HELP With AV Decision

orrb_05
orrb_05 Posts: 215
edited October 2010 in Electronics
Here are the contenders:

Onkyo TX-NR3007 @ $1075
Sony STR-DA6400ES @1099
Yamaha RX-V3900 @843
Pioneer Elite SC-27 @1139

Maybe Yamaha RX-A2000 @ 1199

3d is not a must have - the price is just in the ball park with the A2000.

Any recommendations on the receivers listed will be great. I am leaning ever so slightly toward the Pioneer because of the ICE amplification.

If there are any others that would come in under $1500 please advise. These are just a starting point.

I'll be running RTi12s - CSi5 - RTi6s - Velodyne Optimum 12 for HT and a pair of Swan D2.1SE for stereo/music. If the Swans really sway me (I don't have them yet) I may end up with the entire Swan D series for my HT as well.

Thanks Polk folks...
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  • orrb_05
    orrb_05 Posts: 215
    edited October 2010
    Forgot to add that my listening preferences are 50/50 for music/HT. So the receiver needs to deliver on both ends.

    Currently using a Sony STR-DA5000es - VERY nice sounding on HT and music.
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  • TORI3
    TORI3 Posts: 234
    edited October 2010
    I have an Elite matched with my RTi series and the sound is very dynamic for HT. It's also good for music (better than the Onkyo 607), but not as good as my old HK 240.

    If you read around on this and other forums, you'll find that the Elite line is highly regarded in the receiver world...but it all depends on your system.
    HT: RTi8s, CSi3, RTi4s, HSU ULS-15, Pioneer Elite VSX-23TXH, Sunfire Cinema Seven.
    2CH: CJ MF2300, Parasound P3, PS Audio DLIII, Wadia 170i, Music Hall Maverick, Sierra-1s, Sunfire HRS8
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  • orrb_05
    orrb_05 Posts: 215
    edited October 2010
    TORI3,

    The sc-27 got really good reviews and the PQLS along with the ICE amps make it hard to discount.

    I can get the sc-37 for $250 more than the sc-27. Just don't know if the amount jusrifies the HDMI upgrade for 3D - plus I'm not sure I'll even go the 3D route.

    Thanks for the reply - I'm still leaning toward the Elite sc-27:D
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  • orrb_05
    orrb_05 Posts: 215
    edited October 2010
    Went with the Yamaha - couldn't pass on the price.

    Here is the promo code: EMCZYZN64

    48hr sale only started today 10/12
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  • CCNJ
    CCNJ Posts: 384
    edited October 2010
    orrb_05 wrote: »
    Went with the Yamaha - couldn't pass on the price.

    Here is the promo code: EMCZYZN64

    48hr sale only started today 10/12
    Nice purchase. I'm in the market for a new receiver to use as a pre/pro and am considering some of the same models that you were. Good luck with the Z7 and let us know how you like it.
    Rig1 - Totem Hawks, Benchmark HDR, Parasound A21, Sonus, Samsung 52 LCD, Audioquest Type4
    Rig2 - LFD LE IV Integrated, Harbeth P3ESR, Rega Dac, MF V-Link, IMAC, Audioquest Type4
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  • PrazVT
    PrazVT Posts: 1,607
    edited October 2010
    Congrats :)
    Dali Optikon 1Mk2
    NAD D3020 V2
    Schiit Bifrost 2/64

    ..the rest are headphone setups.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited October 2010
    PrazVT wrote: »
    Congrats :)
    As he says... Congrats on your new acquisition :)
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • orrb_05
    orrb_05 Posts: 215
    edited October 2010
    Received the Z7 today and did a quick set-up just to make sure all is well. Once I get a chance to conduct a proper set-up I'll leave some comments - sound really nice as is though and looks great with my Yamaha SA-CD player.

    Next in bound are the SWAN D2.1 SE speakers in Birds-eye Maple, Sony BDP-S1000ES, and Harmony 1100 all due tomorrow - 'cmon UPS dude!!
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