receiver advice

[drashx]

In the market for a new 5.1 receiver and my main concern is getting the best sounding receiver for the money for music and blu-rays, im not a huge techy so alot of todays streaming services etc dont concern me plus i can pick up most of them on my smart tv ie.. pandora etc.... The only real add-on i'd like to have is a front usb for ipod connection. Don't need multi zone its for my family room only which is roughly 20x15 maybe slightly larger.

So all that being said it seems i can get a decent mid range receiver in the 4-600 rabge any thoughts on what might be my best option, i've looked at the denon 1613 +1713 (it seems the next step up to the 1912 or 1913 is mostly stuff i dont need, yamaha has a model 473 + 571 that seem to fit the bill as well (with the 671 + 673 both once again mostly stuff i dont think i need.

Any thoughts or other brands models to look at?

 

[dkane360]

In the market for a new 5.1 receiver and my main concern is getting the best sounding receiver for the money for music and blu-rays, im not a huge techy so alot of todays streaming services etc dont concern me plus i can pick up most of them on my smart tv ie.. pandora etc.... The only real add-on i'd like to have is a front usb for ipod connection. Don't need multi zone its for my family room only which is roughly 20x15 maybe slightly larger.

So all that being said it seems i can get a decent mid range receiver in the 4-600 rabge any thoughts on what might be my best option, i've looked at the denon 1613 +1713 (it seems the next step up to the 1912 or 1913 is mostly stuff i dont need, yamaha has a model 473 + 571 that seem to fit the bill as well (with the 671 + 673 both once again mostly stuff i dont think i need.

Any thoughts or other brands models to look at?

What speakers are you using?

 

[drashx]

older model definitive tech towers and center, and def tech prosub 800 and matching rer satellites.

 

[ACsGreens]

Yamaha

I am a big fan of the Yamaha Aventage line, but the Denon receivers are on the same page IMO. Denon has done a great job, and either of those receivers would be more than adequate. I think the 720 from yamaha would push those nicely. If Airplay is not a concern, I would try and find a 710 if you can find on here for about $459.
Amazon.com: Yamaha RX-A710BL 7.2-Channel Network AV Receiver (OLD VERSION): Electronics

 

[drashx]

thanks for the info, love hearing everyones ideas and advice, all this stuff gets confusing especially alot of the new technology that i know i would probably never use, and of course most of that stuff is what drives up prices as well.

 

[zieglj01]

So all that being said it seems i can get a decent mid range receiver in the 4-600 rabge any thoughts on what might be my best option, i've looked at the denon 1613 +1713 (it seems the next step up to the 1912 or 1913 is mostly stuff i dont need, yamaha has a model 473 + 571 that seem to fit the bill as well (with the 671 + 673 both once again mostly stuff i dont think i need.

Any thoughts or other brands models to look at?

With Yamaha, I would stay from the 6XX series on up, Denon
and Marantz and Pioneer Elite are some nice receivers. I do not
get caught up in how a receiver sounds - and I have never put
a stethoscope against one yet. >> I look for receivers that
are built well and have good power handing, with at least 6 and
8 ohm loads >> and are efficient in surround modes.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Call Electronics Expo and see if they have any Denon 3312 they can sell for $550, matching the sale price from Amazon.

 

[Tin Ear]

There is an interesting Onkyo in the bargain basement at accessories4less.com:

Onkyo TX-NR509 5.1-Channel 3-D Ready Network A/V Receiver | Accessories4less

It has the front USB port you wanted and actually exceeds what you say you need (and includes networking if you decide you need it in the future and a second zone) for 189 bones. I may be concerend with the 80WPC if you don't think that would be adequate, but it sure helps extend the budget for other toys if it is enough .

 

[Damn Noise!]

I got a Yamaha RX-V667 that was last years model (a year ago) for $250 shipped and I couldn't be happier.
Smooth power-easy to control- and I got an iPod adaptor for it that shows the playlist on the TV screen, easy peasy.
Its a 7.2 surround and works awesome.
Look at Newegg and see what they have. Good luck.