B&K On it's way

rodneyat
rodneyat Posts: 67
edited May 2003 in Electronics
After an extensive search and a lot of store visits, I decided to get a B&K AVR 507. I initially was deciding between the Pioneer Elite 49txi and the Sunfire Ultimate. A couple of weeks ago I was able to do a head-to-head of the two and gave the nudge to the Pioneer. Then decided to take a look at the B&K. Did a head-to-head the other day in another store and really liked the sound of the B&K better. It does not have all of the bells and whistles of the Elite but the sound was better to my ears. So, I have one on the way and it should be in by mid next week. The shame of it all is that I will be out of town until Friday. So, it will have to wait until next weekend before I can hook it all up. I can't wait!
Polk RT 800i mains, CS 400i center, FX 500i surrounds, RT 35i rear centers, Definitive Supercube II, Yamaha RX-V3800, Samsung PN58C8000
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited May 2003
    Congrats man! That's a major upgrade!
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited May 2003
    Yeah, no kidding, nice pick up. Let us know how you like it after you've had the chance to use it for a while.
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited May 2003
    Nice upgrade Rodney. Congrats.

    Your system is very similar to my system a few months ago. I had a Yamaha RX-V1300 with RT speakers. I upgraded to Rotel / LSi (plan on a center too soon).

    Just curious as to why the Yamaha didn't tickle your fancy anymore. Wondering if its the same opinion that I had without bashing the yammer (not a bad receiver for its price).

    P.
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  • rodneyat
    rodneyat Posts: 67
    edited May 2003
    I have been very happy with Yamaha receivers for a number of years now. I had a couple of things that made me look to make a move. 7.1, DD EX, and THX support were the main driving factors. More power was a pretty big factor as well. Not that I need more volume but better sound by having more power. Also, looking for something a little warmer sounding as well. Still, I think in the under $1500 category the Yamaha receivers are some of the best out there. I think they have just missed the boat on some of the newer technologies. They are going down the front effects path rather than 7.1 and nobody is really doing that. I actually looked at the Rotel RSP 1066, RB 1050 and 1075 together for 7.1 and really liked it. The pricing came out to pretty comparable to the B&K. Soundwise, I felt they were pretty comparable as well. A lot of it came down to space. I really do not have the space or facilities, at this point, for 2 power amps and a processor and the RSX 1075 had good power but I would still have to add a RB 1050 and take up a lot of space. So, sticking with the integrated path, at this point. We will see how it goes!
    Polk RT 800i mains, CS 400i center, FX 500i surrounds, RT 35i rear centers, Definitive Supercube II, Yamaha RX-V3800, Samsung PN58C8000
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited May 2003
    Rodney, congrats! you'll love your new baby!
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited May 2003
    The family grows every single day
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited May 2003
    rodneyat

    Not familiar with the B&K but the receiver sounds like an absolute killer through any forum reads! Good Luck.

    Mantis....More shirts!!
    suds, suds and more suds!
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited May 2003
    Originally posted by mantis
    The family grows every single day
    ... and they grow up so fast these days don't they? :D

    As for the shirts... I think sbc is taken dammit.
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited May 2003
    I tcan be taken all it wants man,no harm in using it again.......if it works......

    You know picking the right receiver or preamp and amp for ones system isn't easy.There is so much to look at.
    Soundquality
    Features
    connectability
    reliable
    upgradeable
    built quality
    compatability
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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