Help!! Need help with deciding on AVR

[Hsimons]

Hello, I am in the process of finishing my home theater and need some help with finding an AVR receiver. I have looked at a few but still not sure which one is a great one. I know everyone has there opinion of which system they like best, but when your in the stores the employees have no clue.

I have looked at the pioneer elite SC-79 but now I hear they have an SC-89 coming out. The Denon AVR-4520CI, Marantz AV7701, and so on. I am looking for a 9.2 AVR, with 3d and 4k pass through and possibly upscaling as well. Pre outs and I hear some have pre outs for up to a 11.2 or 13.2 system. Please help

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I would wait for the new Denon X5200W (MSRP $2K, street prices lower).

Denon introduces AVR-X4100W and AVR-X5200W | SECRETS Press Releases

Monolithic amplifier design with Denon custom made transistors
Dolby Atmos (5.1.2, 5.1.4, 7.1.2, 7.1.4*, 9.1.2* configuration)
Audyssey DSX and DTS Neo:X 11.1ch processing
11.2ch processing and 13.2ch pre-out; gold-plated terminals 140 watts per channel (8ohm, 20-20kHz, THD 0.05%)

• D.D.S.C.-HD with AL24 Processing, Denon Link HD
• Built-in Wi-Fi with dual antenna, built in Bluetooth
• Latest HDMI standard with 4K Ultra HD 50/60 Hz Pass-through
• and 4:4:4 color resolution
• Advanced Video Processing with upscaling up to 1080p and 4k Ultra HD 50/60Hz
• 8 HDMI inputs (incl. 1 front), 3 HDMI outputs (2 main + zone)
• Wide support for streaming formats including DSD and AIFF streaming
• AirPlay and DLNA music streaming; Spotify Connect, Pandora and SiriusXM (subscription required)
• Audyssey MultEQ XT32 / Sub EQ HT / LFC (Pro ready)
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ

 

[Ponzio]

Check out the specs on the Yamaha RX-A3030 or lower priced models and do a comparison to the similar models by Denon, Marantz & Pioneer. The RX-A3020 is currently the best bang for buck unit in the series.

I personally prefer Yamaha because of their reliability. I have 4 of their AVR models in my house of various ages and they're all working like a charm. Everyone has their preferences but you can't go wrong with any of those brands. I also believe that all of those brands will be releasing their newest lineup this fall/winter, so you may want to wait to get the latest and greatest and pay accordingly.

Good luck whatever you decide and enjoy.