What av receiver?

nikolaialipon
nikolaialipon Posts: 3
edited October 2013 in Speakers
Hi.

Its my first time to build a home theater setup. Am planning on purchasing either rti a7 or a9. Which av receiver would sound warm and power the speakers well for music and movies? Am torn between onkyo tx-nr1010 or a pioneer av receiver with d3 amps.
Feedbacks and inputs would be greatly appreciated.

TIA
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited October 2013
    Pioneer SC Series for the A7's.
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  • nwohlford
    nwohlford Posts: 700
    edited October 2013
    I would get the tx-nr1010 since it has audyssey XT32.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,980
    edited October 2013
    If you're a Costco member check out the Pioneer SC1222K, supposedly a rebadged SC61. On sale right now for $469. I'm considering one myself.

    Welcome to CP. Check your wallet at the door! :lol:
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  • Tornado Red
    Tornado Red Posts: 939
    edited October 2013
    ken brydson wrote: »
    If you're a Costco member check out the Pioneer SC1222K, supposedly a rebadged SC61. On sale right now for $469. I'm considering one myself.

    Welcome to CP. Check your wallet at the door! :lol:

    This would be a good choice. I have the SC-61, the differences I'm aware of are no 12 volt trigger on the SC 1222K and a 2 year warranty for the Elite models (SC-61) vs 1 year for the 1222. But Ken, would you get Costco's "concierge" warranty which would double the 1222 to 2 years? If so, and you can do without the 12 volt trigger, that one's a great buy IMO.

    And yes, welcome Nic!
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,980
    edited October 2013
    Tornado Red wrote: »
    This would be a good choice. I have the SC-61, the differences I'm aware of are no 12 volt trigger on the SC 1222K and a 2 year warranty for the Elite models (SC-61) vs 1 year for the 1222. But Ken, would you get Costco's "concierge" warranty which would double the 1222 to 2 years? If so, and you can do without the 12 volt trigger, that one's a great buy IMO.

    And yes, welcome Nic!

    Good to hear. Wife is out of town this weekend, might be time for a "stealth buy"...:razz:
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited October 2013
    The D3 receivers are nice for what they are; good luck!
    Jake
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  • Tornado Red
    Tornado Red Posts: 939
    edited October 2013
    ken brydson wrote: »
    Good to hear. Wife is out of town this weekend, might be time for a "stealth buy"...:razz:

    Uh huh. You've been married awhile and already know it's easier to ask for forgiveness later than permission up front!
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,980
    edited October 2013
    Tornado Red wrote: »
    Uh huh. You've been married awhile and already know it's easier to ask for forgiveness later than permission up front!

    You betcha, 21 years brother. The last time I tried it was moving LS90's in place of my 50's. She figured that out immediately. My 01 and the 1222 look so much alike she may not notice...:lol:
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  • Tornado Red
    Tornado Red Posts: 939
    edited October 2013
    ken brydson wrote: »
    You betcha, 21 years brother. The last time I tried it was moving LS90's in place of my 50's. She figured that out immediately. My 01 and the 1222 look so much alike she may not notice...:lol:

    Oh what a tangled web we weave...! Hope you enjoy the new avr if you pick it up...
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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    edited October 2013
    What about this one?
    Pioneer SC-63 for $599 (original price was $1300???).
    Channels: 7.2-Channel
    Power Output:
    630 W Multi ch Simultaneous Drive (1 kHz, THD 1 % @ 8 ohms)
    200 W/ch (1 kHz, THD 1 % @ 4 ohms)
    165 W/ch (1 kHz, THD 1 % @ 6 ohms)
    125 W/ch (1 kHz, THD 0.08 % @ 8 ohms)
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882117433

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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  • nikolaialipon
    nikolaialipon Posts: 3
    edited October 2013
    I am actually leaning towards the onkyo tx-nr1010 because i think it has a better room correction than the pioneers.
    Anyway, i think the a7 and the a9 does not have much difference with their sound. What i want to know is what would be the sound when i'll be running the a7's with the above mentioned onkyo model? Also, how are the a7's sound compared to the newer tsx550t?
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  • Msabot1
    Msabot1 Posts: 2,098
    edited October 2013
    I run an Onkyo 1010 in my ht setup...pretty good piece...you won't be disappointed!
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited October 2013
    You can't go wrong with either the Pioneer Elite line or the Yamaha Aventage line both are very solid performers..
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • nikolaialipon
    nikolaialipon Posts: 3
    edited October 2013
    Msabot1 wrote: »
    I run an Onkyo 1010 in my ht setup...pretty good piece...you won't be disappointed!



