What Receiver for RTi A'5 & CSi A6

Murray1
Murray1 Posts: 193
edited December 2009 in Electronics
Thinking around the $500 price range. Eventually will get some matching rears. Let me know your suggestions guys. Thanks for your input.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2009
    +1 Onkyo 805/806.
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  • superjunior
    superjunior Posts: 1,632
    edited December 2009
    the pio elite 92 or 94 would also do a nice job and be within your budget
    panasonic th-50pz85u
    pioneer elite vsx-92txh
    pioneer elite bdp-05fd
    emotiva xpa-3
    monster power hdp 2550
    sa 8300 hd dvr
    sda 2b's
    fronts - rti a9's
    center - csi a6
    surrounds - fxi a6's
    sub - polk dsw pro 600
    harmony one
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  • Murray1
    Murray1 Posts: 193
    edited December 2009
    Thanks guys for the input. On another thread, I learned that the A5's are very bright and that Harman Kardon or Marantz may warm them up a bit. Any suggestions on brand and model. Seems like output power on HK receivers is very low and I do not want to have to add an amp to this configuration. Thanks again.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2009
    Are you using them for music or home theater?
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  • packetjones
    packetjones Posts: 1,059
    edited December 2009
    I have a HK 254 with my A5's. I think it sounds really good. It has pre-outs so i "can" add an amp in the future if i want to. HK rates the power on their amps differently than most of the other companies. I was worried about my HK as well before i purchased my A5's but was assured that it would be fine and indeed it was.

    In you r price range just about any receiver will work good. I would suggest either a HK, Pioneer, Onkyo, or Dennon. Their are many others out there so just find one that has the features that you want. I would get one that has pre-outs so you can build on it in the future and not have to purchase a new one if you want more power later.
    Front - RTiA5's
    Rear - RTiA3's
    Center - CSiA4
    Sub - PSW110
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited December 2009
    + 1 for the HK. My 354 has no problem with the A5's and its only 75 WPC. Harman Kardon under rates their power compared to most of the other brands. You can easily find a 354 for less than $500 on their ebay store. I'd say its performance would be very comparable to the Onkyo 805, and it warms up the A5's nicely.
    Home Theater
    RTiA5 - CSiA6 - FXiA6 - PSW650 - Pioneer Elite SC-55 - Carver AV-505 - Sony 46" 120Hz - Monster HP 2400 - Xbox 360 - Playstation 3
    2 Channel
    Polk RTA 15TL - Harman Kardon HK3485 - HK DVD48 - Signal Cable IC's and speaker cables
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited December 2009
    I would recommend the Onkyo 805/806. I have an 806 and love mine. Both have pre-outs for adding an external amp, an upgrade your RTi's will thank you for.



    -Jeff
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


    2 CH rig (in progress)
    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

    It's not that I'm insensitive, I just don't care.. :D
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited December 2009
    Murray1 wrote: »
    Thanks guys for the input. On another thread, I learned that the A5's are very bright and that Harman Kardon or Marantz may warm them up a bit. Any suggestions on brand and model. Seems like output power on HK receivers is very low and I do not want to have to add an amp to this configuration. Thanks again.

    The H/K 254 and 354 have been mentioned or the newer 3600.

    Marantz any model from the 5000 series up depending on your budget?

    I, agree, if you like warm you should think about the above...Rtis will sound a little bright even with the Onkyo even though I have one and I like Onkyos quite a lot!

    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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