Back again looking for more advice. Thanks for input on the value of buying locally, I think I have just about decided that the extra couple hundred dollars will be worth it in the long run because if I ever need to upgrade and I buy online my local guys are not gonna want to help me out the same way.
On to the question:
I am going to get a new TV either a Toshiba 42 or 46 inch. If I get the 42 inch I will have about $1800 MAX for a receiver budget. If I get the 46 inch my budget would be more like $1200 MAX (CANADIAN).
Here are the choices in order of how they SOUNDED to me in each price bracket:
$1200 under
NAD T752 great sound, good remote, only 5 channel but expandable. Main concern is quality issues that seem to be a big concern with NAD.
Denon 2803 – Least expensive alternative, I should be able to get a good trade in on my existing Denon receiver, reliable, good feature set. Crap remote, no real jump in power or sound quality (especially for music).
Over 1200
Rotel RSX 1055: My dream receiver, fantastic sound, quality, upgradeable and a good step towards separates. Price is at or above budget limit, only 5 channels.
HK 525: Very good sound, tons of features, 7 channels of power. Some reliability issues and didn’t really sound any better than the NAD.
Denon 3803: Solid power to 7 channels, most features, might be slightly cheaper than others in this price range because of trade ins. Denon’s do not sound as good to me for music as the other brands and is it really worth the extra $ over the 2803.
I know what I like the sound of is the most important but I’d like to get as much opinion as I can to help me decide. Especially since I will have to make some decisions between TV size and receiver price.
My room is 15 X 17 8foot ceiling; speakers are Paradigm Monitor 7, Mini Monitor, CC 370 and PW 2200 sub. I use it for DVD, Xbox, music listening (both CD and digital cable music) and of course TV.
Any experience with these receivers good or bad is appreciated.Please note all prices are CANADIAN
On to the question:
I am going to get a new TV either a Toshiba 42 or 46 inch. If I get the 42 inch I will have about $1800 MAX for a receiver budget. If I get the 46 inch my budget would be more like $1200 MAX (CANADIAN).
Here are the choices in order of how they SOUNDED to me in each price bracket:
$1200 under
NAD T752 great sound, good remote, only 5 channel but expandable. Main concern is quality issues that seem to be a big concern with NAD.
Denon 2803 – Least expensive alternative, I should be able to get a good trade in on my existing Denon receiver, reliable, good feature set. Crap remote, no real jump in power or sound quality (especially for music).
Over 1200
Rotel RSX 1055: My dream receiver, fantastic sound, quality, upgradeable and a good step towards separates. Price is at or above budget limit, only 5 channels.
HK 525: Very good sound, tons of features, 7 channels of power. Some reliability issues and didn’t really sound any better than the NAD.
Denon 3803: Solid power to 7 channels, most features, might be slightly cheaper than others in this price range because of trade ins. Denon’s do not sound as good to me for music as the other brands and is it really worth the extra $ over the 2803.
I know what I like the sound of is the most important but I’d like to get as much opinion as I can to help me decide. Especially since I will have to make some decisions between TV size and receiver price.
My room is 15 X 17 8foot ceiling; speakers are Paradigm Monitor 7, Mini Monitor, CC 370 and PW 2200 sub. I use it for DVD, Xbox, music listening (both CD and digital cable music) and of course TV.
Any experience with these receivers good or bad is appreciated.Please note all prices are CANADIAN