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Old 11-26-2007, 09:14 PM   #1 of 4
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How much good power can i reasonably get?


I am looking at getting a new receiver.

Now ive thought many times about separates, and maybe thats the way to go, but here is my current dilemma, first though a list of my gear

Sony 55A2000 SXRD TV
Yamaha RX-V1300 Amplifier
PS3 for BD movies
Yamaha DVD-S2300 (dvd-A and SACD player)
Motorola PVR (HDMI output)
Speakers are a mix, Paradigm Studio 60's for my front mains
PSB Alpha speakers for my center and surrounds and rear center.

So basicalyl i find my Yamaha has two flaws, ok well maybe its 3

Not enough inputs, no HDMI inputs, and it does not do the new lossless audio, oh yeah and it seems to be lacking in power where i really need it.

ok so thats 4

I have been looking at the Onkyo 905, seems to have everything i need, but I am still concerned about the power.

reading the specs it never clearly says what the power is with all channels driven, and that worries me, it just talks about 2 channels driven.

Does anyone have any advice on an amp with more power?

or know od pure amps i could get to do the job, and a new pre-amp to do the new decoding and provide all the inputs i need?



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Old 11-26-2007, 11:15 PM   #2 of 4
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Integra has its DTC-9.8 pre-amp. Of course, there are bound to be other options, eventually.
The Onkyo 905 does have pre-outs.
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If i am not mistaken Integra is the Onkyo high end line?



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If i am not mistaken Integra is the Onkyo high end line?

Technically, Integra Research is the high end line, Integras are more geared for custom installations.
The 9.8 is $1600.
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