Gear / Technical Help > Home Theatre & HDTV

My 5.1 receiver died, need recommendations

(1/4) > >>

bryonsos:
After 10+ years, my Sony 5.1 home theatre/receiver died. I've been on a gear binge lately, so $400ish is the neighborhood I'd like to stay in. I found this one, which seems to have everything I need right now: at least 2 HDMI, optical and coax inputs, multi room. I'd prefer to buy new, but tasty used options will be considered. Thanks in advance!

http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V471BL-5-1-Channel-AV-Receiver/dp/B004QR56R0

Fatah Ruark (aka MIKE B):
I don't know much about surround, but you can get a much better deal buying used on sites like Audiogon.

A quick search for $400 surround receivers turned up this gem:

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?intamult&1329450060&/Marantz-SR8400-amazing-conditi

$1500 box for $400. I'm going to guess this is nicer than the Yamaha. When searching for a 2 channel amp the Marantz units were frequently suggested to me.

twatts (pants are so over-rated...):
My neighbor, who does HQ Custom Home Theatre Installs, recommends Yamaha...  I like Denon (he doesn't)...  His boss pushes Integra (pricey)... 

Terry

bryonsos:
Mike B - thanks for the Audiogon idea, I will keep an eye on it.

Thanks Terry! I only have experience with Yamaha rack effects units, they seemed pretty good, but not user friendly. I've heard mixed things about their home stuff. No experience with Denon, what do you like about them?

Cheers!

Jimna:
My Denon 3808ci has been a work horse for almost 4 yrs now....and I work that bitch!

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page