Denon AVR-X2100W, Awesome Price - Should I go for it.

[DennisCaad9]

I have been hunting for a new AV Receiver. I've had my eye on the Onkyo NR636 and Sony DN1050. During some reviews today I see Crutchfield and Amazon have this on sale for a stellar price $399.

The specs look good and comparable to the Sony and Onkyo.

Thoughts??

 

[afterlife2]

Check this one out as well. It would be better than the new Sony/Onkyo: http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxa720bl/yamaha-rx-a720-7.2-network-aventage-av-receiver-airplay/1.html
or
http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxa800bl/yamaha-rx-a800-7.2-aventage-av-receiver/1.html

 

[DennisCaad9]

Those are great deals on the Yamaha's I'm going to have to check that place out for other options as well. Thanks

 

[DennisCaad9]

Any opinion on the following
Marantz SR5009
Yamaha RX-V777BT

 

[afterlife2]

If you're going to go with Yamaha go with the Aventage line: http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxa1010bl/yamaha-rx-a1010-7.2-network-aventage-av-receiver-airplay/1.html

Dunno much about that Marantz model, but they make good stuff. Is Bluetooth something you need?

 

[rojo]

Marantz and Denon are owned by the same company. You generally get more features at a certain price point with Denon, but Marantz gets the beefier guts. I haven't done a side-by-side comparison of Marantz + Denon AVRs, but I am thoroughly pleased with the sound from my Marantz.

Marantz vs. Yamaha, if customer satisfaction is any indication, you really can't go wrong with either. I prefer Audyssey room correction in Marantz units over the YPAO correction of Yamaha, simply because Audyssey is better documented and I know it works reasonably well.

Re: the SR5009, if you don't need HDMI 2.0 or wifi connectivity, you could save some money and get last year's SR5008.

 

[DennisCaad9]

Bluetooth is a feature I could go for. But I could do without it if I can control the system from an app on my phone since it would be connected to the same local network. I don't need Wifi as the install location will have a CAT 5E cable.

I don't need HDMI2.0 at the moment only have a 55" 1080p Plasma. But I'm sure I'll end up with a new 4K screen over the next 5years. So I'd like the AVR to have future compatibility.

Also most products from Accessories4Less are refurbed. You don't have any concerns with a company certified refurb product ?

 

[afterlife2]

I've bought from them with no problems. I got my Onkyo AV refurbed from them and never had a problem till it drowned in a storm. I think the Marantz will suit you fine. The Yamaha Aventage I linked does not have bluetooth, but the model you asked about the Yamaha RX-V777BT does.
6008 is the same price and more power/features:
http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/marsr6008/marantz-sr6008-7.2-networking-home-theater-receiver-with-airplay/1.html

 

[DennisCaad9]

Thanks for the help I'm going to look over the Marantz and Yamaha manuals later tonight.