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Getting New receiver. Need Help!!

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12/7/08 at 5:31am
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Hello, This is my first post. I am looking for a receiver to replace a Bose 321. I have bought the speakers already. I have Cerwin Veaga VE-5M book shelf speakers with a Velodyne dps-12. So this will start out as a 2.1 system and will be upgraded in the future. My TV is a 57’’ Ultravision CRT 1080i with only component inputs. I will also have a Blu-Ray player Bdps-350. My room size is about 15x20 with standard ceiling height. I love to watch movies and listen to music. My price limit is for the receiver is $350. I have three receivers in mind, the Marantz sr4002 for $339, the Denon Avr- 1508 $220 and The Harman Kardon Avr-154 $254. I want a receiver that will at least fill the room as well or better than the 321. This is supposed to be an upgrade. I would not prefer Sony, Pioneer, or even Yamaha or Onkyo. I know they make good receivers, but I’ve been biased towards these companies for a long time. Other recommendations are welcome.
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12/7/08 at 7:11am
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Re: Getting New receiver. Need Help!!

Of those three it would be Marantz for me without blinking. In case you didn't know, AC4L.com also has the 5002 as a factory refurb for $299.
"Everyday room": Mitsubishi 52631 RPTV, H/K 520, H/K dvd-5, H/K 8380, H/K CDR 20, OPPO BDP-83 BluRay player, Dish-HD, Infinity Beta 20's-C250-OWS1's, Dayton HSU10.
"Movie/Music room": Toshiba 65HM167 RPTV, Pioneer Elite 59txi, Elite DV59avi, Elite CD-59, Pioneer PD-51FD BR, Dish-DVR, Swan Diva...
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12/7/08 at 9:24am
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Re: Getting New receiver. Need Help!!

Not sure why you have a bias against Onkyo, but it is worth looking at the 606. Excellent features, power, and in your price range.
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12/8/08 at 3:02pm
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Re: Getting New receiver. Need Help!!

I love Onkyo, and used to sell them at circuit city. I Just had my heart set on one of the three i listed, but i will take a look at the 606, thanks.
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12/8/08 at 3:06pm
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Re: Getting New receiver. Need Help!!

Would marantz's warranty cover the 5002 bought from AC4L.com. If so that's a great deal. Thanks
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12/8/08 at 5:19pm
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Re: Getting New receiver. Need Help!!

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Originally Posted by castruba
...I will also have a Blu-Ray player Bdps-350...
...I would not prefer Sony, Pioneer, or even Yamaha or Onkyo. I know they make good receivers, but I’ve been biased towards these companies for a long time...

Uh, isn't the bdp-s350 a SONY???
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12/8/08 at 5:42pm
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Re: Getting New receiver. Need Help!!

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Would marantz's warranty cover the 5002 bought from AC4L.com. If so that's a great deal. Thanks
Ac4l is an authorized Marantz dealer so the warranty would be covered by Marantz. Ac4l also offers extended warranties thru a third party for a reasonable cost.
"Everyday room": Mitsubishi 52631 RPTV, H/K 520, H/K dvd-5, H/K 8380, H/K CDR 20, OPPO BDP-83 BluRay player, Dish-HD, Infinity Beta 20's-C250-OWS1's, Dayton HSU10.
"Movie/Music room": Toshiba 65HM167 RPTV, Pioneer Elite 59txi, Elite DV59avi, Elite CD-59, Pioneer PD-51FD BR, Dish-DVR, Swan Diva...
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12/8/08 at 5:54pm
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Re: Getting New receiver. Need Help!!

Wow that's awesome, thanks so much i'm leaning toward the 5002 heavily. Thanks very very much.
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12/8/08 at 8:24pm
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Uh, isn't the bdp-s350 a SONY???
the s350 is a blu-ray player and not a receiver. I trust sony with blu-ray as they pioneered it. Receivers on the other hand i would like to leave up to more reputable companies.
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