thehunters
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- Scott
Hi there, I have been enjoying the forum for a while as a lurker, now I have a question that I hope you all can help with.
I'm in the market for a new receiver. I currently have a 5.1 setup with a Sony STR-DG800. I have had a rear center speaker mounted but never hooked up since I didn't have the receiver for it. I want to incorporate that extra rear center speaker (which is the same make and model as my 2 fronts and 2 rears) now with a wired networkable receiver that can also handle 2 outdoor speakers as a second zone or even B speakers. Odds are I'd never use the outdoor speakers while using the main 6.1 speakers. I guess I'm looking for any recommendations for a new receiver that can drive 6.1 speakers and handle the 2 outdoor speakers as well and handle wired internet for streaming internet radio. I'd also like it to have an Android/Apple app to control from my phone/tablets. Airplay would be an added bonus as well. And finally...price. Of course I'm looking to do this on the inexpensive end. I'm not really looking to spend more than about $300 or so and am willing to sacrifice sound quality to stay within that price range as long as it meets my tech needs mentioned above.
Thanks for any help you all can provide here.
I'm in the market for a new receiver. I currently have a 5.1 setup with a Sony STR-DG800. I have had a rear center speaker mounted but never hooked up since I didn't have the receiver for it. I want to incorporate that extra rear center speaker (which is the same make and model as my 2 fronts and 2 rears) now with a wired networkable receiver that can also handle 2 outdoor speakers as a second zone or even B speakers. Odds are I'd never use the outdoor speakers while using the main 6.1 speakers. I guess I'm looking for any recommendations for a new receiver that can drive 6.1 speakers and handle the 2 outdoor speakers as well and handle wired internet for streaming internet radio. I'd also like it to have an Android/Apple app to control from my phone/tablets. Airplay would be an added bonus as well. And finally...price. Of course I'm looking to do this on the inexpensive end. I'm not really looking to spend more than about $300 or so and am willing to sacrifice sound quality to stay within that price range as long as it meets my tech needs mentioned above.
Thanks for any help you all can provide here.