Receiver woes....

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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    Rick88 wrote: »
    Wise decision to make sure they are an authorized dealer. In fact I'm ashamed I forgot to remind you to check.:o

    all good.


    i asked when we were talking. he said heck ya blah blah blah

    SOLD!

    anyone wanna buy a 2 week old Denon 2311ci????
    mole'
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited July 2010
    Where did you buy it? Perhaps you could return it?
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    Where did you buy it? Perhaps you could return it?

    Bestbuy.com

    did not think about that.
    mole'
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  • kingtut
    kingtut Posts: 813
    edited July 2010
    mole' wrote: »
    all good.


    i asked when we were talking. he said heck ya blah blah blah

    SOLD!

    anyone wanna buy a 2 week old Denon 2311ci????

    Be sure to check here for an authorized dealer http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/FindStore
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  • RowdyUSP40
    RowdyUSP40 Posts: 6
    edited August 2010
    Was the Denon 3311ci selling for $599 on Amazon? If so, was it just for a short time or what? I never saw it that low before, any info would be appreciated.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    RowdyUSP40 wrote: »
    Was the Denon 3311ci selling for $599 on Amazon? If so, was it just for a short time or what? I never saw it that low before, any info would be appreciated.

    ya, there was 6 of them i think. ill look for them again.

    you can get the Pioneer Elite SC-05 for 699 on audiogon tho

    EDIT:
    looks like all of them sold at that price.
    mole'
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited August 2010
    NAD . . .did I mention NAD? If not NAD!
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    i already ordered a Pioneer Elite SC-07
    mole'
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  • RowdyUSP40
    RowdyUSP40 Posts: 6
    edited August 2010
    mole' wrote: »
    ya, there was 6 of them i think. ill look for them again.

    you can get the Pioneer Elite SC-05 for 699 on audiogon tho

    EDIT:
    looks like all of them sold at that price.

    Thanks mole'
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  • jayman_1975
    jayman_1975 Posts: 672
    edited August 2010
    u shoulda had a listen to Nad or Arcam. There is a reason why they are a step above the run of the mill denon, hk, yamaha etc.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    jayman_1975 wrote: »
    u shoulda had a listen to Nad or Arcam. There is a reason why they are a step above the run of the mill denon, hk, yamaha etc.

    dont know anyone with one, and not of the shops around here carry them. well that i know of
    mole'
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited August 2010
    mole' wrote: »
    dont know anyone with one, and not of the shops around here carry them. well that i know of

    Well if you still want an NAD I have a freind who has a brick & mortar store that is an authorized NAD dealer but they're not listed on his website. He sells Arcam too.

    PM me if you are interested because I can get you a considerable discount.

    http://www.questforsound.com/amps.htm

    Joe:)
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Well if you still want an NAD I have a freind who has a brick & mortar store that is an authorized NAD dealer but they're not listed on his website. He sells Arcam too.

    PM me if you are interested because I can get you a considerable discount.

    http://www.questforsound.com/amps.htm

    Joe:)

    ill check them out.

    thanks
    mole'
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  • TORI3
    TORI3 Posts: 234
    edited August 2010
    Rick88 wrote: »
    Well I have the Pioneer -23 and I can easily recommend it. It does everything well IMO and I am very picky. It may not have the bells & whistles of some others but it is a very fine sounding receiver. And it's very pretty too I might add. More than once have I bought a receiver and returned it a few days later because I didn't like it and this one isn't going anywhere for quite a while (until I decide to go to a dedicated pre-pro).

    Having said that the Marantz and Denon are good choices too.

    Like you, I was debating between the 807, 7002, and Elite 23. I can't tell you how many hours I researched AVS and this forum.

    It eventually came down to the 7002 and 23. In all honesty I would have pulled the trigger on the 7002 ($599) if it weren't for a stroll at a local Magnolia Hi-Fi (inside Best Buy). They had a display model for $620...with a four year Best Buy warranty it came out to roughly the mid $700s (including tax).

    Someone earlier stated that the new line of Elites, except for the SC models, don't have preouts. I'm not too sure about this...take a look VSX33 below:
    http://pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/HomeEntertainment/AV-Receivers/EliteReceivers/ci.VSX-33.Kuro

    One of the few reviews of VSX23:
    http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/pioneer-electronics-vsx-23txh

    Whichever receiver you purchase, they're all solid buys...really can't go wrong...unless ya get a lemon.
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  • TORI3
    TORI3 Posts: 234
    edited August 2010
    Oops, looks like you found one.
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    2CH: CJ MF2300, Parasound P3, PS Audio DLIII, Wadia 170i, Music Hall Maverick, Sierra-1s, Sunfire HRS8
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2010
    mole' wrote: »
    i just picked up a new Denon 2311ci. works good so far. but a lil low on the power output. i did not know it does not come with Pre Outs for an ext Amp. so long story short, i wanna get another AVR that has Pre outs.

    im looking at the Onkyo 708, 808 and 807.

