Shaown
Agent
- Joined
- Jun 4, 1999
- Messages
- 37
Hi folks,
By some random accident, several of my component in my modest home theater have recently been upgraded, and I've been held back by two main components. 1st, is my lack of a sub, (got Energy e:XL 16s/C all around), 2nd is my current crappy reciever that lacks DTS. I just moved into a new apt, which is still small, but big enough to accomadate a nice 8 or 10 inch sub. I also want DTS! Due to my limited budget, I'm pursing two options.
1) get a cheaper low end reciever, like an Onkyo or Marantz SR5200.
2) Pick up an older Sony reciever, like a DB930/940, or an older ES series.
I do NOT need any 6.1 capability. Key features for my are DD 5.1/DTS 5.1. 5.1 inputs would be nice for SACD or DVD-Audio. I like the idea of Sony, cause I have all sony component, and would love to try out their s-link stuff for some automation to help my poor roomate out (she like to just press a couple simple buttons). If I wanted an older reciever, any idea on a good source? I don't mind buying used, but ebay always makes me nervous. The new sony stuff in my price range would all be the DE series, and I'd rather have old quality items, than full featured weaker stuff.
Any thought?
Thanks,
[email protected]
By some random accident, several of my component in my modest home theater have recently been upgraded, and I've been held back by two main components. 1st, is my lack of a sub, (got Energy e:XL 16s/C all around), 2nd is my current crappy reciever that lacks DTS. I just moved into a new apt, which is still small, but big enough to accomadate a nice 8 or 10 inch sub. I also want DTS! Due to my limited budget, I'm pursing two options.
1) get a cheaper low end reciever, like an Onkyo or Marantz SR5200.
2) Pick up an older Sony reciever, like a DB930/940, or an older ES series.
I do NOT need any 6.1 capability. Key features for my are DD 5.1/DTS 5.1. 5.1 inputs would be nice for SACD or DVD-Audio. I like the idea of Sony, cause I have all sony component, and would love to try out their s-link stuff for some automation to help my poor roomate out (she like to just press a couple simple buttons). If I wanted an older reciever, any idea on a good source? I don't mind buying used, but ebay always makes me nervous. The new sony stuff in my price range would all be the DE series, and I'd rather have old quality items, than full featured weaker stuff.
Any thought?
Thanks,
[email protected]