3D Capable Receivers

Shicks18
Shicks18 Posts: 397
edited November 2011 in Electronics
It has definitely been a while since I last posted on these forums. I have been out of the electronic market for a while... until now. I recently purchased a 55" LED 3D TV with the intentions of only watching TV in 2D. Well, much to my surprise, ESPN 3D is unbelievable.

I currently have my cable video plugged into TV and audio plugged into receiver to enjoy my 3D and LSi9's at the same time. However, I am also buying a new 3D Blu Ray Player and want to run the Cable and Blu Ray all the way through my receiver.

My main needs in this new 3D Capable Receiver would be just for HDMI 1.4 and Pre-Outs. For something budget friendly (around $300), what would you experts recommend?

Thanks
TV: LG 55LW5600
Pre: Marantz SR6001
Front Amp: Parasound HCA-1000A
Center Amp: Marantz MA500
Mains: Polk LSi9
Center: Polk LSiC
Sub: HSU VTF-3 MK-2
Games: Xbox360 and PS3
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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited November 2011
    If you find it for $300, let me know cause I'll take one. Kidding aside, look into the Pioneer 1121 or Onkyo 7 series (has pre outs I think). I'm using a Denon 890 w/o pre outs and still kick myself for that oversight. I think some of the Yamaha AVR are prob the least expensive to have a pre out option, but if you stretch budget to $500-650 you will find several suitable choice.
    2-ch System: Parasound P/LD 2000 pre, Parasound HCA-1000 amp, Parasound T/DQ Tuner, Phase Technology PC-100 Tower speakers, Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Denon 2910 SACD/CD player, Peachtree DAC iT and X1asynchorus USB converter, HSU VTF-3 subwoofer.

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  • Shicks18
    Shicks18 Posts: 397
    edited November 2011
    I would be willing to max out at $450. I could continue to split the audio/video, just want to minimize the mess of wires!
    TV: LG 55LW5600
    Pre: Marantz SR6001
    Front Amp: Parasound HCA-1000A
    Center Amp: Marantz MA500
    Mains: Polk LSi9
    Center: Polk LSiC
    Sub: HSU VTF-3 MK-2
    Games: Xbox360 and PS3
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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited November 2011
    Do you really believe the "brain" controlling your system sending sound and video out should be the least expensive item in your gear - the game consoles not included? You've obviously spent some coin to obtain nice gear based on your signature why cheap out now?
    2-ch System: Parasound P/LD 2000 pre, Parasound HCA-1000 amp, Parasound T/DQ Tuner, Phase Technology PC-100 Tower speakers, Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Denon 2910 SACD/CD player, Peachtree DAC iT and X1asynchorus USB converter, HSU VTF-3 subwoofer.

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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited November 2011
    Onkyo TX-NR709 for $499. It has pre outs, 4k upscaling, Audyssey MultiEq XT automatic setup.

    It is a refurb but you can get an extended 5 year warrenty for $50 bucks.
    http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/ONKTXNR709/Onkyo-TX-NR709-7.2-Channel-3-D-Ready-Network-A/V-Receiver/1.html
    AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
    Amplifier: Carver A-753x 250 watts x 3
    Fronts: Polk RTI A7 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Center: CSI A4 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Rear: FXI A4
    Sub: Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    TV: LG Infinia 50PX950 3D
    Speaker Cable: AudioQuest Type 8
    IC: AudioQuest Black Mamba II
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