Receiver/Amp/Other for Pioneer 5060

[Jeffrey]

Hello,

I am hoping someone can help me with the following problem. I am trying to balance a good movie watching experience with the aesthetics set for by my wife.

I hve a Pioneer HD-5060 TV and will be going with the following speakers (based on a listening experience at my neighbors) Axiom M22ti, QS8, VP160, and SVS sub.

The big question is what to use to drive these. I was originally going to go with the Yamaha RX-v2600 but have determined that the size of the receiver 6 3/4" does not fit in my wifes alocatted 6" of component space in her armoire.

After exploring whats on the market - there isnt a receiver that could fit in this space, with the exception of the Outlaw Audio. Now I am questioning if a full HDMI switching receiver is overkill.

My setup will primarily be used for movies - DirecTV and DVD hook directly to the Media Receiver of the Pioneer. So I am thinking I really need an amp and THX/Dolby processor to take an optical out from the Media receiver and driver the 5.1 system. Am I off on this?

Are there any recommendation for units at our around $1000 street (budget for receiver) that I can review and measure (sigh) for fit.

Thank you!
Jeff

 

[j_garcia]

In most cases, you are going to need a lot more than something that will just "fit" in there because you need at least 2" above most receivers for proper ventilation. So unfortunately, unless you can cut a large hole a few holes in the back of the armoire, this is not going to be a good place to put a receiver. For somewhat smaller receivers that don't generate as much heat, you might want to look into something digital like the Panasonic XR series of receivers.

THX doesn't need to factor into the equation, but you do need something to do the pre/pro functions (decoding, volume control, source switching, etc...). Basically all receviers will do this for you.

 

[Jeffrey]

Thank you for the reply! I dont have any experience with the SA-XR70S. Will that be enough to drive my desired axiom/svs setup?

I was also looking at the Outlaw 1070.

I guess I would still like to look for a solution for around $1000-1500 that will take an optical audio out from the 5060 media center to a processor and seperate amp that will fit my space (I forgot to mention I have multiple 6" cubbies - so 6" for amp and 6" for processor). If the processor is not that heavy, I could even put the processor on a top shelf of Armoire (which gives me 9" - but not very sturdy for anything over say 15-20 lbs) and run an amp in the basement - but I am concerned about the long speaker runs of back and forth from the basement.

Jeff

 

[jcPanny]

Receiver solutions.

There are plenty of receivers or pre-pro/amp options that fit in your budget, but not in your space constraint. You should consider removing one of the cubby shelves so that you have a 12" space for a receiver or pre-amp and amp. Even though the Outlaw receiver is only 5.9" high, most of the vents are on the top and sticking it in a 6" whole will cause it to quickly overheat and go into protection mode (turn off).

If you are limited to the 6" space. You will have to get creative. Use one cubby for a short pre-pro like the Emotiva UL from av123.com
http://www.av123.com/products_product.php?section=processors&product=28.1

Use 2 or 3 more cubbies for 5-7 or the Outlaw monoblock amps. You should be able to stack 3 per cubby with adequate ventellation.
http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/2200.html

This combination will run about $1800 plus shipping. Your Axioms will sound great if you drive them with a good receiver or amplifier.

 

[Jeffrey]

Thanks jcPanny!

The monoblocks are a great idea. I would need 5 for L/R/SR/SL/C. Do you recommend the Emotiva over a Model 970/990 from outlaw?