Affordable Hdmi Receivers?

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wingnut4772
wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
edited May 2008 in Electronics
I haven't been keeping up on this and I am wondering what are the receiver offerings now that will do HDMI audio PCM or even the new HD surround formats. Are there any reasonably priced ones out there?
Sharp Elite 70
Anthem D2V 3D
Parasound 5250
Parasound HCA 1000 A
Parasound HCA 1000
Oppo BDP 95
Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
Totem Mask Surrounds X4
Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
Sony PS3
Squeezebox Touch

Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • millerman 3732
    millerman 3732 Posts: 1,488
    edited April 2008
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    I got my Onkyo 805 for $650 from Amazon, you could probably find a 605 for less the $400.
    Casey
    H/T: Epson 6500ub
    Sony UBP-X800
    Toshiba HD-XA2 (HD-DVD, CD)
    Onkyo 805 (pre-amp)
    Outlaw 7125
    Polk RTi 10 (bi-amped)
    Polk CSi5 (bi-amped)
    Polk RTi6
    SVS PB 12 plus/2
    Velodyne SMS-1

    TV Rig: Samsung 50'' 4k display
    Polk Signa-1 Surround bar
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited April 2008
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    +1 on the Onkyo. Wife's friend asked me for recommendations & it's hard to beat.
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
    Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
    Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
    Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited April 2008
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    Onkyo TX-SR605 has 2 in/1 out on HDMI with upconversion if that interests you. They can be had pretty reasonable right now since the 606's are coming down the pike pretty soon and have 4 in/1 out I believe.
    Richard? Who's your favorite Little Rascal? Alfalfa? Or is it........................Spanky?.................................Sinner.
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited April 2008
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    Yamaha 663 can be had for under $400 as well. Stacks up well against the Onk 605 some would say it has the edge. Haven't seen much on the Onk 606 yet but would think they have stepped it up or why release it. So if your not in a hurry it should be looked at.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited April 2008
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    Hmmmm. So what would you guys say to a 605 paired up with a Hsu Ventriloquist system for a budget set up?
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited April 2008
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    I also need a receiver, I have an Outlaw 950 pre/pro and it lacks HDMI and I want to access these lossless tracks with my PS3. I just don't want to spend a lot because I eventually want a pre/pro but there too darn expensive right now so a receiver will have to do.
    If...
    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited April 2008
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    Ron-P wrote: »
    I also need a receiver, I have an Outlaw 950 pre/pro and it lacks HDMI and I want to access these lossless tracks with my PS3. I just don't want to spend a lot because I eventually want a pre/pro but there too darn expensive right now so a receiver will have to do.

    That's my boat too.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited April 2008
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    missing that D2? :)
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
    Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
    Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
    Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited April 2008
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    What's D2?
    If...
    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,637
    edited April 2008
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    The Onkyo is hard to beat right now.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited April 2008
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    unc2701 wrote: »
    missing that D2? :)

    Oh Yeah!:(
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited April 2008
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    Pioneer VSX-1017TXV-K
    High current
    HDMI
    $400.00 or less
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited April 2008
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    Wing - Just an FYI, you have to step up to the onk 705 to get pre-outs..... Might be worth the price increase for that alone (over the 605). It would be for me anyway.

    Good luck and definately share what you end up getting and what your impressions are when it comes in.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited April 2008
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    McLoki wrote: »
    Wing - Just an FYI, you have to step up to the onk 705 to get pre-outs..... Might be worth the price increase for that alone (over the 605). It would be for me anyway.

    Good luck and definately share what you end up getting and what your impressions are when it comes in.

    Michael

    Nah...This will end up a bedroom system someday. The real deal will be separates.:D


    At this point, I am just kicking it around. I may just stay with the TV speakers.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Posts: 168
    edited April 2008
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    how about the denon 2808ci?
    SuperDave
    Yamaha RX-V992 (Center,Rears)
    Adcom GFA-5500 (Mains)
    Denon DVD-1920
    Mitsubishi 40" LCD
    DirecTV DVR Whole House
    Polk LSi25 Mains
    Polk LSiC Center
    Infinity RS1 Rears
    Monster THX Cables
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited April 2008
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    SuperDave wrote: »
    how about the denon 2808ci?

    That looks nice but it's creeping up there dollar wise.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited April 2008
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    I am actually thinking about trying a Yamaha RX-V663.

    Has HDMi (only 2 inputs though),
    Will send all inputs via HDMi - including the on screen display(composite and component only go at 480p, but via HDMI)
    has pre-outs for all channels (and 2 for the sub)
    can be had new for about $350.

    I am sure the amp is not that great in it, but since it has pre-outs, I have that side of the house well in hand... May be worth at least trying out.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited April 2008
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    McLoki wrote: »
    I am actually thinking about trying a Yamaha RX-V663.

