looking for a Receiver !

[tank418]

who makes the best ( bang for the buck ) receiver that works the best with the Sierra's & 170's ? I'm starting to problems with my pioneer elite ? It's only 8 year's old !

[bikeman]

No receiver can claim to be the bang for the buck. What features are most important to you? What's your price range? How comfortable are you buying an authorized refurb? Lots more questions to be answered but that should narrow the list.

David

[tank418]

looking for 1000.00 or less I guess it could be a refurb need enough power to drive my sierra's & 170's. I listen to more music than movies

[ccotenj]

this is a nice deal on a really nice receiver...

http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=88195

keep in mind that very few (if any) receivers will truly deliver the "power" they claim... but this should handle your speakers no problem...

[tank418]

Hey does anyone ever had a NAD receiver or knows anything about them ? just looking to get the best sound

[ccotenj]

yes, nad makes nice entry level audiophile grade equipment... however, if you are going to stick your toe in that pond, you really should consider going with separates...

get your wallet ready though... that pond becomes deep really fast... :D

[tp7539]

I have the NAD T773.....while it's not yet hooked up to any Ascends (soon!).....I have a feeling it will have more than enough power. This is supposed to a receiver that truly delivers the power ratings indicated.

You can get this receiver on ebay right now for no more than $890. That's a great deal. See link

http://cgi.ebay.com/NAD-T773-Receiver-Excellent-condition_W0QQitemZ260151148471QQihZ016QQcategoryZ 14981QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[HTMAN]

who makes the best ( bang for the buck ) receiver that works the best with the Sierra's & 170's ? I'm starting to problems with my pioneer elite ? It's only 8 year's old !

You may want to look into Emotiva www.emotiva.com. They make some fantastic products for the money. For $899 you could get the Ultra Theatre combo, which is a processor and an amp with 125x 7 watts per channel rated with all channels driven, also comes with HDMI switching. The amp alone is almost 70 pounds. I haven't found a better deal in this price range. Let me know if you do. :D

[drewface]

this is a nice deal on a really nice receiver...

http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=88195
i've had the rx-v2400 (this one's predecessor) for a number of years now and i have been very happy with it. i'm currently considering going with the emotiva combo mentioned above, but only because i have really bad upgraditis and i like the thought of having a separate amp and processor. however, i would completely recommend the yamaha rx-v line if it looks like something you'd be interested in.

[HTMAN]

i've had the rx-v2400 (this one's predecessor) for a number of years now and i have been very happy with it. i'm currently considering going with the emotiva combo mentioned above, but only because i have really bad upgraditis and i like the thought of having a separate amp and processor. however, i would completely recommend the yamaha rx-v line if it looks like something you'd be interested in.

Another great thing about Emotiva is that as technology evolves, we all like to upgrade our electronics, and they offer 40% off for trading in your old gear. Also, with separates, you shouldn't need to upgrade your amp, just the processor due to features, (i.e. HDMI 1.3 ANYONE?), so it will be less expensive to upgrade then a receiver would. Just a thought.

[domingos1965]

hello.
first post.
i have the 340's(LCR) and the 170 (Rears) and an eD5-350 SUB
Is the onkyo 605 good to drive these speakers(loud)?


thanks

[bikeman]

For most circumstances, the 605 will be plenty. What size is the room and how far from the speakers at the LP?

David

[domingos1965]

For most circumstances, the 605 will be plenty. What size is the room and how far from the speakers at the LP?

David
LP is about 11 feet to 13 feet from front speakers and tv.
room is about 21x20x9 and its kinda open to kitchen and parlor

i have 1 more week to return the 605 if its not enough to drive the speakers

thanks a lot

[bikeman]

Being open to the kitchen & parlor makes it iffy. What's between you and the speakers and how much sound absorption is there (drapes, rugs, furniture, etc.)

David

[domingos1965]

Being open to the kitchen & parlor makes it iffy. What's between you and the speakers and how much sound absorption is there (drapes, rugs, furniture, etc.)

David

just 2 couches one on each side and 1 table(low) in the middle.
the room is carpeted.theres also a big glass sliding door.
u think i should get a better receiver(up to $800)?

thanks

[bikeman]

I'd stick with what you have and if you need more juice, you can always add a separate amp. For my money, that's the most cost effective way to approach this.
David

[randytsuch]

I'd stick with what you have and if you need more juice, you can always add a separate amp. For my money, that's the most cost effective way to approach this.
David

The 605 does not have preouts, so you can't add an amp to it. There are places that have the 705 for around $650, and it has preouts, so you can add an amp later, if you want/need to. I am considering going this route. Also, you would really only need a 3 channel amp, for the fronts, and could use the 705 for the rear/sides.

Randy