Recommendation on receiver... (1 Viewer)

[Dominic_L]

I presently own a Pioneer VSX-D510 but I'm not satisfied.

Here's my speakers:
All Energy's
XL-26 front
CL-C2 center
XL-16 surround
S8.2 sub.

My Pioneer is not powerful enough. My ht room is about 11.5 x 15 feet. I used my system 50% for movies and 50% for music.

I have a budget of 1500$ (can) for a new receiver. What are your recommendation?

Thank you.

 

[MikeRP]

Just purchased the Pioneer 45 TX and I really like it.

But, I also would seriously consider the HK 8000 in your price range. Mine was a little lower. The HK 520 is a real steal right now. And the Onkyo 900 just came out. Also I think everyone is expecting announcements for new products from HK, Denon, Onkyo, and others.

The Pioneer is their new model. The MCACC is great. You might get a 47TX in that price range.

Good Luck.

Let us know what you decide!

Mike

 

[Rich Malloy]

I'm not familiar with your receiver, but if the processing capabilities are good and it has pre-outs, then perhaps you should consider adding an amplifier rather than buying another receiver if power is your primary need.

The upcoming Outlaw 7100 will give you 100 watts into 7 channels for around $900US. Or the Outlaw (755?) will give you 200 watts into 5 channels for around $1200US. There may well be other multichannel amps in your price-range. Something to consider...

 

[Stephen Hopkins]

I wouldn't think using the 510 as a pre/pro would be such a great idea. For the budget you're looking at (around $1000 us, i think?) i would second the 45TX or possible the Denon 3802 (or 3803) if it ever comes out. I would recceomend the 45TX over the 47TX simply because of the Auto MCACC. I've heard really good things about it.

 

[Yogi]

With Energys, which I consider fairly forward, I would pair a Denon, Marantz or a HK. I would certainly not pair an Onkyo or a Yamaha to them. All three that I have mentioned are very good for 2 channel music with top notch HT processing. I believe you can get the Marantz 7200, the new 3803 (when it comes out) and the HK 520 within your budget.

Best of luck and tell us of your impressions.

 

[Peter Donovan]

How about the Rotel receiver (I think the model number is 1065)?

 

[Sebastien David]

how about the Sony STR-DA4ES?
Don't buy it at the Sony House though, they charge too much for it, at worst order it from another store (Audiotronic/Dumoulin maybe?).

Do you listen mostly to music or HT?

-Seb