3800-the search continues

[AcuDefTechGuy]

My DTC-9.8 will be delivered this week. I'm so excited I wish I had a dancing banana smiley.

Just rub it in, Dave.

My HT budget is so depleted, I can only afford an old used $350 Denon AVP-8000DTS that only has DD/DTS decoding and no HDMI inputs.

So is the DTC-9.8 $1,600?

[Adam]

In the thirty to forty threads on this (some dedicated, most just hijacked), I've lost touch of one important - at least in my mind - detail.

Greg (ahem...pardon me, P-Dawg), why are you getting a new receiver in the first place? You mentioned the new codecs, but couldn't you pass multi-channel analog from a player to your current receiver? I'm just asking if this is really worth it to you, and suggesting that you might want to reconsider if this is what you really want. At first, it was a chance to get a good deal on a new Yamaha, a brand that you had been happy with and that would get you a new toy with some new capabilities. That didn't pan out because the new unit had enough about it that you didn't like. So, is it time to step back and reconsider getting a new receiver at this time? Or do you really want a new receiver bad enough to branch into brands that you previously didn't seem to have much interest in (Pioneer Elite, specifically)?

Just putting the thought out there. Say the word, and I'll be right back into the "spend your money," and "get the ICE, babeeee" crowd.

I still can't believe that you never remarked on the Ice Ice Gable post with the video. So hurt...

[Davemcc]

Just rub it in, Dave.

My HT budget is so depleted, I can only afford an old used $350 Denon AVP-8000DTS that only has DD/DTS decoding and no HDMI inputs.

So is the DTC-9.8 $1,600?

So you settled for an old Denon? Probably a good idea because you're unlikely to notice a significant improvement in sound quality from new electronics until you upgrade to a proper set of speakers anyway.

$1,600??? This is Canada, baby. We don't get deals like that. Every consumer in America that paid full list for that unit is getting a better deal than me and I actually did get a significant discount from list on it.

Adam, trying an appeal to logic in one of Dawg's threads is a little like closing the barn door after all the horses have escaped.

[ParadigmDawg]

Adam,

I use the PS3 so I can't use the codecs through analog. My focus on a new AVR is HDMI but I am picky on the looks. I dont like a lot of knobs or buttons on the front of the AVR. Stupid...maybe but it's my junk!

I did like the ICE video you linked, thanks!

DT...nice addition

I just think Yamaha has made some poor choices on things they have done with there AVRs so I want to try a different brand.

Adam, trying an appeal to logic in one of Dawg's threads is a little like closing the barn door after all the horses have escaped.

That's just not true.

[Davemcc]

That's just not true.

Yeah, but I just felt like stirring the pot this morning.

Have you considered the Onkyo 905 or 906? Awesome amp section, torroidal transformer, tons of power, different amp from the lower model Onkyos that run hot. Awesome video section, Reon HQV chip, MN and BAR reduction.

See what they say about the 875 in the same article you linked from the Denon. Look at all the passing grades where the Denon failed. And the 905 has the MN and BAR on top of what the 875 in this review has.

http://www.hometheatermag.com/receiv...at/index4.html

[ParadigmDawg]

Remember, I don't need power or any fancy video stuff as I just pass through. I need a plain, black box with new codecs and HDMI.

Yeah, but I just felt like stirring the pot this morning.

Have you considered the Onkyo 905 or 906? Awesome amp section, torroidal transformer, tons of power, different amp from the lower model Onkyos that run hot. Awesome video section, Reon HQV chip, MN and BAR reduction.

See what they say about the 875 in the same article you linked from the Denon. Look at all the passing grades where the Denon failed. And the 905 has the MN and BAR on top of what the 875 in this review has.

http://www.hometheatermag.com/receiv...at/index4.html

[AcuDefTechGuy]

So you settled for an old Denon? Probably a good idea because you're unlikely to notice a significant improvement in sound quality from new electronics until you upgrade to a proper set of speakers anyway.

I CAN'T HEAR YOU.

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I use the PS3.

So now we know what the real problem is.

[gus6464]

So now we know what the real problem is.

I would like to see those tests where a $2000 Denon BD player beats a $400 PS3 in terms of PQ.

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I would like to see those tests where a $2000 Denon BD player beats a $400 PS3 in terms of PQ.

I was referring to the PS3's lack of Multi-Channel Analog Output.

But, of course, I was only just messing with the Dawg!