Best A/V Processor for a 5.1 system

[sharok]

What A/V processor would you suggest for a 5.1 system under $10,000?
Priority is two channel music using either analog-in, HDMI, or USB

 

[TankTop5]

It might be helpful to know what speakers you will be using, listening distance and how loud you like to listen. 5 channel receivers are more difficult to find than 7 channel receivers, 2 unused channels isn’t an issue

That said just about anything from Denon, Marants, Yamaha, Onkyo will likely be more than enough and none of them are much over $2,000.

 

[InfernoSpectre]

Models like the Anthem AVM 70 or the Marantz AV8805 are popular choices due to their robust performance and feature sets. Don’t forget to match your processor with your room acoustics and speaker setup for optimal results

 

[PENG]

The OP is asking about AV processors. There are many choices in the <$10,000 range, assuming he meant US$.
Examples that fit his stated requirements, among the good ones that have most of the latest features, could be the AVM70, AVM90, AV7706, AV10, Yamaha CX-A5200, MX200, MX100, just to name a few of the more popular ones.

The McIntosh MX200 seems to look suitable for his stated use, for $6,000 list price, seems like a reasonable price point for Mc. Still, that's a 11.1 AVP but that's sort of the minimum channel count these days anyway.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

The OP is asking about AV processors. There are many choices in the <$10,000 range, assuming he meant US$.
Examples that fit his stated requirements, among the good ones that have most of the latest features, could be the AVM70, AVM90, AV7706, AV10, Yamaha CX-A5200, MX200, MX100, just to name a few of the more popular ones.

The McIntosh MX200 seems to look suitable for his stated use, for $6,000 list price, seems like a reasonable price point for Mc. Still, that's a 11.1 AVP but that's sort of the minimum channel count these days anyway.

I can't believe Yamaha just stopped making the CX-A5200 AVP altogether before even making a replacement.

 

[TLS Guy]

I can't believe Yamaha just stopped making the CX-A5200 AVP altogether before even making a replacement.

This issue of less choice is becoming a trend. What we need is much more 2 channel offerings, may be 3. However, quite honestly two speakers give an excellent phantom center. The lack of decent 2 channel equipment with proper bass management and digital connectivity barely exists, and it should.

This approach would have much higher domestic acceptance. Take a leaf from the late Peter Walker and made neat preamp units that can fit in with their surroundings and have the power amp out of site. Two elegant speakers and may be a sub and you a way ahead of anything a soundbar could ever offer.