Looking for Receiver Recommendation

[AParsh]

Hey guys & gals,
I'm working on putting a new set up together, just picked up the speakers today and will be picking up the sub(s) soon.

Speakers:
Ascend CMT340SE Mains (L&R)
Ascend CMT340SE Center
Ascend CBM170SE surrounds (only 2 for now)

Sub I'm planning on is HSU Research VTF-15H MK2. I'll probably buy one at first and pick up a second later. It's a big room i'm putting it in so will likely want two.

The reciever is the area i need the most advice in. Obviously there is a change in technology taking place right now with all the latest stuff supporting HDMI 2.0 (or HDMI 2.0a), HDCP 2.2, and often Atmos as well. I really don't need any of these right now, but i definitely want to have HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 for futureproofing, Atmos I really doubt I'd ever use. I'd like 7.2, but would go 5.2 for now if the deal made sense. Also i've been told i should try to get Audyssey MultEQ XT32 ("platinum"), which means for new models that will have the HDMI 2.0 / HDCP 2.2 i'm going to need to stick with Denon and Marantz. Denon's AVR-X5200W seems to be the best fit i've seen so far and can be had for around $1200, but I'm also trying to keep the prices down as much as I can while keeping the power output reasonable to power these decently high end speakers.

What do you guys recommend? If there is something coming out soon that i shoudl wait for let me know. If the MultEQ XT32 isn't worth the big price tag chime in as well. I'm going to post a poll if you guys think the XT32 is worth it or not.

Thanks!

 

[AParsh]

bump, anyone?

 

[elwaylite]

Id go 5200 if you can swing it. Full Audyssey suite, made in japan and beefy amp.

 

[agarwalro]

The Denon W5200 does not have HDCP 2.2 and cannot be upgraded to it either. On A4L the W7200 with HDCP 2.2 is $2200 (the most expensive one they have).

IMO, from A4L get the X4000 for $600. It has plenty of juice for the Ascends, everything Audyssey, doesn't have Atoms, etc. since it is a generation older.

Use it till HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 become a must have.

 

[AParsh]

The Denon W5200 does not have HDCP 2.2 and cannot be upgraded to it either. On A4L the W7200 with HDCP 2.2 is $2200 (the most expensive one they have).

IMO, from A4L get the X4000 for $600. It has plenty of juice for the Ascends, everything Audyssey, doesn't have Atoms, etc. since it is a generation older.

Use it till HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 become a must have.

OH wow, i wonder how i got it ingrained in my head that the X5200W was HDCP 2.2. My bad, glad you called that out. I like the X4000 recommendation, $600 is a good price. I actually have 2 areas that are like family room / couch style in this house so I can always put the X4000 upstairs later if i upgrade downstairs. I think i'll buy that, good price.

 

[AParsh]

Bought that X4000, thanks Agar.

 

[agarwalro]

Bought that X4000, thanks Agar.

If you have any questions specific to the X4000 or settings menus, etc., feel free to PM.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

this might help too : http://batpigworld.com/wp/

 

[AParsh]

Great thanks for the heads up. I'll actually need 2 total receivers, so i'll probably be on the lookout for a nicer 4k/hdcp 2.2 type set up as well soon.

 

[AParsh]

I think i should have made a separate thread with the Poll...barely anyone took it.