Onkyo TX-NR809 or Yamaha RX-A3000 amp?

shawne1979
shawne1979 Posts: 10
edited December 2011 in Electronics
I'm building a new 5.1 surround sound system for my bonus room to compliment a new Panasonic 65" TV I just bought, but I'm having trouble deciding what A/V receiver to buy. Right now I've purchased a Pioneer VSX-1021-K, but I'm considering getting an even nicer receiver because of some of the great Black Friday Deals that are out there right now. New Egg has the Onkyo TX-NR809 on sale for $650 and the Yamaha RX-A3000 on sale for $900. Those both seem like much nicer receivers than the Pioneer I just bought.

For right now my receiver will be driving monitor 60's for the front channels, monitor 30's for the rears, a CS1 for the center channel and a PSW505 sub. In the future thought I'm thinking about upgrading to a pair of rti a7's for the front, fxi a4's for the rear and a csi a4 for the center. It would be nice if I don't have to upgrade the receiver again when I buy these new speakers, but I'm not sure when I'll actually upgrade.

I've done a lot of research but I'm just not sure what to do here. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited November 2011
    I dont know much about the yamaha but I like my TX-NR808's and would buy another one. The TX-NR809 has the better Audyssey MultiEq XT automatic setup, 4k upscaling over my TX-NR808
    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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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited November 2011
    I have a yamaha rx-v2400, no problems in eight years. That being said, if i had to choose one of your two options i would go with the onkyo. You may want to consider pioneer sc series. Last years models can be had at a reasonable cost.
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  • RxPolksterRx
    RxPolksterRx Posts: 43
    edited November 2011
    I have the sc-37 and love it. You should be able to find one for well less than the 900 i would think.

    ~$800 new sc-37
    http://www.electrolondon.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=2115

    Never used them but kinda gives you an idea. This would power the monitors no problem as well as any future speakers you may look at getting. I have been very pleased with my sc and planning on getting the sc-57 when i build my HT room.
    "C-A-T-S CATS CATS CATS"

    Living Room
    AVR- Pioneer Elite SC-37
    Mains- Polk Monitor 70
    Center- Polk CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Monitor 40
    BS - Polk Monitor 40
    T.V.- 55" Samsung UN55B8000


    Home Theater
    Receiver- Pioneer Elite SC-57
    Mains- Polk RTi12
    Center- Polk CSi5
    Front Height - Polk RTi4
    Surrounds- Polk FXi A6
    Back Surrounds - Polk RTi4
    Sub- Dual Epik Empire
    Projector- Epson 6010
    Screen- DragonFly 100"
    Blu-Ray- Oppo BD-93
    Game Units- 120 GB Slimline PS3, Super NES
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,533
    edited November 2011
    The sc series should have no issue driving your current speakers or the rti series. If your planning on adding an amp down the road I'd go with the onkyo, very user friendly and a good eq on the 809, if your not planning an external amp soon, the sc series may be the way to go. Good luck!
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  • Gadabout
    Gadabout Posts: 1,072
    edited November 2011
    The price of $650 on the TX-NR809 on new egg is a steal. That's about the refurb price you would pay at Accessories 4 Less. Normal price on that receiver is around $900 - $1000. I just bought one from amazon because of this price. Time to upgrade the 707 I have had for 6 years.

    I looked at quite a few other receivers before I did this, but none could match the features for the price of the TX-NR809. Also, I should mention that my viewpoint might be a bit different from yours. I'm not going to drive any speakers with the AVR, it's going to be Pre / Pro only.

    Scott
    Without music to decorate it, time is just a bunch of boring production deadlines or dates by which bills must be paid. ..... Frank Zappa
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  • simm
    simm Posts: 594
    edited November 2011
    I have had a Yamaha A3000 since last April and paid $1400 for it so for $900 I would call it a no brainer. I really like it and have had zero issues with it. I was using a Denon 3805 before that that still works perfectly but I wanted to upgrade and I kept reading about issues people were having with the newer Denon's. Before that I had a Yamaha DSP-A1. I have no complaints with sound quality for either music or movies. It plays plenty loud but at some point I would like to add an external amp so that as funds permit I can move to seperates.
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  • NewHTguy
    NewHTguy Posts: 584
    edited November 2011
    You can regularly find the 809 at < $700 but $650 is a great deal. Can't imagine it will ever sell for much less than that.
    MAIN: Polk Lsi9s; Polk PSW505; Lsic (in box); Onkyo SR-875; Parasound 2250; Cambridge Audio 740C; LG BD370
    OFFICE: Polk Lsi7; REL T3; HK 3490; CA 840W; Onkyo C-S5VL
    BENCHED: CS20; OWM3s
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  • woodhead 2
    woodhead 2 Posts: 367
    edited November 2011
    I have the 906 and it's been running daily for two and a half years. Never a problem.
    Panny 8000 project
    Oppo 103D
    Fronts- Monitor 70's
    Upper fronts- Monitor 30's
    Surrounds- Monitor 50's
    Backs- Monitor 40's
    Center-CS 350
    Sub- SVS PB 2000
    Onkyo 607[back up]
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  • shawne1979
    shawne1979 Posts: 10
    edited December 2011
    Thanks for all the great advice everyone.

    I've decided to purchase a Pioneer SC-35, since so many people on the forums appear to love that receiver. It's selling on Amazon right now for around $900. Seems like a good deal to me so I'm going to jump on it.
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited December 2011
    Sounds good. I have that receiver and love it.
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • Lietuvis91
    Lietuvis91 Posts: 909
    edited December 2011
    Good choice, I would have done either the pioneer sc or the yamaha.
    Living Room 7.1 HT Rig:

    M70 | CS2 | M60 | Atrium5 - Surr. | SUB - Emotiva ULTRA12 + Tara Labs sub cable | Pioneer Elite VSX-52 | Parasound HCAs 1000A | Sony BDP-S790 | Belkin PureAV PF60 | MIT Exp2 Wires

    Bedroom 5.0 HT Rig (Music/Movies/Gaming) :

    LSi9 | LsiC | Lsi/fx | Marantz SR7002 | NAD T955 | Sony BDP-S360 | Belkin PureAV PF30 | AQ Blue Racer II ICs & AQ Type 4 wires | PS3
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  • shawne1979
    shawne1979 Posts: 10
    edited December 2011
    So I've officially purchased my entire new Home Theater System. For anyone interested, here are the final details of it. I can't wait to get it all hooked up. I'm extremely excited!

    TV: Panasonic TCP65VT30 65" Plasma
    A/V Receiver: Pioneer SC-35
    Fronts: Monitor 60's
    Center: CS1
    Rears: Monitor 30's
    Sub: PSW505
    Power Conditioner: APC H15
    Blu-Ray: PS3
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited December 2011
    Nice setup, congrats. Now if you don't get the upgrade bug you should be happy for years to come. Let us know how it sounds. Good choice getting a plasma.
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