Buddy needs new receiver

[tech_freak]

He has 400-500 to spend,but doesn't know where to start.He asked me for help so I turn to you guys.
He's running an old xbox 360 that uses component video and optical audio,bluray player,nintendo wii that uses component and a HDDVR.(dish I think?) He gave me his tv specs just in case it would help out any.
Resolution 1366x768
Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
He plans on getting a 1080p tv later.
Any input you guys have will help him out.Thanks

 

[Lordoftherings]

Here it is.

For what your buddy has right now, he does not have to spend that much.
About a Marantz SR6001 $1,200 A/V Receiver for only $349.99?

@ http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/MARSR6001/Marantz/SR6001-receiver-100w-x-7ch-HDMI-home-theater-surround/1.html
-> With two (2) HDMI inputs version 1.2, he's all set to receive the new high resolution audio codecs, decoded in the Blu-ray player, and sent through Linear PCM, in the Receiver. No loss of audio resolution whatsoever.
And he can always add an HDMI Switcher in the future, when the need arrives. They could be had for only $40.

Or for another option, about The Onkyo TX-SR607 for $369.99?

@ http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/ONKTXSR607BLK/Onkyo/TX-SR607-7.2-Channel-Home-Theater-Receiver/1.html
-> It does have the new audio internal decoders, and six (6) HDMI inputs, including the one on front. No HDMI Switcher needed in the future with this baby.

Cheers & say Hi to your buddy from me,
Bob

~ Anyone of these two, is the perfect antidote for him in his present and future system.

 

[Pyrrho]

He has 400-500 to spend,but doesn't know where to start.He asked me for help so I turn to you guys.
He's running an old xbox 360 that uses component video and optical audio,bluray player,nintendo wii that uses component and a HDDVR.(dish I think?) He gave me his tv specs just in case it would help out any.
Resolution 1366x768
Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
He plans on getting a 1080p tv later.
Any input you guys have will help him out.Thanks

The Marantz mentioned by Lordoftherings is a great deal:

http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/MARSR6001/Marantz/SR6001-receiver-100w-x-7ch-HDMI-home-theater-surround/1.html

The two downsides to it are that it only has 2 HDMI inputs (which means he will probably need to eventually buy an HDMI switch box; this is worse than you might think, because HDMI devices can be finicky) and he needs to do the new format decoding in his BD (Blu-ray) player (which can be sent as multichannel PCM via HDMI, if his player can do that). Decoding in the player that way is fine as far as sound quality goes.

For a new model with the new formats built in, I would recommend looking into the Denon AVR-790:

http://www.usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/4891.asp

If they have implemented the video chip properly, it will have stellar video upconversion. See:

http://www.audioholics.com/buying-guides/how-to-shop/2009-500-receiver-comparison-guide

 

[tech_freak]

I'll let him know.

 

[Soundman]

For what your buddy has right now, he does not have to spend that much.
About a Marantz SR6001 $1,200 A/V Receiver for only $349.99?

@ http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/MARSR6001/Marantz/SR6001-receiver-100w-x-7ch-HDMI-home-theater-surround/1.html
-> With two (2) HDMI inputs version 1.2, he's all set to receive the new high resolution audio codecs, decoded in the Blu-ray player, and sent through Linear PCM, in the Receiver. No loss of audio resolution whatsoever.
And he can always add an HDMI Switcher in the future, when the need arrives. They could be had for only $40.

Or for another option, about The Onkyo TX-SR607 for $369.99?

@ http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/ONKTXSR607BLK/Onkyo/TX-SR607-7.2-Channel-Home-Theater-Receiver/1.html
-> It does have the new audio internal decoders, and six (6) HDMI inputs, including the one on front. No HDMI Switcher needed in the future with this baby.

Cheers & say Hi to your buddy from me,
Bob

~ Anyone of these two, is the perfect antidote for him in his present and future system.

I ordered the Marantz. It fit my needs better then the Onkyo. Personally, I think it has better built quality. Mine should be delivered tomorrow!

 

[Lordoftherings]

I ordered the Marantz. It fit my needs better then the Onkyo. Personally, I think it has better built quality. Mine should be delivered tomorrow!

Right on! Very wise choice.

* And of course it has better build quality compared to the Onkyo, it has everything better.
It's a twice as expensive receiver than the Onkyo. It weights more, it looks the real deal, it sounds great, it has a better room EQ, it's a Marantz for God's name.

I'm very happy for you Soundman, and I'm glad that you can tell which one is the right one.
That tells me only one thing, you're a very smart man.

Keep in touch to let us know your impresssions. But I already know them; you'll be blown away.

Have a great evening,
Bob

 

[Soundman]

Right on! Very wise choice.

* And of course it has better build quality compared to the Onkyo, it has everything better.
It's a twice as expensive receiver than the Onkyo. It weights more, it looks the real deal, it sounds great, it has a better room EQ, it's a Marantz for God's name.

I'm very happy for you Soundman, and I'm glad that you can tell which one is the right one.
That tells me only one thing, you're a very smart man.

Keep in touch to let us know your impresssions. But I already know them; you'll be blown away.

Have a great evening,
Bob

Thanks Bob. It should be in soon. Can't wait!

 

[Lordoftherings]

Thanks Bob. It should be in soon. Can't wait!

I know, I just saw the federal express sheet of all departures from all origins, in another thread, where you just posted it.
Today man, today.

 

[tech_freak]

He went with the Denon 1910,don't blame him,he got a good deal on it.Thanks for the help.

 

[Lordoftherings]

He went with the Denon 1910,don't blame him,he got a good deal on it.Thanks for the help.

Nobody's to blame here but myself, to not have been able to convince him otherwise.

* Just kidding, the AVR-1910 is a dynamite receiver, with Audyssey MultEQ (it's not XT, or is it now?), Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, and the latest in the line of Denon receivers, a very wise choice indeed, very wise.
So just Congratulates your friend, 'cause he truly deserves it.
Bob said so.

 

[tech_freak]

Nobody's to blame here but myself, to not have been able to convince him otherwise.

* Just kidding, the AVR-1910 is a dynamite receiver, with Audyssey MultEQ (it's not XT, or is it now?), Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, and the latest in the line of Denon receivers, a very wise choice indeed, very wise.
So just Congratulates your friend, 'cause he truly deserves it.
Bob said so.

Thanks Lord.It wasn't an easy decision by any means.He decided for days as to which one to get.

 

[Lordoftherings]

Thanks Lord.It wasn't an easy decision by any means.He decided for days as to which one to get.

He still picked an excellent receiver.
He'll be very satisfied with it. I would.