    Don't forget decoding of DSD from compatible SACD players, such as the Oppo 980, using HDMI.
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  • Kajun442
    Kajun442 Posts: 34
    edited April 2008
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    I haven't been keeping up on this and I am wondering what are the receiver offerings now that will do HDMI audio PCM or even the new HD surround formats. Are there any reasonably priced ones out there?

    I just ordered the 605 refurb from Club Onkyo for $299. Might be in the price range your looking to spend.

    Jim

    System 1
    Hitachi 57F59A
    Onkyo TX-SR703
    Onkyo DV-CP702
    Onkyo Dx-C390
    Adcom Gfa 555-II
    SDA-2A's
    SVS 25-31 PCI+
    Atrium 45 (Patio)
    Blue Jeans Cables

    System 2
    Sansui 8080
    Pioneer PL-560 TT
    RTA11T
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited April 2008
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    Kajun442 wrote: »
    I just ordered the 605 refurb from Club Onkyo for $299. Might be in the price range your looking to spend.

    Jim[/QU
    Refurb makes me nervous though ....
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • demaples
    demaples Posts: 266
    edited April 2008
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    The deal on an Onkyo 805 at 6th st for $662 with free shipping is awesome.

    Hitachi 50" Plasma full HD 1080--Onkyo 805 AVR
    Rotel RMB-1077 amp--Polk LSic center
    Polk LSi25 fronts--Polk LSi 15 rears
    Genesis G-2800 sides--Polk PSW 650 sub
    APC H15 power conditioner--Netgear digital media player
    Napster external hardrive--Linksys Wireless G router
    Samsung DVD--Blue Jeans wires
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  • Kajun442
    Kajun442 Posts: 34
    edited April 2008
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    Nothing to worry about with refurbs. I read somewhere that they have a lower return rate. I bought all my Onkyo direct from Onkyo. The only problem I had was with the CDP and they swapped it out with another. Very good cust service. You need to join Club Onkyo to get the $299 price. Original price was $364, not bad savings for 10 minutes of time.

    Jim

    System 1
    Hitachi 57F59A
    Onkyo TX-SR703
    Onkyo DV-CP702
    Onkyo Dx-C390
    Adcom Gfa 555-II
    SDA-2A's
    SVS 25-31 PCI+
    Atrium 45 (Patio)
    Blue Jeans Cables

    System 2
    Sansui 8080
    Pioneer PL-560 TT
    RTA11T
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited April 2008
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    Just joined up, $299 is a good deal and it comes with a 1 year parts / labor warranty. The only bummer, no pre-outs, I run all seperate amps. I'd have to step up to the 705 and that's $499. I may go with the 605 and just use that for a year or two until I can find a pre/pro for a decent price.
    If...
    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited April 2008
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    OK. I need some help here. I can't find this from my iPhone and I am at the store.

    Does the Onkyo HTSR800 do multichannel Pcm via HDMI?
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited April 2008
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    Nevermind. It doesn't.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited April 2008
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    Does anyone else have an opinion on the above recommended Pioneer vs the rest?
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,637
    edited April 2008
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    I'd buy the Onkyo over Pioneer, no hesitation.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • izafar
    izafar Posts: 822
    edited April 2008
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    I am running Onkyo 605 for more then 6 months now and so I am very happy. Some might call me nuts, but I am driving a pair of LSi15s as mains with this and it gets the job done very honorably.
    -izafar

    Goldenear Technology Triton 1 - Benchmark AHB2 - Benchmark LA4 - Auralic Vega - Auralic Aries Mini - Marantz TT-15S1 - Clearaudio Nano
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,637
    edited April 2008
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    Of course it does, it's not THAT hard to drive. Rock on Izafar!
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited April 2008
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    McLoki wrote: »
    I am actually thinking about trying a Yamaha RX-V663.

    Has HDMi (only 2 inputs though),
    Will send all inputs via HDMi - including the on screen display(composite and component only go at 480p, but via HDMI)
    has pre-outs for all channels (and 2 for the sub)
    can be had new for about $350.

    I am sure the amp is not that great in it, but since it has pre-outs, I have that side of the house well in hand... May be worth at least trying out.

    Michael

    I am sure the amp is not that great in it

    McLoki, the pre-outs is what did it for me. Also 4 ohm rated (for the front mains only) will decode True Hd, DTS master audio and DTS HD Audio. Pure Direct for 2 ch. and believe it or not the amp does not sound all that bad for
    <$400. I have a B-stock Emo LPA1 heading my way, so for $399 + $399 I think I have probably scored my best audio deal of my life.

    wingnut It sounds like you are looking for this to use as a pre-pro for a short time (maybe I misunderstood) but I don't think that Pioneer has pre-outs either. Haven't heard the onks but a lot of happy people with them, I always kind of liked the sound from the older Pioneer's, this is my first Yamaha, and so far very pleased. (+) No HDMI hand shake or compatibility issues, no heat issues, (-) the remote is kind of lame IMO, the manual will leave you shaking your head and re-reading, for some the fact that 1080 component in can only be passed component out is an issue but did not effect me.
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