receiver suggestions

jp4smiles@yahoo
jp4smiles@yahoo Posts: 10
edited April 2009 in Electronics
im looking to upgrade in the near future. my current Onkyo TX SV717PRO does not do my system justice. i have my RTi12's Bi-Amped with the three lower drivers powered by the B&K 125.2 sadly with the Onkyo powering the mids and the tweeter things get distorted. then i have my PSW350 in the front left corner, and my PSW1000 in the rear right corner. i intend on upgrading to the the whole LSi line up.

With that said what do you guys recommend for my current/future system needs. and do you guys think i should dump my B&K Amp?
Receiver: Pioneer SC-05
Amplifier: B&K 125.2 S2
Floor Standing: RTi12
Center: LSiC
Front: RT15i
Sub1: PSW1000
Sub2: PSW350
Sub3: PSW505




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  • Mike21
    Mike21 Posts: 252
    edited April 2009
    how about keeping the b&k for the surrounds and adding a 3 channel amp (like, Emotiva) or 3 Outlaw monos?

    Mike
    ____________________________________________
    Home Theater 32"LG LCD; Comcast; 7.1 Onkyo 805; Fronts: Polk M50s; Center: Polk CS2; Sides: Polk M40s; Rear: B&W LM1s; Subs: (2) Sony 12" x 100w; Samsung 1500BDP; Toshiba A-2 HD-DVDP.
    PC stereo: Viper custom PC: Windows XP; ASIO4ALL; JRiver Jukebox> Pop Pulse USB to S/PDIF conv> Monarchy DIP > Musiland MD10 DAC > Parasound 2100 pre> Aragon 4004 MKII amp> Dali Ikon6 towers; Sunfire True Sub; PSA Duet, Ultimate outlet and Noise Harvestors.
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  • jp4smiles@yahoo
    jp4smiles@yahoo Posts: 10
    edited April 2009
    hey Mike,
    how do you like the 7.1 Onkyo 805, does it do well with music and movies? and have you noticed anything you dont like about it?
    Receiver: Pioneer SC-05
    Amplifier: B&K 125.2 S2
    Floor Standing: RTi12
    Center: LSiC
    Front: RT15i
    Sub1: PSW1000
    Sub2: PSW350
    Sub3: PSW505




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  • jp4smiles@yahoo
    jp4smiles@yahoo Posts: 10
    edited April 2009
    alright mike thanks for posting, im definitely going to keep my b&k for the surrounds (thanks for the idea). and im gonna go with the Pioneer Elite SC-05 (it's half off on amazon) unless someone has had a seriously bad experience with this product. anyone?
    Receiver: Pioneer SC-05
    Amplifier: B&K 125.2 S2
    Floor Standing: RTi12
    Center: LSiC
    Front: RT15i
    Sub1: PSW1000
    Sub2: PSW350
    Sub3: PSW505




    "Any technology distinguishable from magic is insufficiently advanced."
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited April 2009
    Hi,

    I know Mike pretty well, so I can tell you he loves his Onkyo for movies but he uses his Dali Icon 6s and Sunfire sub as his two channel rig powered by the Aragon amp/Parasound Pre/pro. The Onkyo is great with the Polk M-series he's running...but the Dalis need more POWER.

    Feel free to yell at me for speaking for you Mike?

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited April 2009
    jp4smiles@yahoo wrote: »
    alright mike thanks for posting, im definitely going to keep my b&k for the surrounds (thanks for the idea). and im gonna go with the Pioneer Elite SC-05 (it's half off on amazon) unless someone has had a seriously bad experience with this product. anyone?


    See Mantis (Dan's) threads on ICE-power and ICE Club. I've heard those Pioneers, they're nice receivers...very neutral sounding. Not all of us absolutely love 'neutral'! But so far, no one has given the Pioneers any real negatives. Even though I prefer 'warmer' sound like the Onkyo; I still like the Pioneers which are not really as warm.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • polkapolka
    polkapolka Posts: 145
    edited April 2009
    jp4smiles@yahoo wrote: »
    alright mike thanks for posting, im definitely going to keep my b&k for the surrounds (thanks for the idea). and im gonna go with the Pioneer Elite SC-05 (it's half off on amazon) unless someone has had a seriously bad experience with this product. anyone?

    Hi jp4smiles, great question. If you are pricing the 05, take a look at Audiogon item #1243353132. They have it for $699.

    Matt
    Mitsubishi 60" HD LDP
    Polk RTI-A3 L/R
    Csi-a4 CC
    Polk CSW 10 Sub
    Pio. Elite VSX-03
    Pioneer BDP-51FD Blu-Ray
    Polk Fxi3s for surround.[/SIZE]
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2009
    With those 12s I would suggest SC05 or the 07 from Pioneer Elite
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  • digitalvideo
    digitalvideo Posts: 983
    edited April 2009
    As some on here already know, I own a Pioneer SC-05 and it's a great reciever, have had no problems with it and decodes all the latest formats, it's hooked up to a 7.1 surround system. My Pioneer BDP-05fd, Comcast cable and Pioneer Elite Kurp plasma are all hooked up to it. I would checkout the Pioneer SC-05 or 07 or even a Denon, they make very good recievers too. I guess it matters on your price range and what you're willing to spend. But around $800 for an SC-05 I think is a great price IMO.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited April 2009
    Is HDMI a must for the system?

    No doubt the B&K will crush the Oinker for SQ, the timing, coherence, circuit topology are different, you may be better off not bi-amping. Perhaps using the B&K for your fronts and Onk for the rest.

    RT1
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