Receiver (to match Polk Rti8, Csi5, Rti4, PSW505)

[Acadian]

Wondering what you guys might suggest for the following setup:

Rti8
Csi5 (or CsiA6)
Rti4
PSW505

It's being used for 70/30 for HT/music, room size 12x20x8. With Rogers HD cable, 42" SonyGW III, XBox 360 and PC. Futureproof would be nice, but not a necessity...as i don't see HDMI being used for at least a few years.

I know budget is the first question you'll have...the cheaper the better i guess ($500ish). I live in Canada, so i might not have all the options you guys in the US have.

Thanks!

 

[mazersteven]

The Emotiva Ultra Theater Series

http://www.emotiva.com/products.html

 

[Acadian]

The Emotiva Ultra Theater Series

http://www.emotiva.com/products.html

I just edited my 1st post....budget is $500ish. Which makes the emotiva out of my price range

 

[gus6464]

Yamaha RX-V661
Harman Kardon AVR-247

 

[mazersteven]

I just edited my 1st post....budget is $500ish. Which makes the emotiva out of my price range

Your edit was to late. You now have to purchase the Emotiva. Sorry

 

[starflight]

Keep an eye out for sales for older receivers for the year before. HK is very good in my opinion but I also really like Yamaha's and Onkyo as well. There always sales I find.

 

[Seth=L]

Added recommendation...

Marantz SR-4001. The H/K is pretty sweet looking too, it even has a scaler (not a very good one, but it does have one).

http://www.accessories4less.com/cgi-bin/item/MARSR4001

 

[Acadian]

Keep an eye out for sales for older receivers for the year before. HK is very good in my opinion but I also really like Yamaha's and Onkyo as well. There always sales I find.

That's what i'm doing, except i don't really know what to look for.

The ones i see (on sale) at Future Shop are Pioneer VSX-1017TXV-K ($399), Yamaha HTR6060 ($399) and Harmon Kardon AVR247 ($449) and Yamaha HTR6090B (pricier for $599).

I have no idea if these are good enough or worth the money, i also have no idea if these are good enough to get good clean sound from my setup.

 

[mazersteven]

Don't wait, and don't delay

Yamaha RX-V1700
http://www.ubid.com/Yamaha_RX-V1700_910_Watts_7.1_Ch._A/V_Home_Theater/a11224772.html

 

[starflight]

Honestly, unless you want all the bells and whistles as seen in the high end bracket, most receivers in your price range will suffice for most HT setups. I mean for $500, you can definitely get 7.1, DTS, Dolby Digital,Dolby PLII, etc 100+ WPC. Now all you need to figure out what brand you want and if the design and interface suits your taste.

 

[Acadian]

Does anyone have an opinion on the Denon 1708 and 1908? They are a bit pricier than the other ones i mention.

 

[mazersteven]

Don't wait, and don't delay

Yamaha RX-V1700
http://www.ubid.com/Yamaha_RX-V1700_910_Watts_7.1_Ch._A/V_Home_Theater/a11224772.html

I told you. Don't delay

 

[mazersteven]

Marantz SR7001 $559

http://www.ubid.com/Marantz_SR7001_110W_THX_Select2_Surround_Sound_A/V_Receiver/a11225444.html

 

[dorokusai]

Just determine your connectivity needs as almost anything will drive that setup. I'm an Onkyo fan personally but the previous suggestions are solid as well. I don't know how Emotiva sells their gear that low but it's certainly attractive.

I would suggest you think about HDMI sooner than later.

Mark
Polk Audio CS