    Are you running rti's on your 1010? How does it sound?
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,668
    edited October 2013
    Pioneer Elite SC-xx

    Screw the auto room correction, you should always fine tune that yourself.

    There is a major difference between the A7's and A9's. There isn't an AVR made that can drive the A9's anywhere close to what they require.
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  • Zoomzilla
    Zoomzilla Posts: 76
    edited October 2013
    Not sure if you bought anything but as an onkyo owner for 15 years I went pioneer elite this time around. My jaw is still on the floor. I bought the sc 63 and cranked it up to 0 db last night. Amazing is all I can say
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited October 2013
    Integra 80.3
    http://www.integrahometheater.com/model.cfm?m=DTR-80.3&class=Receiver&p=i

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • Thorton
    Thorton Posts: 1,324
    edited October 2013
    nbrowser wrote: »
    Agreed...which is why I have the A7s :)

    For lower listening preference, ok. However, I'd still probably add an external amp to A7's. The A9's require power for the full potential.
    _____________________________________________________________________________________________
    Ethernet Filter: GigaFOILv4 with Keces P3 LPS
    Source: Roon via ethernet to DAC interface
    DAC: Bricasti M1SE
    Pre/Pro: Marantz AV8805
    Tube Preamp Buffer: Tortuga TPB.V1
    Amp1: Nord One NC1200DM Signature, Amp2: W4S MC-5, AMP3: W4S MMC-7
    Front: Salk SoundScape 8's, Center: Salk SoundScape C7
    Surround: Polk FXIA6, Surround Back: Polk RTIA9, Atmos: Polk 70-RT
    Subs: 2 - Rythmik F25's
    IC & Speaker Cables: Acoustic Zen, Wireworld, Signal Cable
    Power Cables: Acoustic Zen, Wireworld, PS Audio
    Room Treatments: GIK Acoustics
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  • Thorton
    Thorton Posts: 1,324
    edited October 2013
    nbrowser wrote: »
    Agreed again, but for now....feeding the A7s 120 watts with some current ain't too bad, they do go quite loud easily and cleanly for now. All controls on the receiver are flat (bass/treble) and I simply tap the sub for a lil extra kick in the low end. gonna be a while til I can do an honest big power amp but for now, I'm happy.

    I do agree with you. The choice in AVR power can make a significant difference. My older Denon AVR rated at 120 w/c was no match to an external amp for both SQ and power with the A7's. I also learned with this AVR to not push the volume too much. For most people, the A7's with a higher powered Pioneer Elite will just be fine. But once you add an external amp, everything changes. If you're happy with what you have, great! Why spend more money. Or wait till you have enough funds to try something else. Everyone has a different level of satisfaction.
    _____________________________________________________________________________________________
    Ethernet Filter: GigaFOILv4 with Keces P3 LPS
    Source: Roon via ethernet to DAC interface
    DAC: Bricasti M1SE
    Pre/Pro: Marantz AV8805
    Tube Preamp Buffer: Tortuga TPB.V1
    Amp1: Nord One NC1200DM Signature, Amp2: W4S MC-5, AMP3: W4S MMC-7
    Front: Salk SoundScape 8's, Center: Salk SoundScape C7
    Surround: Polk FXIA6, Surround Back: Polk RTIA9, Atmos: Polk 70-RT
    Subs: 2 - Rythmik F25's
    IC & Speaker Cables: Acoustic Zen, Wireworld, Signal Cable
    Power Cables: Acoustic Zen, Wireworld, PS Audio
    Room Treatments: GIK Acoustics
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  • Zoomzilla
    Zoomzilla Posts: 76
    edited October 2013
    Thorton wrote: »
    I do agree with you. The choice in AVR power can make a significant difference. My older Denon AVR rated at 120 w/c was no match to an external amp for both SQ and power with the A7's. I also learned with this AVR to not push the volume too much. For most people, the A7's with a higher powered Pioneer Elite will just be fine. But once you add an external amp, everything changes. If you're happy with what you have, great! Why spend more money. Or wait till you have enough funds to try something else. Everyone has a different level of satisfaction.

    Are y'all trying to see who can go deaf first?
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