Been messing around and now getting serious...Believe me, I've read a lot of the threads but buying a new receiver is not easy. Opinions please (serious critics appreciated).
My current system:
Onkyo TX-SR601 (85w/channel)
Fronts: Klipsch RF-5
Center: Klipsch RC35
Sub: Klipsch RSW-10
Surrounds: Def Tech BP-6 (my old fronts).
Screen: Toshiba 30" HDTV (picture tube) with HDMI in.
DVD: Sony NC-665p (progressive) optical audio and componenet video out.
Cable: Scientific Atlanta 8000HD with component, optical and a DVI (??) out.
Living Room listening area: Stucco walls (lots of curvy things). Wood floor with 60% carpeting. Primary listening is done about 12 feet from front of system.
Plan: upgrade receiver next.
DVD is probably a weak link...on the horizon.
Uses: I love movies but I love music most. System must be music capable in all respects first. Music DVDs are my largest source collection Examples: Diana Krall, Allison Krause, Steely Dan, Cream, David Byrne, The Band, live classical performances.
Focus currently on Yamaha rx-v2600 for power and quality upgrade. HDMI seems like a bonus. I'm aware of older concerns about mating yammis with Klipsch; however, at this quality point, I expect a "neutral" amp. I love the detailed sound now coming from the RF-5 pair. Only other option considered is the Denon 3806 but no way to compare these (I've heard only a little about Pioneer Elite). I'm going almost solely by this site's recommendation for product of the year and awaiting the upcoming review.
Comments, suggestions?
(incidental: Can DVI out from cable box be converted for HDMI into yammi? Would you do this?).
thanks.
Roger
