My introduction and request for help thread!

[fl guy]

Hi guys,

New to the forum. I stumbled across it looking for some information. My name is Jimmy and it is a pleasure to (sort of) meet you all.

Here is my predicament.
My dad had handed me down a B&K AVR 202 receiver. I have been using it for years and LOVE it. Unfortunately there was a nasty thunderstorm down here and it is in rough shape EVEN THOUGH it was plugged into a Monster Cable home theater Power Source. Fortunately my TV and speakers were spared but the B&K and my XBOX fell victim. The receiver draws power, but the screen does not come on and no sound comes from the outputs. I can hook up a theater fine, but know nothing about circuitry. Any suggestions on what I could look for/do? I have already replaced the main fuse with no luck. This is option 1, try to fix it.

Option 2: Buy a new receiver. Now, I have grown very used to the quality audio that the B&K puts out. I haven't used it for video as there are no HD inputs. I am not hurt by that. My biggest concern is that I will be let down by the sound quality of another receiver that is in my price range (400-600). I don't mind buying second hand if the need be. I did see a Marantz SR6006 at my local best buy as an open box for a great price. I am considering jumping on it. However, before I make a move I want to know if I will be disappointed by the quality of any receiver I can afford or find the best available in my price range. The whole internet connectivity and app controlability is not my biggest concern.

Right now I am running 2 main and 1 center speaker. The mains are B&W 605 S2 and the center is a B&W but the model number escapes me. Maybe I can get away with a lower powered receiver as the speakers are self powered? Looking for some help from the masters!

Any input is greatly appreciated and thank you all in advance.

Jimmy

[slipperybidness]

Your first mistake: Monster products

[j_garcia]

Nothing can guarantee protection from lightning except unplugging it.

The 202 is no more powerful than something like the SR6006. Are you going to be disappointed? If that's what you expect, then probably. You won't get something that sounds exactly like the B&K, but I don't think you will be disappointed with current offerings in your price range.

The specs I found list the 605s as being 8 Ohm and 91dB sensitivity, so I'd say unless you have a very large space to fill, you don't need a ton of power.

[Cygnus]

Your first mistake: Monster products

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this may be untrue. Monster products are grossly over-priced, but I don't generally think they're badly made products.

[slipperybidness]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this may be untrue. Monster products are grossly over-priced, but I don't generally think they're badly made products.

You nailed it. Not bad, but better is out there for the price. Mostly, just giving you a hard time

[Cygnus]

You nailed it. Not bad, but better is out there for the price. Mostly, just giving you a hard time

Yeah exactly. I figured as much

[Jeff R.]

Check out www. accessories4less.com. Great place to pick up receivers at a great price.

[fl guy]

Thanks guys for the help. I will definitely bee looking around and doing some research before I jump into something. I may even try to get this one repaired if it can be done for a reasonable price. For the time being a friend of mine has a Sony I'll use so at least my speakers aren't sitting in my office going to waste!

[mtrycrafts]

Yeah exactly. I figured as much

And, we don't like their business practices of suing unrelated businesses just because they have "monster" someplace in their name.

[KEW]

Check out www. accessories4less.com. Great place to pick up receivers at a great price.

QFT!
Also good customer service!

(but they do sell products from that "M" company)