AVR for RTiA5 and 4kTV: Denon X2400h vs Pioneer VSX-LX302 vs Onkyo TX-NR686

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French_guy
French_guy Posts: 338
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Looking for a receiver under $350 (A4L) for my RTiA5 and 75" LG 4K TV
I also thought about the Marantz NR 1608, but not sure it will be "punchy" enough.....!!!
Which one would be the best choice?
Application is 95% HT
Thanks
RTiA5 + CSiA4 + Jamo SW410E
Yamaha TSR-700 (equivalent to RX V6A)
No surround...yet
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
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    Of the three you listed, I would go with the Denon.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,973
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    Denon will be fine. Avoid the others...
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es; Squeezebox Touch with Bolder Power Supply
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
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  • French_guy
    French_guy Posts: 338
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    Yeah, I thought Denon would be the best pick...
    How does the new S940H compoare with the x2400h by the way?
    RTiA5 + CSiA4 + Jamo SW410E
    Yamaha TSR-700 (equivalent to RX V6A)
    No surround...yet
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
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    French_guy wrote: »
    Yeah, I thought Denon would be the best pick...
    How does the new S940H compoare with the x2400h by the way?

    X series is better made than S, with an additional year warranty and better calibration software. If you can afford the S940, buy the X3400H.
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  • French_guy
    French_guy Posts: 338
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    Both S940H and X2400H are under $350 on A4L, and S940H comes with Multi EQ when X2400H comes with Multi EQ XT
    X3400H has Multi EQ XT32, but price is $500
    So X2400H seems to be the best compromise after all.....
    RTiA5 + CSiA4 + Jamo SW410E
    Yamaha TSR-700 (equivalent to RX V6A)
    No surround...yet
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,973
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    XT32 is much better if you can swing it...
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es; Squeezebox Touch with Bolder Power Supply
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1    Cambridge Azur 551r; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
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    French_guy wrote: »
    Both S940H and X2400H are under $350 on A4L, and S940H comes with Multi EQ when X2400H comes with Multi EQ XT
    X3400H has Multi EQ XT32, but price is $500
    So X2400H seems to be the best compromise after all.....

    The $500 buys you a few things. Better calibration program as well as a better power supply, things you don’t really see but are important none the less. This is true for all manufacturers. As the units move up the food chain, build quality and internal parts become better, even if you see similar features.
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  • French_guy
    French_guy Posts: 338
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    Well, i can still wait a little, hoping A4L makes a discount on the 3400 for the New Year.....................Who knows ???
    RTiA5 + CSiA4 + Jamo SW410E
    Yamaha TSR-700 (equivalent to RX V6A)
    No surround...yet
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
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    This is also the time of year with a lot of returns, so may want to check open box at various retailers.
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  • French_guy
    French_guy Posts: 338
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    Good point, I can go take a look at some Best Buy around me....
    RTiA5 + CSiA4 + Jamo SW410E
    Yamaha TSR-700 (equivalent to RX V6A)
    No surround...yet
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  • mrloren
    mrloren Posts: 2,454
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    Yeah I would go for the 3400 if you can, It has preouts if you want to add an amp later
    When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
    Family Room:LG QNED80 75", Onkyo RZ50 Emotiva XPA3 GEN3 Oppo BDP-93,Sony UBP-X800BM. Main: Polk LsiM 705Center: Polk LSiM 704CFront High/Rear High In-Ceiling Polk 80F/X RT Surrounds: Polk S15 Sub: HSU VTF3-MK5
    Bed Room; Marantz SR5010, BDP-S270Main: Polk Signature S20Center: Polk Signature S35Rear: Polk R15 Sub: SVS SB2000
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