Re: Sierra-1 NrT: Next phase?
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Originally Posted by
Pianist718
Dave .... so big of an improvement that one should avoid receiver upgrade and spend the cash on Siera-1NRT next step upgrade? :-)
I think that is a decision only you can make. :)
Speaking of receivers, did you ever decide on a winner in your receiver shootout last October? There was an Onkyo, a Denon, and a Yamaha A2010. Your sig still shows the v465, so I'm assuming you sent all three of those back... :confused:
Re: Sierra-1 NrT: Next phase?
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Originally Posted by
Dark Ranger
I think that is a decision only you can make. :)
Speaking of receivers, did you ever decide on a winner in your receiver shootout last October? There was an Onkyo, a Denon, and a Yamaha A2010. Your sig still shows the v465, so I'm assuming you sent all three of those back... :confused:
Wow, Dark Ranger ... good memory. :-)
I only ordered Onkyo and Denon ... Yamaha RX-A2010 was already discontinued in Crutchfield, so unfortunately I still have the "what if thoughts" about Yamaha.
I was too lazy to read both Denon and Onkyo manuals and really get to know the receivers before sending them back. I was looking for a quick fix.
I noticed that for Movies ... Denon was good, BUT regular TV programming that I watch 80% of the time was a bit dimmed down. As if EQ (even though i turned it off at some point) was making the sound not as active.
Anyway .... taking into consideration the fact that I had to learn this massive unit, the fact that from the start sound did not WOW me and $1,500 price tag ... I sent it all back.
However ......... with some help from other forums, I found the options on my current receiver like D.Range and DRC .... after adjusting them .... i am happy with my sound.
A friend of my still hints that what he heard from Denon 4311 is better BUT .... I can bet that if he didn't know what receiver I had plugged, he'd never know the difference.
:-)
I do still think about Yamaha. Someone is offering me right now Yamaha RXV3900 for just $699. I am thinking :-)
Re: Sierra-1 NrT: Next phase?
Hi Pianist,
Thanks for the info. I'm happy you found a pleasing sound with your current receiver. Modern AVRs have so many features that it can be an exercise in patience to find them all. There's always something "better" out there, but sometimes "just right" can be obtained with what you have. :)
Good luck on your continuing journey for Good Sound. It never really ends, but owning Ascend speakers can solve that part of the equation. It certainly does for me! :cool:
Re: Sierra-1 NrT: Next phase?
Fry's Electronics has some smokin' deals on Yamaha receivers, crazy awesome! I saw and should have jumped on a Aventage $799 for $200 in store pick up only. They are always having crazy discounted prices but you just need to watch their site. I would pay online and drive 3 hrs to pick it up down in Orange County. I had my eye on any of the Aventage units that offered the multi point/RSC YPAO affordably.
Re: Sierra-1 NrT: Next phase?
which model are you talking about? I don't see anyting on their site right now :-(
Re: Sierra-1 NrT: Next phase?
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Originally Posted by
hearing specialist
Fry's Electronics has some smokin' deals on Yamaha receivers, crazy awesome! I saw and should have jumped on a Aventage $799 for $200 in store pick up only. They are always having crazy discounted prices but you just need to watch their site. I would pay online and drive 3 hrs to pick it up down in Orange County. I had my eye on any of the Aventage units that offered the multi point/RSC YPAO affordably.
How does that compare to Audyssey XT? Since I can't acoustically treat my listening space, this is quite important to me. Thanks!
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It was the 810BL and it was a smokin deal! Should have purchased and i'm kicking myself for not. They run crazy specials here and there and this morning I see the 810BL for $498 and is $849 on Yamaha's site currently. You will just need to watch daily as the prices are always changing. Sierra 1's would be such a great combination with Yamaha's warm and full sound.
Re: Sierra-1 NrT: Next phase?
For some reason, I am very excited today (more than usual) about the upcoming improvements for the Sierra-1/NrT. :D
The anticipation is driving me nuts because I know great things await. Perhaps the last spring rains will bring us news of project success, along with plans for the first production run before the summer sun rises for the first time. Oh, to be a fly on the wall! :)
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I agree, would love some time lines. My system budget for 2013 hinges on the Sierra-2.... I would really love a new DAC, but since hearing about the upgraded Sierra's everything changed
Re: Sierra-1 NrT: Next phase?
Dave's initial realistic estimates on the Sierra-2 put it somewhere near early Spring, perhaps late March-April? Would be nice to hear an update even if to tell us he's not even close. But I have my patience-ometer set to Spring!:cool: