which reciever

dellingn
dellingn Posts: 6
edited November 2007 in Electronics
I am new to the thread. I am currently setting up my family room. I will be spliting my listening 60/40 movie surround sound to listening to music ratio.
It is a must that I use in wall speakers. I have chosen the LC265I in walls (4)with the LCI-C center. Any suggestions on the ideal reciever.

Many Thanks!!!
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2007
    Welcome Dell!

    Unless you get a receiver that can drive 4ohm speakers (which cost a lot of money) you would have to get a receiver that has preamp outputs for separate amplification. Most receivers are spec'd to drive 8ohm speakers.

    In other words, the usual brands of Denon, Onkyo, Yamaha, Pioneer, etc. are not really going to cut it,

    How much money are you allotting to spend on a receiver?
    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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  • dellingn
    dellingn Posts: 6
    edited November 2007
    Hopefully $1200 or less???!!!
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited November 2007
    Welcome. Should be able to grab something decent for that price. Agreed as above on the preouts.
    Michael ;)
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2007
    Get this amplifier or the equivelent thereof & get the receiver of your choice so long as it has preamp outputs.

    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1198800340
    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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  • dellingn
    dellingn Posts: 6
    edited November 2007
    what kind of price range would be talkin for a reciever capable of 4ohm?
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2007
    I'm not really sure. Look at B & K, Rotel, Sunfire, Outlaw Audio.
    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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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited November 2007
    For $999.00 right now, Outlaw has the 970/7075 combo on sale. I think this is the best deal out right now.
    Michael


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  • john22614
    john22614 Posts: 214
    edited November 2007
    It is a good deal, but the Outlaw 970 has "no sound" problems and is unstable. But the 990 is very reliable and has better sonic performance. If you give them a call, they may cut you a deal on the 990. But, I would stay away from the 970......I traded mine in for the 990 during the 30 day trial period. Check out their website and discussion forum in the Hideout section.
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    Denon 2910 Universal DVD/SACD Player
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2007
    That is another option. Getting an Outlaw 990 prepro & a 5 channel 200wpc amp also from Outlaw or from Audiogon to save some bucks.
    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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