Selecting a new receiver

[DBO]

<font color='#000000'>I am seeking advice/input/direction on selecting a new receiver. Ideally I want a receiver that will provide premium 2-channel performance for music along with up-to-date surround sound capabilities for enjoying movies. I have a 20' by 20' family room with 12 foot ceilings that I intend to use (at least for the next 3-5 years) for both music listening and watching movies. Current components: Marantz SR870 A/V Receiver (110W); Snell K.5 monitors (in bookshelves), CR.5 center and PS.10 subwoofer; Denon DVD-5900 (DVI active); and Samsung HLN567W HDTV (with 3 sets of component jacks and DVI jack). I have 5 additional pairs of speakers (Niles, Polk) in other rooms of the house and patios for entertaining. Music is the priority - if I go the all-in-one receiver route I am willing to compromise some surround sound capability for premium 2-channel sound. I'm not &quot;married&quot; to any particular brand and my price range is somewhat broad. Any constructive comments are most appreciated. Thanks!</font>

 

[Yamahaluver]

<font color='#0000FF'>Put the Yamaha Z-1 and Z-9 on your list, if you just need an upgrade for music, check out Yamaha's MX-1000/MX-1 amp which you can get for $700 on e-bay.</font>

 

[race4aliving]

<font color='#000000'>support your local HiFi dealer. dont be afraid to ask for a deal. when you you buy from an authorized dealer you'll get the warranty and support you deserve.</font>

 

[pam]

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race4aliving : <font color='#000000'>support your local HiFi dealer. dont be afraid to ask for a deal. when you you buy from an authorized dealer you'll get the warranty and support you deserve.</font>

<font color='#728FCE'>Hi

In Montreal some dealer are a bit greedy: 2000$CA (1550 USD) for a RXV-2400. At this proce I can get two on the internet...
I would look at local authorized dealer if the premium was 20-30% not 125%. In this case it is not a race4living, it is greedy.</font>

 

[simplman63]

<font color='#000000'>I would give careful consideration to the Denon 5803. Plenty of clean power for a room that size and all the latest goodies.

Not bad to look at either...

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[stiletto pat]

<font color='#000000'>I too am contemplating different receivers that first and foremost must be acurate and sound great, then as a secondary concern, process home theater appropriately. &nbsp;To that end, I am wondering how the B&amp;K line of receivers and separates holds up to the likes of the big Yamahas, Denons and Integras. &nbsp;I'd enjoy seeing anyone's experiences with these units, as well as I'd love to see Audioholics perform some of their famous unbiased testing of the B&amp;K product line.

Any experiences out there from the faithful??

Thanks,

Pat &nbsp;

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[Shinerman]

<font color='#000000'>If 2 channel is your main concern, you might look at A/V receivers from NAD, Arcam, and Rotel to name a few.  The companies are well know for their 2 channel music reproduction and Amps.   I have heard the Arcam and NAD and they really do music well.   I mean, really well for a A/V receiver.  I own a Yamaha RX-V1400 but I don't think most of the common receivers companies can hold a candle to these three is terms of music reproduction.   HT?  Yamaha, Onkyo, Marantz, Denon and some others are going to be better.  But, the Arcam, NAD and Rotels do HT very well so I don't think it would even be an issue.  

Give them a listen if you can.  I think you will be impressed.

Shinerman</font>