $275.00 this way you will be able to listen to any multi channel format out there via the analog inputs. and buy a seperate HDMI 1.3 switcher box for video, if I felt I needed it.

    Then take the $750.00 or so I have left over for a decent used 7 channel amp. You would have a very nice systen that was in the 10k range or so new retail value for $2000.00 Or you could buy a $2000.00 receiver that in 3-4 years will be worth maybe $500.00-$750.00

    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited July 2007
    What Early said.
    If...
    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,206
    edited July 2007
    phuz wrote: »
    Rotel RSX-1058

    This one
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited July 2007
    I would buy a THX or was it a ROLEX or a TIMEX, hell, I am having a very senior day.

    RT1
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited July 2007
    :D Alrighty Ted! Go back to bed & get some more rest. When you wake up, have a BIG cup o coffee. Then reread thread & try again!:eek: ;):D:D:D
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited July 2007
    hmm. You guys got me thinking good. I could pick up 5 more Outlaw mono-blocks (which I love) and get a good 7.1/hdmi processor, this takes me over $2000 but buying the Outlaws is good because I can afford to pick up about 2 a month for 3 months.

    So the questions goes to... Is there a processor out there that has as many features as say a Onkyo 905 without the amp?

    I almost with Onkyo would release a version of the 905 for just pre-outs.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited July 2007
    I notice outlaw has a special right now :)

    Buy 4, get the 5th one free $1222
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited July 2007
    Integra has their new DTC-9.8 coming out this month.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited July 2007
    Gaara wrote: »
    Integra has their new DTC-9.8 coming out this month.

    That is one hot unit. I think you found my future!!!
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited July 2007
    Gaara wrote: »
    Integra has their new DTC-9.8 coming out this month.

    Just checked it out, thats one sick unit. If I get the upgrade bug in a few months, that would be a nice one to move into. Definitely worth some checking out.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • mesquitehead
    mesquitehead Posts: 312
    edited July 2007
    I just went from an Outlaw/Carver set up to the Marantz 8001 and so far I am enjoying it, built like a tank too.

    Silverti wrote: »
    $2000: A few prerequisite:

    All current sound technologies (preferably THX)
    HDMI switching
    Preamps



    To be able to run 2.1 excellent for music and run 7.1 for HT.


    Heres a good example:

    http://us.marantz.com/Products/1875.asp
    "Thats great... but how does it sound"
    http://www.burginmcdaniel.com/

    http://mixonline.com/gear/reviews/audio_burgin_mcdaniel_komit/

    Yamaha RX-A820 (networked with wireless bridge), Carver M-1.0t, Carver TFM-35, Carver C-1, Polk SDA1c's (x2 pair), Polk RTA 8tl's, Polk RTA 11tl's, Polk Monitor 5, Polk CS 400, Polk PSW 650, Rega Planar 3, Sony DVPNC555ES SACD/DVD, Panny 65" Plasma, Roku

    2007 Tundra 5.7 TRD DC
    Pioneer DEH-80PRS
    Polk SR6500
    SI BM 12" subs
    Zed Gladius
    Zed Deuce
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