Killian

I agree with OLdbuckster but the ES serie will cost a lot more too Look up the pionner elite 90 serie. At $ 299 it is the best bang for the buck if you don't mind the fact it is HDMI1.2 and not 1.3. I have it driving my RF 83, it is doing a good job at it too. I think it will meet what your looking for. http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/538649660/pioneer-vsx-90txv Nice price on that Pioneer AVR! Can't find it for sale locally, though. DA-1200 ES' average price is $450. What do you think of it in pair with Klipsch? Will it sound similiar to Pioneer Elite? Thanks.

Sony STR-DA 1200 ES is #4 in my list. Any experience with ES series?

Thanks for info on Yamahas. I've listened to RF series speakers powered by some Yamaha AVR - the sound was too high-pitched for my taste. Will Synergy sound similiar to RFs? BTW, Pioneer Elite sounded just good with F-1. Out of the price range, though.

Hi, TX-SR605 offers start from $800 HI-FI prices are pretty much fun in Ukraine - while some distributors manage to keep them on worldwide level, some just let them loose. Only Onkyo in $400-500 range is SR304E model. Is it any good? As for the Denon 988, it is simply unavailable. eBay shipments from US will add ~$200 on top of the price, which is not good.

TX-SR805? It costs $1700+ here.

Thanks for quick reply. Have you heard DG or ES Sony's? I've heard they sound pretty different. About Panasonic - what model can you recommend, and why?

Hello everybody, I'm moving to Hi-Fi from my basic 5.1 multimedia set, and really liked Klipsch F-1 during the test tour. So, I'm close to buying F1-C1-B2 combo now, and want to consult with you about the matching receiver. My priorities for AVRs: 1)Good tonal balance. Strongly articulated high frequences are no good for me. I prefer tight balanced sounding, and decent, but not overwhelming bass. 2)Versatility - I will use this set for both music - classic and modern rock, pop, trip-hop, etc., and HT as well. 3)Overall SQ I want to spend US $400-500 on a new receiver. So, I've made a short-list of available products in my region with corresponding price tag: 1)Lower-end Denons - 1507,1707. I have read mixed reviews on them, however - most of them say it can't really compete with best offers in this price range, as opposed to more mature models. 2)Cambridge Audio 540R - once again, mixed reviews. 3)Marantz 5400 4)Sony STR-DA 1200 ES. According to this review, it sounds better than Denon 1908 and CA 540R. Other sources, including What Hi-Fi, also give it very good feedback. What is your experience, will it pair with Synergy? Onkyos and HKs are a bit overpriced here, so they are not in the list. I also understand that the best way to choose AVR is to hear it - but that's not always possible. I can't find a store with at least F1s and 1-2 mentioned receiver. So, what is your opinion? Which one will pair with Synergy and deliver good sound? Thank you in advance!