Help on Three things.

[Cabal]

I was wondering the difference was in a 2000.00 Receiver and a 1000.00 Dollar Receiver.
I understand that the options will vast with a 2 grand Receiver than a 1 Grand System.

I don’t care for the features like all the Different sound features like concert hall and soccer field and so on.

I want one that will sound Loud and good with Music, but at the same time do Movies just as well.

As I said I just want the Receiver to do both well.
Now I understand the hook up part in the back and I have no clue about all that jazz.

I do have a HDTV and CD players and Video game system and so on, so hook up on the back is a plus as well.
So really three things I am looking foe before I spend the money.

Now I use
Paradigm Studio Reference CC-470 Center Channel Loudspeaker
Paradigm PW-2200 Powered Sub-Woofer
Paradigm Monitor Series Monitor 11 Loudspeakers

I choose this way for the speakers cause I had the other Center but it could not hang with the sides and the sub. So I went up to the cc-470 and it smoothes it all out for me that is.
People say to timber them up, and for me I did they sound awesome this way.

Now would a
NAD T773 A/V Receiver
Arcam DiVA AVR300 Receiver
Or something else do the trick for me?

I need all the feedback I can get on the Receiver for I have found the Speakers and am very happy with them.
I would be willing to spend up to 2500.00 for the Receiver if I must to get the sound I want.
Thank you for your time.

 

[zumbo]

One option with HDMI switching.

http://www.wildwestelectronics.net/adgfhi4ohmst.html

Neither of your choices look to be HD ready. In this pricerange, I would certainly get one that was.

 

[Cabal]

See I do not understand the whole HDMI switching thing at all.

 

[mtrycrafts]

I was wondering the difference was in a 2000.00 Receiver and a 1000.00 Dollar Receiver.
I understand that the options will vast with a 2 grand Receiver than a 1 Grand System.

I don’t care for the features like all the Different sound features like concert hall and soccer field and so on.

I want one that will sound Loud and good with Music, but at the same time do Movies just as well.

As I said I just want the Receiver to do both well.
Now I understand the hook up part in the back and I have no clue about all that jazz.

I do have a HDTV and CD players and Video game system and so on, so hook up on the back is a plus as well.
So really three things I am looking foe before I spend the money.

Now I use
Paradigm Studio Reference CC-470 Center Channel Loudspeaker
Paradigm PW-2200 Powered Sub-Woofer
Paradigm Monitor Series Monitor 11 Loudspeakers

I choose this way for the speakers cause I had the other Center but it could not hang with the sides and the sub. So I went up to the cc-470 and it smoothes it all out for me that is.
People say to timber them up, and for me I did they sound awesome this way.

Now would a
NAD T773 A/V Receiver
Arcam DiVA AVR300 Receiver
Or something else do the trick for me?

I need all the feedback I can get on the Receiver for I have found the Speakers and am very happy with them.
I would be willing to spend up to 2500.00 for the Receiver if I must to get the sound I want.
Thank you for your time.

You need an amp with the power to drive your speaker load and sensitivity to the desired volume level in your room.

 

[pearsall001]

Cabal

I own the NAD T773 receiver. It is absolutely fantastic. No bells & whistles (hall, stadium, opera house, etc. settings) they're nothing but crap anyway. NAD doesn't put unnecessary bells & whistles like that in their products. You get nothing but pure power & incredible sound. Movies sound fantastic & 2 channel music really shines. The T773 puts out 110 watts x 7 & 145 watts x 2 for direct stereo mode. For my money it's NAD all the way.

 

[zumbo]

I own the NAD T773 receiver. It is absolutely fantastic. No bells & whistles (hall, stadium, opera house, etc. settings) they're nothing but crap anyway. NAD doesn't put unnecessary bells & whistles like that in their products. You get nothing but pure power & incredible sound. Movies sound fantastic & 2 channel music really shines. The T773 puts out 110 watts x 7 & 145 watts x 2 for direct stereo mode. For my money it's NAD all the way.

IMO, that receiver is not enough for his speakers. He either needs a flagship model, or seperates.

 

[zumbo]

See I do not understand the whole HDMI switching thing at all.

Poke around on Audioholics home page, and do a search for HDMI. There is tons of information.

Also, as I mentioned above, you need a more powerful receiver than the ones you listed.
The way I see it, you either need:
1) A top-of-the-line model, such as the Adcom I linked.
2) Seperates.
3) Or a receiver with the features you need( I recommend making sure you get one with HDMI) with an added amp.

 

[MacManNM]

I would go with a Yamaha 2500 or 2600 and an external amp. That behrenger should do the trick.

Or you could look at the new Adcom receiver, that unit is the only thing in this price range that will push those speakers.

 

[jcPanny]

Receiver and amp.

Nice speakers!
All of those including the Monitor 11's are listed as "8-ohms compatible" which means that any mid-fi receiver should be capable of driving them. I would purchase a $1K receiver first and depending on your room size and listening prefrences, it might be enough. In this price range, check out the Yamaha RX-V2600 and Denon 3806.

By the way, do you have and surround speakers? Do you have 4 of the Monitor 11's?

With the receiver hooked up, you might find that a couple monoblocks or a stereo amp is necessary for the mains. The receiver should be able to easily drive the remaining 6-8 ohm speakers.

