Yamaha RX765 & Emotiva XPA-3 v. Yamaha 2065

[q2bon2b]

I have not purchase a receiver in awhile so I am having a hard time deciding between the following two options:

(1) New Yamaha RX765 and used emotiva XPA-3 (total about $780)
(2) Yamaha RX2065 ($720 new)
My original budget was $600, but the sweet taste of cost overruns, that's prevalent in many big commercial projects, seduced me. Unfortunately, in my case, there is a finite ceiling to my runaway budget.

Room size: 20x14x10
Setup: 5.1 (Klipsch - will be upgrading but not in immediate future) ,with Sony XBR9 and Sony BDP-BX37

It will be 80/20 music/HT for me, and 50/50 for the rest of the family.

I know the 2065 is richer in features but I suspect I probably don't need most. One feature I like is the USB input but it's not a must have. I do like idea of having the amp to drive the L/R/C to hopefully bring me closer to music nirvana.

Would appreciate your thoughts and inputs. Thanks.

 

[3db]

I have not purchase a receiver in awhile so I am having a hard time deciding between the following two options:

(1) New Yamaha RX765 and used emotiva XPA-3 (total about $780)
(2) Yamaha RX2065 ($720 new)
My original budget was $600, but the sweet taste of cost overruns, that's prevalent in many big commercial projects, seduced me. Unfortunately, in my case, there is a finite ceiling to my runaway budget.

Room size: 20x14x10
Setup: 5.1 (Klipsch - will be upgrading but not in immediate future) ,with Sony XBR9 and Sony BDP-BX37

It will be 80/20 music/HT for me, and 50/50 for the rest of the family.

I know the 2065 is richer in features but I suspect I probably don't need most. One feature I like is the USB input but it's not a must have. I do like idea of having the amp to drive the L/R/C to hopefully bring me closer to music nirvana.

Would appreciate your thoughts and inputs. Thanks.

I would take option #1 over option #2. I've never been a fan of the 1065/2065 receivers from Yamaha. The 2065 is 10lbs lighter than the RX-V1800, which is rated the same power output but the 2065 input power consumption is less than of the 1800 which tells me that the 2065 will run out of power much sooner than the 1800.

The 2065 series would have enough power to drive your Kliptch becuase of their high sesntivity but if you were to move to a lower sensitivity speaker, you may run into issues with the receiver's power.

 

[KEW]

I agree with option 1.

By all accounts, the XPA-3 will still be a great amp years from now, but either receiver will become obsolete and need to be replaced. Buy the nice amp for the long haul and figure the receiver (pre-pro) as a shorter term investment.

 

[j_garcia]

There is no receiver out there that will even come close to the kind of power you are going to get from the XPA-3.

 

[waxey]

I agree with 3DB option 1 would be best all though you mite want to consider the RX-V667 or the567 as they are 3d ready.Also the RX-V 1900 isn"t bad but dosen't internet connection.Saw the 1900 on mydigetialuniverse.com for $625.00.

 

[q2bon2b]

Thanks for the inputs

Thanks everyone for the inputs! Highlighted some important points that I will consider, especially about power, obsolescence of receivers and future-proving.

 

[q2bon2b]

Future proofing

I meant "future-proofing" and not to prove the future

Thanks everyone for the inputs! Highlighted some important points that I will consider, especially about power, obsolescence of receivers and future-proving.

 

[q2bon2b]

I heard that the general trend with receiver getting lighter and lower power consumption which was why I decided to explore the external amp route, hence the XPA-3.

Driving lower sensitivity speaker - good to know for my future speaker upgrades.

I would take option #1 over option #2. I've never been a fan of the 1065/2065 receivers from Yamaha. The 2065 is 10lbs lighter than the RX-V1800, which is rated the same power output but the 2065 input power consumption is less than of the 1800 which tells me that the 2065 will run out of power much sooner than the 1800.

The 2065 series would have enough power to drive your Kliptch becuase of their high sesntivity but if you were to move to a lower sensitivity speaker, you may run into issues with the receiver's power.

 

[q2bon2b]

Kew's insight on amp's long-term usefulness and J_garcia's comment tip the scale.

It's option 1 for me!

Thanks again everyone!

I agree with option 1.

By all accounts, the XPA-3 will still be a great amp years from now, but either receiver will become obsolete and need to be replaced. Buy the nice amp for the long haul and figure the receiver (pre-pro) as a shorter term investment.

 

[Side99]

Quick question, how much are you getting the xpa3 for? I have been considering an amp for my fronts (for sure l/r but c wouldn't be bad) and pricing different ones. You said the 765 and xpa3 for 780, since the avr is around 600 my curiosity was peaked

Thanks in advance!

 

[bandphan]

Quick question, how much are you getting the xpa3 for? I have been considering an amp for my fronts (for sure l/r but c wouldn't be bad) and pricing different ones. You said the 765 and xpa3 for 780, since the avr is around 600 my curiosity was peaked

Thanks in advance!

its the other way around ... how much for the 765

 

[Side99]

its the other way around ... how much for the 765

I figured once I got the answer for one I could just do the math.. and the xpa is what I'm concerned with.. haha

And since it's normally 600 as well, and both would cost 1200.. I wondered where he was getting the pair for 780..

 

[bandphan]

I figured once I got the answer for one I could just do the math.. and the xpa is what I'm concerned with.. haha

And since it's normally 600 as well, and both would cost 1200.. I wondered where he was getting the pair for 780..

You can pick up an Onkyo 707 for around 450 right know which would work and IMHO is better that the 765 feature wise.

 

[Side99]

You can pick up an Onkyo 707 for around 450 right know which would work and IMHO is better that the 765 feature wise.

Recently purchased an 807 and I would echo that opinion.