Older Receiver w/ Multi Room HDMI support

[Darins10]

It's been a while since I've posted anything on this great site, but it's again that time to ask for the subject matter experts suggestions. I have been thinking about upgrading my Yamaha RX-V2500 to a receiver that not only supports hdmi, but also has multi out hdmi support. I'd like to keep my options sub $800. I'm OK with older or refurbished/used units. I've typically been a Yamaha guy and from previous experience stay away from Sony and Onkyo (Onkyo because setting up their units seemed to be a nightmare). Any suggestions?

 

[Adam]

Welcome back!

I don't know much about Yamaha's latest receivers, but out of the sub-$800 Denons, Onkyos (which you don't want), and Pioneers...I'd go for either the Pioneer VSX-1123 or last year's Denon 3313. I've seen the Pioneer for as low as $430 on Newegg (but that was a heck of a deal), and the 3313 is selling for $800 right now on Amazon. The Pioneer compares well to, and beats IMO, the Onkyo TX-NR626 that sells for about $500. I don't think that Denon has a new model with dual-HDMI outputs in your price range, but the 3313 has three HDMI outputs.

 

[Darins10]

Thanks for the reply. Are there any limitations to having multi zone hdmi outputs? I'd hate to buy a new avr and have my flexibility limited by purchasing a avr with this type of functionality...