 

[pearsall001]

Cabal

Some of these posters are absolutely clueless. The NAD T773 receiver will handle your speakers with ease. That madel is their flagship & it doesn't get any better than that.

 

[JonBaker99]

I think the Denon 4306 is probably your best value for the money. Robust amp, tons of inputs and HDMI upconversion along with Audessy room calibration.

 

[nova]

Also, as I mentioned above, you need a more powerful receiver than the ones you listed.
The way I see it, you either need:
1) A top-of-the-line model, such as the Adcom I linked.
2) Seperates.
3) Or a receiver with the features you need( I recommend making sure you get one with HDMI) with an added amp.

I have to disagree with you also,.... The NAD T773 is way more than those speakers would need. At 8ohm and a 94 sensitivity I'd bet a $200 Sony would drive them with no problems.
As for the HDMI or DVI or whatever hookups he needs,... well then the NAD may not be the best choice.

 

[zumbo]

I have to disagree with you also,.... The NAD T773 is way more than those speakers would need. At 8ohm and a 94 sensitivity I'd bet a $200 Sony would drive them with no problems.
As for the HDMI or DVI or whatever hookups he needs,... well then the NAD may not be the best choice.

You are way, way wrong. Do you even know what speakers he is using. Monitor 11's. Yes, a Sony would drive them. Thats about it. This speaker system that Cabal has invested in is not meant to be driven with low quality receivers. No offense.

 

[AudioSeer]

Personally I would not spend $2K on a receiver. Receivers have too much potential for obsolescence and most won't drive the difficult loads.

The seperates route is the way to go at this price point. You don't even need a fancy processor - you may be able to start out by using the pre-outs on your existing receiver.

 

[zumbo]

Personally I would not spend $2K on a receiver. Receivers have too much potential for obsolescence and most won't drive the difficult loads.

The seperates route is the way to go at this price point. You don't even need a fancy processor - you may be able to start out by using the pre-outs on your existing receiver.

I agree. I am using a Yamaha 1400 with an Adcom 7605 amp. But, the Adcom receiver is interesting. And, it is 4ohm stable and will drive difficult loads. And, it's up-to-date with HDMI. While my system is three years old, if I were building one today, I would seriously consider the Adcom receiver.

 

[Cabal]

I thank you all for all the info and help you have gave to this topic.

I ended up going with the Arcam AVR 300

I do not see HDMI in my near future, but I do see music and Movies they way I watch them now in it, and this fits right in it.

I am sure when they Figure out all the HDMI issues I will then be ready to step up and get a New Receiver and new Fronts and Sub as well.
But until that day comes I think this set-up will do me fine.

And again thank you all.

 

[zumbo]

I thank you all for all the info and help you have gave to this topic.

I ended up going with the Arcam AVR 300

I do not see HDMI in my near future, but I do see music and Movies they way I watch them now in it, and this fits right in it.

I am sure when they Figure out all the HDMI issues I will then be ready to step up and get a New Receiver and new Fronts and Sub as well.
But until that day comes I think this set-up will do me fine.

And again thank you all.

I thought HDMI was figured out. HDMI from cab/sat to receiver. HDMI from dvd to receiver. HDMI from receiver to tv. Switch between the two.

 

[nova]

You are way, way wrong. Do you even know what speakers he is using. Monitor 11's. Yes, a Sony would drive them. Thats about it. This speaker system that Cabal has invested in is not meant to be driven with low quality receivers. No offense.

Yes,... Paradigm Monitor 11, a pretty easy load for just about any decent receiver.
You are right, I could be way wrong. I don't have a NAD 773 and Monitor 11's.
I do agree with you that a better reciever and or seperates would likely be better, but the 773 would do a fine job.
No offense taken Just my veiw.

 

[PENG]

Yes,... Paradigm Monitor 11, a pretty easy load for just about any decent receiver.
You are right, I could be way wrong. I don't have a NAD 773 and Monitor 11's.
I do agree with you that a better reciever and or seperates would likely be better, but the 773 would do a fine job.
No offense taken Just my veiw.

I have to agree the 773 is more than enough for any Paradigm speakers other than perhaps their Signature Series such as the S2 through S8. The 773 in fact has more power output than the Arcam AVR300. That said, I have listened to the AVR300, it sounded so good with the speakers it was driving, I ended up buying the speakers because I already have my 3805 at the time. The AVR300 sure sounded very musical.

 

[zumbo]

I have to disagree with you also,.... The NAD T773 is way more than those speakers would need. At 8ohm and a 94 sensitivity I'd bet a $200 Sony would drive them with no problems.
As for the HDMI or DVI or whatever hookups he needs,... well then the NAD may not be the best choice.

Lets check this quote again. It states the 773 is way more than those speakers would need. And it states that a $200 Sony would drive this system. Drive it with utter disappointment.

You are way, way wrong. Do you even know what speakers he is using. Monitor 11's. Yes, a Sony would drive them. Thats about it. This speaker system that Cabal has invested in is not meant to be driven with low quality receivers. No offense.

There is no way that any receiver is more than they would need. They would love nothing more than to have a 300 X 2 strapped to 'em. That would be just about right. PENG, I am shocked. You are one of the sharpest people here. What gives?