Trying to choose a receiver

bholicki
bholicki Posts: 8
edited July 2010 in Electronics
I am looking into a receiver for my set up. I am looking for something that will be the best for what I got and possibly for a future upgrade. I have heard great things about pioneer so I am leaning that way right now. My knowledge about speakers and such is limited, so I am trusting you guys will point me in the right direction. My speakers are TSi300's for my fronts, CS20 for the center, PSW110 for the sub, and TSi100's for the surrounds.

Thanks!
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited July 2010
    I don't know your budget so I'm going to recommend what I consider the best, NAD! You can get a great one used for under $1K.
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  • dfledezma
    dfledezma Posts: 148
    edited July 2010
    +1 for NAD. I´m more than happy with my T747, and I´m using TSi300 and TSi100 as well. Maybe you can get a T765 or even a T755 if only plan to use 5.1

    Just make sure you get an AVR with preouts, I did the mistake of getting one without pre outputs and regretted it later but fortunately now I have my NAD!
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    i have a Denon 2311ci. i just got it less than a week ago. i just want more.
    mole'
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited July 2010
    The new '11 series Denons are quite appealing. Though I'd make the jump to the 3311 for Network connectivity and preouts. Plus it has a 3-yr warranty!
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  • lessthanzero
    lessthanzero Posts: 31
    edited July 2010
    I am a huge fan of Pioneer Elite. Came over to Pioneer Elite from the Onkyo camp, and I'm never looking back..........
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited July 2010
    For me its Pioneer Elite, Harman Kardon or the higher end Onkyo's. I would love to get my ears on Nad or some Sunfire seperates though. We need to know your budget to make a decent recommendation.
    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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  • bholicki
    bholicki Posts: 8
    edited July 2010
    domflane wrote: »
    We need to know your budget to make a decent recommendation.

    What I really want is a pioneer elite. Like I said, I really don't know too much about this stuff. All I know I want it to sound great. Right now I have an onkyo tx-sr707. Not really satisfied. Thats why I am looking for something better. But, I don't really want to spend over $1000. I see you guys recommending the SC series of the Elites. What do you think of the VSX series?
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited July 2010
    bholicki wrote: »
    What I really want is a pioneer elite. Like I said, I really don't know too much about this stuff. All I know I want it to sound great. Right now I have an onkyo tx-sr707. Not really satisfied. Thats why I am looking for something better. But, I don't really want to spend over $1000. I see you guys recommending the SC series of the Elites. What do you think of the VSX series?


    I have an older VSX-49TXi Pioneer Elite reciever and I would not part with it. It is older and does not have HDMI but aside from that it is a fine reciever. I bought it used and it was in like new condition. Don't be afraid to look at the used market. There are some great VSX series out there.

    I'm not sure whether your in Canada orthe US but here is an example of a great reciever that can be purchased used;

    http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/184532-minty_pioneer_elite_vsx_56txi_thx_home_theater_receiver/

    Good Luck
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • bholicki
    bholicki Posts: 8
    edited July 2010
    Rick88 wrote: »
    I am going to recommend that you purchase a seperate amp instead of a new receiver.


    What exactly does a separate amp do to make the the sound quality better. I see people talk about this all the time. I just never understood the process.
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  • bholicki
    bholicki Posts: 8
    edited July 2010
    Also, could you show me some examples of some decent amps that would suit me.
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  • geebolt
    geebolt Posts: 215
    edited July 2010
    I agree with Rick88.
    I got an Emotiva XPA-5 200wpc 5 channel amp and using an Onkyo 807 as a pre-pro. Very pleased with the extra headroom. Listener fatigue is no longer a problem, either. Smoother, more dynamics, faster transients, and more volume! It works very well with my RTI A7's
    Fronts: Polk RTi A7's
    Center: Polk CSi A6
    Surrounds: Polk TSi500's
    Subwoofer:Polk DSW Pro 500, Emotiva Ultra 12
    Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5
    Processor/AVR: Emotiva UMC-1
    DAC: Emotiva XDA-1
    CD player:Emotiva ERC-1
    Blu-Ray: Oppo BDP-93
    Turntable: Kenwood KD-500
    Tonearm: Polk-Mayware Formula 4
    Cartridge: Shure M97-XE
    Television: Sony KDL-55EX500
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  • nedh84
    nedh84 Posts: 143
    edited July 2010
    bholicki wrote: »
    What exactly does a separate amp do to make the the sound quality better. I see people talk about this all the time. I just never understood the process.

    It gives your speakers clean steady power. Typically AVRs don't have the juice to give the greatest sound quality. There are some exceptions of course. Some AVRs have ample power but its a rare thing
    HT and Music Rig
    Receiver- NAD T765 HD
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds side- Polk Audio Monitor 60
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW505

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    T.V.- 40" Sony Bravia LCD 1080P
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3
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