    or just trade in my 2311ci and get the 3311ci

    never, ever, ever buy a AVR without pre outs.. or i'll b*tch slap you :p
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  • jdwmap
    jdwmap Posts: 116
    edited August 2010
    VSX-32 also shows preouts from the images.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    danger boy wrote: »
    never, ever, ever buy a AVR without pre outs.. or i'll b*tch slap you :p

    i now know this.


    sorry master
    mole'
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited August 2010
    You'll love the Elite SC-07, its a beautiful AVR with tons of great features. I gotta tell you mole, I envy your buying habits in a bad way. A month on the forum and you have 7 feedbacks. That has to be some kind of a record. If I had your budget, I'd seriously be looking into an RTiA9 based rig. I saw that you're considering $300 AQ speaker wires? Upgrade the speakers first! You're having problems with your Monitors anyway and your other gear is several steps above the Monitor series . . just saying. Energetic new members are always fun. Good luck,

    Dom
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    domflane wrote: »
    You'll love the Elite SC-07, its a beautiful AVR with tons of great features. I gotta tell you mole, I envy your buying habits in a bad way. A month on the forum and you have 7 feedbacks. That has to be some kind of a record. If I had your budget, I'd seriously be looking into an RTiA9 based rig. I saw that you're considering $300 AQ speaker wires? Upgrade the speakers first! You're having problems with your Monitors anyway and your other gear is several steps above the Monitor series . . just saying. Energetic new members are always fun. Good luck,

    Dom

    cant wait to get the SC-07. i need to check the tracking so i can make sure im home for it.

    thanks for the kind words man. :D i have been looking for some better NEW speakers. dont think ill buy used speakers again. not that it was Grims fault in any way. the LSi 25 look nice. so does the RTi a9

    and i really have 10 feedbacks.
    mole'
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    Rick88 wrote: »
    LOL! I thought it was funny you had over 500 posts in a month as well. I've been here over 5 years and don't have 300 posts yet. :eek:

    ;)

    i need a bigger inbox. i fill it up all the time.
    mole'
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    i was about to say.


    all the SC models have Pre outs.
    mole'
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    Rick88 wrote: »
    Hey mole', when are you expecting your -07 to arrive?

    tracking shows this Friday.

    no updates from UPS on the Monitor 70s
    mole'
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    2 Pioneer Elite boxes and a box from Monoprice just showed up

    Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy for me!!!
    mole'
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited August 2010
    Pics. We want them!
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    this is a nice looking AVR. its twice the weight of the Denon.

    i have it all hooked up, also have the Acurus 250x3 going to my front Monitor 50 and CS2. AVR powering the rear Monitor 40s. the controls are different then the Denon. Denon seemed easier to setup and had the nice on screen display.

    turned everything on. took a few minutes to figure it out but set it on tuner. it seemed like it to more volume to get music to come out.
    hooked up the BDP-23 to put Avatar on. i watched it last night with the fam so the sounds are fresh in my head. man this BDP is SLOW. i did all the setup and everythiung for it.

    watching AVATAR now and i dont hear much of an upgrade. volume with the AMP on seems to be lower.

    anything i should be looking at or might be doing wrong?

    ill take some pics for you guys
    mole'
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited August 2010
    It takes awhile to properly setup, don't expect things to be running at optimal performance right out of the box or within minutes time of getting it.

    Get familiar with everything. I find joy in doing that whenever I get a new piece of gear :D
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    It takes awhile to properly setup, don't expect things to be running at optimal performance right out of the box or within minutes time of getting it.

    Get familiar with everything. I find joy in doing that whenever I get a new piece of gear :D

    ya i know.


    i guess i was just thinking with the AMP hooked up, the AQ ICs it would make a big difference.
    mole'
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited August 2010
    jayman_1975 wrote: »
    I would get the Marantz over the Denon. It's the only Brand i would consider (other than Arcam of course)if i had to go back to a reciever. I had a Denon 3805 and liked it a fair bit but i was so jealous over my brother in law's Marantz sr6300. That thing sounded awesome! More musical than the Denon.

    More musical that a Denon 3805? Maybe by a bit? But not much. Those older Denons are IMO better than a lot of the newer models. And I've heard the Marantz 5003, 6003 (I assume we're talking about surround receivers and not 2 channel receivers because there is no 6300 unless that's an ancient receiver?) many times while I was in China....with KEF, B&W, Klipsch, Dali speakers (it sounded best with the Dalis?). Actually I found the Marantz a tad brighter than an 'older' Denon. Nonetheless I think the Marantz is a fine choice (agreed).

    cnh
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited August 2010
    mole' wrote: »
    ya i know.


    i guess i was just thinking with the AMP hooked up, the AQ ICs it would make a big difference.

    I wouldn't expect too much of a difference since you're using Monitor-series speakers. Always read that they don't need much power to really sing. Alot of people are happy having them hooked up to AVR's.

    I would expect you to hear some difference though listening to 2-channel/direct mode. More detail+better dynamics? Those were the most apparent differences when I went from AVR to external amp.
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