vote on my receiver

[Joshr]

OK, while I'm doing my research, I figured I should let all you experts vote. This piece will be driving Energy Veritas V2.3 fronts, V2.0C center, and V2.0R rears in a large room. Haven't decided on which sub yet. Cast your vote:

1. Rotel 1067
2. Marantz SR8500
3. Arcam 250 or 300
4. Integra 6.5 or 7.5
5. Don't do either: buy a less powerful receiver and supplement with separate 2 or 3 channel power amp.

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

Option 5. None of the receivers you listed are powerful enough to bring out the best in your front towers. You need a separate two channel power amp with an updated receiver. With the proper amp, you will be able to tell the difference in a great recording vs a poor recording.

 

[anamorphic96]

Option 5 .....The Veritas line loves the juice. Even if the specs say otherwise. They need a seperate 2ch or 5ch amp to get the best from them.

 

[zumbo]

Option 5. It's what I did, except I use a five-channel amp.
Yamaha 1400 and Adcom 7605

 

[Leprkon]

I went with Option 5 myself, using a Yamaha RX-V2500 and this:

http://ww3.onecall.com/PID_653.htm

 

[PENG]

When I upgraded from my Polk RTi38 to Veritas 2.3i last fall, I went with option 5 for a while using a 3805 and my 2 channel amps. The improvement was not that great and only then I realized how good and powerful the 3805 really is. The dealer where I bought my V2.3i from used an Arcam AVR300 to demo the speakers. It sounded so good that it help me make up my mind on the Veritas immediately.

The V2.3i does like a lot of power, but my room isn't that big. If you have a large room, you will difinitely benefit more from a 2 or 3 channel amp. Even the Rotel 1067 cannot touch a decent 200WPC power amplifier.

 

[Joshr]

ok, next question

Wow, that's 5 votes for choice 5 and none for 1-4. So, assuming that landslide doesn't just reflect that it's always fun to spend other people's money ;-), let's revise the candidate slate, except this time it will be a write-in election:

So, tell me what receiver and amp you think I should buy that won't break the bank and that will meaningfully outperform the AVR-only solutions in the last vote.

Thanks!

--Josh

 

[hootie10]

Hi Josh,

Definately option 5. I wouldn't say that the Veritas isn't too hard to drive but from my experience they like power, and sound great with lots of it. 200wpc for the 2.3's would be nice for those. In your case separates would be the best route to take.

The Veritas line is great IMO. Great choice!!

Good luck and Enjoy

 

[zipper]

Any lower powered receiver (cheaper) that has all the options you want(including pre-outs). For an amp, try the B&K REF 200.5...........I just picked up a demo model for $1700 which is about half of the MSRP depending on where you shop..............an excellent amp for the $.

 

[zumbo]

Lowest price Yamaha or Denon with the features you need and an Adcom GFA 5503. Amp is 200w X 3. It can be found for 1595.00-1599.00(shipping included) from authorized dealers.

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

Marantz SR8400 receiver for $550 and a Mackie M1400 two channel amp for $599.

www.ubid.com/actn/opn/getpage.asp?AuctionId=10344088

www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/search/detail/base_pid/487202/src=01340

Now those *may* blow your towers if you're not careful

 

[PENG]

Receiver:Yamaha RX-V2500 (or 2400), or for a better price, or Denon AVR2805.

Amplifier: I second the Adcom. I have tried my 3805 with an old GFA-555 and a Bryston 4B SST, not much different in H.T. The Adcom seems to have unlimited power. I can watch LOTR in one shot with the Adcom driving my V2.3i and it wouldn't even get warm at the end.

 

[chelentano]

if you don't use all 7 channels on Arcam 300, you can reconfigure it and use channels 6 and 7 to bi-amp you front speakers. So you could almost double the power to the main speakers. No other receiver can do that.

 

[MarieonCape]

Suggest search of Audioholics and this forum

if you don't use all 7 channels on Arcam 300, you can reconfigure it and use channels 6 and 7 to bi-amp you front speakers. So you could almost double the power to the main speakers. No other receiver can do that.

Have you checked all your sources before making this claim? Do you make this claim in a specific manner (i.e., bi-amp at the push of one button?), since there are many posts by others (See Gene, Denon AVR-3805) on bi-amping.

Marie

 

[jeffoAdelaide]

go the integra mate

 

[chelentano]

Have you checked all your sources before making this claim? Do you make this claim in a specific manner (i.e., bi-amp at the push of one button?), since there are many posts by others (See Gene, Denon AVR-3805) on bi-amping.

Marie

OK, you right, I should say "BASED ON MY KNOWLEDGE, no other receiver can do that". But on Arcam AVR300 this feature could be easily turned on by setup menu with a couple of clicks. It's documented in the manual and done by me in practice. I have not found anything like that in Danon's manual. And again, I am talking about bi-amping using 6th and 7th channels, not by external amplifier.