What receiver is good for..

FittyFieFo
FittyFieFo Posts: 482
edited August 2007 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
What receiver is good for the Polk RTI10's? My budget is $200-$400, and been looking on eBay for a good reliable receiver to power these babies up. I want to try and get the most out of these speakers with clean power and clear sound. So if anyone can help me find a receiver to these speakers, that'd be great! (eBay). Also, for this receiver, I plan on plugging in my TV, XBOX (Movies and Games), and the PolkRTI10's.

I found one..is this one good?

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=rx-v2400&category0=

Thanks!!!
Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • carpenter
    carpenter Posts: 362
    edited August 2007
    Hi
    That Yamaha is very nice. It sounded ok at the local hi-fi store.

    I'd also consider one of the (used) following (based on the research I made before buying my RTi10s, and considering your budget)

    Denon >= 38XX
    Marantz >= 5XXX
    HK >= 3XX
    Onkyo >= 6XX

    I, also was on a tight budget, so I bought an Onkyo 604.
    After a few month I added a used 2 channel amp (Onkyo Integra A9711) to beef up the fronts.

    good luck, and welcome to CP.
    "If the global crisis continues, by the end of the year Only two Banks will be operational, the Blood Bank and the Sperm Bank. Then these 2 banks will merge and it will be called 'The Bloody **** Bank'"
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited August 2007
    Also try either...
    www.videogon.com
    or
    www.audiogon.com
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    carpenter wrote: »
    Hi
    That Yamaha is very nice. It sounded ok at the local hi-fi store.

    I'd also consider one of the (used) following (based on the research I made before buying my RTi10s, and considering your budget)

    Denon >= 38XX
    Marantz >= 5XXX
    HK >= 3XX
    Onkyo >= 6XX

    I, also was on a tight budget, so I bought an Onkyo 604.
    After a few month I added a used 2 channel amp (Onkyo Integra A9711) to beef up the fronts.

    good luck, and welcome to CP.

    Thanks for the welcome! Do you think that Yahama will be good for me? I mean it's a starter kit for me. I'm on a tight budget after buying the RTI10's now. I'm a noob when it comes to receivers or anything about electronics, my interest in the past month has driven me to buy the Polks. I'll take a look around for the receivers you listed, but the Yahama is just "ok." Will it bring out the best..or somewhat the best out of my speakers?
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • carpenter
    carpenter Posts: 362
    edited August 2007
    The phrase "bring out the best" might lead you yo some heavy spending ... some of the folks here will tell you that anything less then a tube power amp, and a tube preamp is a crime. then again, they're nuts (all said in good spirit of course ;)).

    That Yamaha you linked (Rx v2400) is pretty cool as a starter kit, and even a little further. sound wise you'll be set, then only thing is that it is a little obsolete on the electronics department. no DTS, no PL II,
    its not very future proof either because there is no DTS or HDMI.

    However, its more then ok to get you going. you'll enjoy Dolby Digital movies, very much.

    Personally I found I wouldn't mind throwing some more power at my 10s, so I bought a nice used power, which I connect to the preouts on my AVR. I say start small, and once you feel you better know what you are after, join the upgrade squad.
    "If the global crisis continues, by the end of the year Only two Banks will be operational, the Blood Bank and the Sperm Bank. Then these 2 banks will merge and it will be called 'The Bloody **** Bank'"
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,053
    edited August 2007
    Welcome to the club!

    I don't want to sound like I'm crappin on your choices...but many say that yammi and rti are like oil and water.
    The other issue is that any stand alone receiver in this price range is not going to "bring out the best" in your 10's. For that you need external amplification.
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    hmm...while I thank you again for the welcome! I guess I over-exaggerated on the bring out the best. I'm putting these in a 11' by 17' foot room. I just want them to sound GOOD. Not no crappy quality. Will the Yahama do it for me though?

    And as for
    no DTS, no PL II,
    its not very future proof either because there is no DTS or HDMI.

    I'm not really sure what that is...

    And yes, in the future after I graduate college, I will upgrade.

    Thanks for all your help!
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    Willow wrote: »
    Welcome to the club!

    I don't want to sound like I'm crappin on your choices...but many say that yammi and rti are like oil and water.
    The other issue is that any stand alone receiver in this price range is not going to "bring out the best" in your 10's. For that you need external amplification.

    What do you prefer (Brand and Model, $200-$400) (eBay)?

    I am also buying a power converter: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130141281570&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=003
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,053
    edited August 2007
    FWIW, I ran my 8s on a yammie, thank god that didn't last long! I then purchased a HK 335 and an outlaw mono along with 2 marantz MM700 monos as well. Now they sound good. My Ht room is 13ft couch-tv and 23 ft long. I say buy something with preouts and is as cheap as possible and by some amps.
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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited August 2007
    Yamaha's tend to be bright and RTi's are bright speakers. Thats too much "bright". Go for a warmer sounding brand (HK,Denon and many others) and stay used with your budjet.
    Michael


    Samsung 50" HD DLP
    Yamaha RX-V2500
    (2) Outlaw 200
    Adcom GFA 555
    Sony BDP300
    Denon 2900 DVD
    Lsi9's mains
    Lsi7's rear
    Lsic center
    12.1 SVS driver in 4.53 cuft. tube
    Harmony 880
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited August 2007
    Denon's & HK's seem to be good matches for the RTI's. Try to get one with preamp outputs to make upgrading easier in the future.

    For the Denon's look for used 3802, 3803, 3805, series.

    My brother scored a killer deal on a 3803 a month or so ago on ebay.

