T tim1050 Audiophyte Jan 30, 2010 4 0 1 44 Middleboro, MA Apr 16, 2019 #601 Yamaha has always been the best bang for the buck for me. Never had any issues either.
C Corey Marotta Audiophyte Apr 16, 2019 1 0 1 50 Apr 16, 2019 #602 Onkyo but that's only based on having the most experience with that brand per the list. My TX-NR3008 has been going strong since day one but is behind today's audio and video performances. Logically given the other brands mentioned I've considered each of them with Yamaha being the least likely. That being said I've recently been digging into Lyngdorf's MP-50 and options from Storm Audio as "someday" wishful options.
Onkyo but that's only based on having the most experience with that brand per the list. My TX-NR3008 has been going strong since day one but is behind today's audio and video performances. Logically given the other brands mentioned I've considered each of them with Yamaha being the least likely. That being said I've recently been digging into Lyngdorf's MP-50 and options from Storm Audio as "someday" wishful options.
P Patster11 Audiophyte Apr 2, 2019 2 0 1 70 Apr 16, 2019 #603 I've had a SR5010 for years and loved it - Marantz
Ratledge Audiophyte Apr 16, 2019 2 0 1 71 Apr 16, 2019 #605 Gotta stick with Marantz. I have for 40 years.
S Spideymf Audiophyte Apr 16, 2019 1 0 1 50 Apr 16, 2019 #606 Marantz. I've always thought of them as having a little more prestige than the competition.
J jon96789 Audiophyte Mar 31, 2016 2 0 1 74 Apr 16, 2019 #608 Marantz... Always loved the Marantz amplifiers and the look of their equipment.
C clintgarr75 Audiophyte Apr 16, 2019 1 0 1 51 Apr 16, 2019 #609 I have always loved Marantz. Paired with the right speakers Marantz has such a lifelike sound that other companies don't compare.
I have always loved Marantz. Paired with the right speakers Marantz has such a lifelike sound that other companies don't compare.
G Gusgt Audiophyte Jan 6, 2009 9 0 1 Reedley, CA Apr 16, 2019 #611 Marantz gets my vote. I've been a follower since the vintage days. To me they appear to be to be a notch above the other brands.
Marantz gets my vote. I've been a follower since the vintage days. To me they appear to be to be a notch above the other brands.
V VeryOriginal Audiophyte Apr 16, 2019 1 0 1 38 Apr 16, 2019 #612 Marantz for their elegant design combined with performance
R rareplay Audiophyte Apr 16, 2019 1 0 1 65 Apr 16, 2019 #614 Marantz, I love the heritage of the brand, the build quality and the ease of using the set up screen. The Marantz features are cutting edge and are impressive sounding musically.
Marantz, I love the heritage of the brand, the build quality and the ease of using the set up screen. The Marantz features are cutting edge and are impressive sounding musically.
K Kola7777 Audiophyte Apr 16, 2019 1 0 1 47 Apr 16, 2019 #615 Pioneer. Was my first high end reciever...
T The_Blackwell_Ninja Audiophyte Apr 3, 2019 1 0 1 46 Apr 17, 2019 #616 Yamaha, I've not tried any other brand yet.
T Troyh4 Audiophyte Apr 17, 2019 1 0 1 59 Apr 17, 2019 #617 My preferred receiver is Yamaha. I first bought their first flagship AVR back in 1998 with the model DSP-A1. What a awesome receiver!
My preferred receiver is Yamaha. I first bought their first flagship AVR back in 1998 with the model DSP-A1. What a awesome receiver!
T tharrington3 Audiophyte Jan 22, 2017 2 0 1 51 Apr 17, 2019 #618 A (Denon) or D (Onkyo) is all I’ve ever owned- good value.
B baweldum Audiophyte Apr 17, 2019 1 0 1 63 Apr 17, 2019 #619 Denon right now. I had a number through the years. 2802, 3803, 3805, 3806, 3808 and currently the AVR4311 (still stuck at 1080P). Almost pulled the trigger on a Marantz SR7012 last year but held back for now.
Denon right now. I had a number through the years. 2802, 3803, 3805, 3806, 3808 and currently the AVR4311 (still stuck at 1080P). Almost pulled the trigger on a Marantz SR7012 last year but held back for now.
B BBROU15 Audiophyte Apr 17, 2019 1 0 1 45 Apr 17, 2019 #620 My favorite is the one with the best specs for the value. I started with a basic Samsung and upgraded to a used Integra 30.4 (to get preamp outputs), but I'm just starting to get better equipment on a budget.
My favorite is the one with the best specs for the value. I started with a basic Samsung and upgraded to a used Integra 30.4 (to get preamp outputs), but I'm just starting to get better equipment on a budget.
