pls help in choice of receiver (1 Viewer)

[Luc JLB]

Hi all,

I intend to replace my receiver that just failed me, nothing
on line out after a fuse blow.
Today I have :
DVD Sony DVPS 7700
Speakers KEF Q35
DIY AMP (transistor+valves) 100W
Receiver Sherwood 5030, Prologic but not DTS, that apparently died.

Up to now, I mainly used the receiver in bypass mode.
I intend to be equiped with central and back speakers for full DTS/Prologic.

Could you advice me.
Thanks

Luc (France)

 

[Jed M]

Hi Luc, welcome to the HTF. First of all, what type of budget are you on? On this forum you will hear a lot about Denon, Onkyo, Yamaha and Pioneer. Sony also makes a nice ES series. I would start looking at those brands to begin with but depending on how much you are looking to spend it will make a difference.

 

[Luc JLB]

I think my budget is something around 750$
cheers

 

[peter_anderson]

Luc JLB: what research have you done? Narrow your choices down to four or so and then ask around here for personal experiences and search for problems on those specific models.

 

[Blake R]

Harman/Kardon AVR 520 is a good one.

 

[Greg Haynes]

I noticed that your overseas so you'll probably have different models #'s than us in the US. Just stick with Denon, Pioneer Elite, H/K, Sony ES and you can't go wrong.

 

[Luc JLB]

All,

What I'm looking for is amp that will allow me to use
my own amp for hifi and main speakers, and still allow
me to have prologic/dts feature in the future.
I quite liked the bypass mode on the sherwood that gave
volume control, audio and video control on all possible
inputs, I mean dvd/vcr/radio/sat/computer/digicam and
outputs TV/screen/vcr/PC.
I have to say I have not done much research on my side, as
I'm not sure what I am looking for and that why I came here
for.
All your responses will help me.
I'll keep you informed with my vhoice.

Again adThanksvance

Luc