    Good luck.
    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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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited August 2007
    I also got the HK AVR335 from Harman Direct off ebay. Great receiver and has the extras to get you by for a couple years. I paid $225 shipped and you could take the extra cash and try to get a decent 2 channel amp for the fronts.
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    Grr!!! Too many options. I really don't know what to look for in a receiver. Can't someone just pick something out for me lol? I looked at some of the Denon's. Pretty expensive.

    hmm...
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited August 2007
    Check out HK. The prices are lower then Denon and they are very popular on here. I'm not crazy about the build quality but I had a bad experience.
    Michael


    Samsung 50" HD DLP
    Yamaha RX-V2500
    (2) Outlaw 200
    Adcom GFA 555
    Sony BDP300
    Denon 2900 DVD
    Lsi9's mains
    Lsi7's rear
    Lsic center
    12.1 SVS driver in 4.53 cuft. tube
    Harmony 880
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  • carpenter
    carpenter Posts: 362
    edited August 2007
    FittyFieFo wrote: »
    I'm not really sure what that is...

    DTS is an advanced 5 channel movie soundtrack format.

    HDMI, is the interface (actually there are different versions of it already)
    for Hi Definition content. Audio and Video.

    Check out a home theater glossary , it will help you better understand the specs of the AVRs you find on ebay.
    "If the global crisis continues, by the end of the year Only two Banks will be operational, the Blood Bank and the Sperm Bank. Then these 2 banks will merge and it will be called 'The Bloody **** Bank'"
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited August 2007
    Here are 3 choices. The first one happens to be the receiver I have. It does great.


    http://cgi.ebay.com/Denon-AVR-3802-7-1-channel-770-Watt-Receiver_W0QQitemZ200138744903QQihZ010QQcategoryZ14981QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


    http://cgi.ebay.com/DENON-AVR-3803-A-V-7-1-CHANNEL-SURROUND-SOUND-RECEIVER_W0QQitemZ140146226490QQihZ004QQcategoryZ14981QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


    http://cgi.ebay.com/Denon-AVR-3805-7-1-channel-770-Watt-Receiver_W0QQitemZ170138114890QQihZ007QQcategoryZ14981QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
    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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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    yeah those are the ones I looked at. hmm..maybe I'll make an offer so I don't have to wait on these :)

    Thanks again!!! (Thanks to Carpenter too!)

    Any others? (From HK or others that I don't know about)
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,203
    edited August 2007
    There are several threads about your exact question and from waht I was able to gather Yammy's tend to be bright and so do the RTi series.

    HK and Denon would be your best bet.

    Good luck
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    I've narrowed my choices to Denon and HK then. Thank you so much for gathering and researching this for me, I'm a huge noob :(.

    But I think the Denon 3802 and 3803 are my choices

    Will they work well with my rti10's?
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,053
    edited August 2007
    FittyFieFo wrote: »
    Will they work well with my rti10's?

    Anything will work, it depends on how well you want it to work
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    Will the Denon 3802 work very well with them :-D
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • carpenter
    carpenter Posts: 362
    edited August 2007
    yes it will, its a good choice for your budget, and not just for your budget. Denon makes fine AVRs. a mint one will serve you many years.
    good luck.
    "If the global crisis continues, by the end of the year Only two Banks will be operational, the Blood Bank and the Sperm Bank. Then these 2 banks will merge and it will be called 'The Bloody **** Bank'"
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited August 2007
    Yes it will work well right now, & you have the option to upgrade to more power in the future.
    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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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited August 2007
    I have a Yamaha HTR-5890 that I no longer use. Original packaging and accessories. I can part with it for $250 all-in. Let me know if you want pics. It's in pristine condition.
    http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=200016
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    Thoughts on this receiver guys? (I don't know much, I'll get back to your offer) Thanks!
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited August 2007
    No prob. I'm always willing to make a deal.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited August 2007
    It's a good receiver with preouts. However, again many people have found the combo of Yammies & RTI's way too bright/harsh with the tweeter. It would probably give me a headache within an hour.

    Solid what did you replace the Yammie with?
    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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  • bpgunning
    bpgunning Posts: 28
    edited August 2007
    $250 for that receiver is an insane deal, but i also heard bad things about yammie and the rti series. i have an HK 445 and i really like it. when i was looking at a receiver for my rti10's about a month ago, i got alot of people saying to go with HK - i was going to get a 340, but the 445 went on sale at vanns with free shipping so i jumped on it. keep an eye on Harman Direct (http://stores.ebay.com/Harman-Audio)- they sell HK refurbs with FULL factory warranty and you can find AMAZING deals there. the 340 doesn't have HDMI but it does have pre-outs so you can add a separate amp later down the line. that would be an excellent receiver for you
    My 2 ch. rig
    RTi10 Cherry (bi-wire)
    HK AVR 445
    Xbox 360 w/ HD-DVD attachment
    Not too bad for a dorm room I think? :D
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited August 2007
    I may be biased, but my RTi8s, 6s, 4s and Fxi3s ran beautifully on that system. It had the balls to really get that system pumping. In terms of brightness . . . well maybe, but I saw it more as sound that took me by the balls and let me know who was boss. I rarely had listening fatigue after a couple hours of use.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited August 2007
    I replaced my Yammie with a Rogue Tube Audio Preamp, PS Audio Trio DAC and PS Audio Trio A-100. This was quite step up. I also sold my Rtis for Lsi15s, Totem Rainmakers, Totem Arros and Totem Hawks.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited August 2007
    I'll let you decide on the deal for a couple of days. Let me know. I plan to put it on ebay middle of next week.
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