Sidious
04-11-2003, 02:10 PM
I am about to purchase a new receiver my HT. I would like to hear some opinions of what you all think to be the best receiver for $1000. I have some ideas, but would like to hear from some of you.
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57U
04-11-2003, 02:34 PM
I like to "champion" Yamaha since I think it has the cleanest sound this side of Bryston separates. They also typically have good features.
Check out the FAQ post "If only I'd have known". At the bottom are some receiver features to look for...
Check out the FAQ post "If only I'd have known". At the bottom are some receiver features to look for...
LeeS
04-11-2003, 03:10 PM
Onkyo 800 or Yamaha 2300 IMHO. Yamaha a tad more power and the 800 has THX where the 2300 doesn't. Some day I will have to try out the THX on my 787, to some people THX is important.
Again, IMHO
Lee
Again, IMHO
Lee
allotta
04-11-2003, 04:13 PM
The Denon 3803 is an excellent HT receiver and can be had for around $1000. It offers 7.1 surround, component video switching, and would also serve as an excellent pre/pro if you decide to upgrade to separates down the road.
KlineKR
04-17-2003, 09:17 AM
Check out which receivers have real power reserves;
http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Hollow/3401/ratevsac.htm
http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Hollow/3401/ratevsac.htm
FatDog
04-18-2003, 01:46 PM
All current Yamaha receivers that have component video switching are rated for HD video. This is becoming more and more important as we progressive/HD sources become available.
I think it's the Dennon 3803 that up-converts all SVideo feeds into component. This can greatly simplify the cableing and operation if all your SVideo and Component sources flow from the receiver along 1 cable. The TV becomes a monitor and the receiver remote handles switching both audio and video.
(Sounds trivial - try coming home to a frustrated spouse who cant get the audio and video to sync up for the kids "Vegi Tales" tape or DVD. Just wait till you want that new subwoofer/receiver/device and get "I dont want another xxxx. It's already too complicated to use" from your SO).
But I think the 3803 is about $1200.
While the "power" issue is not trivial, you are no longer trying to fill several rooms with sound from 2 speakers like the old stereo days. Instead you put an array of 5 speakers around ... you. All the speakers are focused on a few seats and you dont really care what happens outside this circle.
So tons of power is not nearly as important as it used to be. (And if you have a self-powered sub, it reduces the power the receiver needs to provide).
I own 3 yamaha receivers and highly recommend them. But I would not turn up my nose at something with "Dennon" on it, or even the higher-end Kenwood receivers. (Kenwood is trying to come back from obscurity so they seem to be making solid units for moderate prices.)
I think it's the Dennon 3803 that up-converts all SVideo feeds into component. This can greatly simplify the cableing and operation if all your SVideo and Component sources flow from the receiver along 1 cable. The TV becomes a monitor and the receiver remote handles switching both audio and video.
(Sounds trivial - try coming home to a frustrated spouse who cant get the audio and video to sync up for the kids "Vegi Tales" tape or DVD. Just wait till you want that new subwoofer/receiver/device and get "I dont want another xxxx. It's already too complicated to use" from your SO).
But I think the 3803 is about $1200.
While the "power" issue is not trivial, you are no longer trying to fill several rooms with sound from 2 speakers like the old stereo days. Instead you put an array of 5 speakers around ... you. All the speakers are focused on a few seats and you dont really care what happens outside this circle.
So tons of power is not nearly as important as it used to be. (And if you have a self-powered sub, it reduces the power the receiver needs to provide).
I own 3 yamaha receivers and highly recommend them. But I would not turn up my nose at something with "Dennon" on it, or even the higher-end Kenwood receivers. (Kenwood is trying to come back from obscurity so they seem to be making solid units for moderate prices.)
