I want a Receiver

reeltrouble1
reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
edited September 2009 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Well I suppose its just time to start thinking about updating the Reel Time Theater Rack, I need a used receiver from a trusted Polkie, guess I need to bite the bullet and get something with HDMI along with the ability to decode the HD formats now available, the later the version of HDMI I suppose the better and it needs to have pre-outs, for seven channels.

For common used pieces I typically pay 1/3 the cost of new. No Rush as my present reciever works fine, so if you are thinking about upgrading I can wait for an older unit.

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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2009
    I'm interesting in getting your Onkyo 787 avr, when you update this.

    But I need to ask why, as your 787 seems to be a great pre/pro.

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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited September 2009
    Why not bite the bullet and just get a good dedicated pre-pro?
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2009
    DJ7--I want to try the new movie formats
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  • Zeros
    Zeros Posts: 940
    edited September 2009
    disneyjoe7 wrote: »
    I'm interesting in getting your Onkyo 787 avr, when you update this.

    But I need to ask why, as your 787 seems to be a great pre/pro.

    I would guess this part:

    "get something with HDMI along with the ability to decode the HD formats now available"
    My Basement / Home Theater Room
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2009
    DJ7--I want to try the new movie sound formats, I want to hook my sat. up with HDMI as well and I bought a cheapie blu-ray thingy.

    Shack--likely more than I want to spend, HT is lo-fi and I never listen to music on the Rig, sure the Lci are terrific but its still HT.

    If I cant find one I will just wait some more, the TV picture already looks good on the Pioneer Elite and the sound on Dolby Digital/DTS is excellent. That DLP I had at the Fest was great but like many DLP the light engine took a major dump and failed so after some poor service from Mit, I just had my TV dealer give me something different, been very happy with the Pioneer plasma, I will end up with something like Matt had with a motor screen and projector for movies and the TV for sports, etc.

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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2009
    Hmm... I forgot about the HDMI thing on the older Onkyo avr, I wish to buy a fairly sweet avr to give it to another person for a gift. Without the HDMI I don't think it will work. :(

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited September 2009
    Think it over, is HT even worth the effort? :)
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited September 2009
    madmax wrote:
    Think it over, is HT even worth the effort? :)
    madmax

    Having been in Ted's HT viewing LOTR (and other movies), the answer is a resounding...YES!
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • GMiller
    GMiller Posts: 123
    edited September 2009
    I've just updated an older yamaha 5.1 to an HK 7.2 that will do DTS and True HD, with pre-outs. 250 shipped.

    I researched it quite a bit first, and it looks like there have been some HDMI compatability problems requiring firmware updates and specific source/AVR/display power-up orders, but I can work around it. These come with the latest firmware.

    On fleabay search for the Harman audio store.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2009
    Sorry, G, I gotta have 7.1, I mean if you going to do it........well, 7.1 or 7.2 for the twin Polk woofs.

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  • GMiller
    GMiller Posts: 123
    edited September 2009
    I didn't mean to suggest or put forth my old Yamaha as a replacement, but rather a cheap alternative into 7.2 HD surround such as the AVR 254 available cheap on HK's ebay store.

    I'm fiddling with mine now. Need some additional cabling before I can give an update on how it works in my application.

    Good luck.
    Greg
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited September 2009
    Greg may be right. Something like the HK AVR 247 might just be the ticket. Probably a decent pre for less than 4 bills...basically new. I would have no problems with a refurb and have owned several that have lasted for years. It seems to have all the bells and whistles...all the Dolby and DTS stuff, pre-outs, HDMI, etc...

    http://www.harmanaudio.com/search_browse/product_detail.asp?urlMaterialNumber=AVR%20247-Z&status=
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2009
    Shack,

    Would that do Blu Ray DVD audio?

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • GMiller
    GMiller Posts: 123
    edited September 2009
    The 254 does TruHD and DTS. Check the AVS forums or search for HK 254 HDMI compatability issues first, however, as a lot of units were returned because of old firmware. Supposedly the new firmware couldn't be updated to the most recent version because of "loader issues", so the refurb units had that done at the factory. I haven't been through all that yet with mine, but I'll let folks know if there are problems.
    Greg
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2009
    But why go over to HK over a low end Elite Pioneer?


    Also why did Pioneer drop the i-Link, it's only on the high end Elite what $7k, where you could find it in the 84 or 94 older Elite avr.

    http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/HomeEntertainment/AV-Receivers/EliteReceivers/VSX-84TXSi?tab=D

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • GMiller
    GMiller Posts: 123
    edited September 2009
    For me it was price. I've had HK products before, like the amp sections. The low end Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH looks like a winner, as does the non elite VSX-819H-K at 300.
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  • RandyBox
    RandyBox Posts: 125
    edited September 2009
    Bought a refurb H/K 347 ($225) and love it! Has the pre-outs and sounds much more powerful than the rated 55WPC....

    Regards,
    Randy
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,195
    edited September 2009
    I might got the perfect piece for you. PM sent.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • criverajr
    criverajr Posts: 1,675
    edited September 2009
    Post the piece here mantis, tells us what you got and what you carry maybe someother members might be interested in acquiring something you may carry.

    CRj
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2009
    criverajr wrote: »
    Post the piece here mantis, tells us what you got and what you carry maybe someother members might be interested in acquiring something you may carry.

    CRj
    If you read or posted outside the flea market you would know.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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