chuckears Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 I think I have found a receiver that is going to allow me the flexibility I am looking for... the HK AVR-520. It has received pretty solid reviews, but I was wondering what the Klipsch contingency had to say... ------------------ Klipsch Fortes, Oiled Oak Klipsch KLF-C7 Center Channel McCormack DNA-1 Power Amp McCormack TLC Pre-Amp Sony 5-disc changer NHT SA3 Subwoofer Amp Hsu TN1220 Subwoofer Old Akai cassette Deck Akai AAR22 used as tuner Nordost Solar Wind interconnects Kimber 4TC Speaker Cable (Future upgrades to include): Klipsch RS-3 Surrounds Outlaw 1050 AV Receiver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 looks very solid, looking at the specs, they give proper specs including distortion, all channel driven etc. and they give the specs at 4ohm or 6ohm too I believe. solid amp section, or so it seems. also look at the weight in the specs, this is a heavy piece of equipment, always a good indication. the only thing is, you pay for 6.1 processing you're never going to use, as it does not have a power channel for the surround back speaker. and using a separate amp would be expensive, unless you have an old one lying around somewhere. looks good IMO, but definitely look at the price compared to the Denon 2802 or 3802. ------------------ http://members.fortunecity.com/sebdavid - go laugh at my crappy website/equipment http://www.dvdprofiler.com/mc.asp?alias=Sebdavid - go laugh at my puny little DVD collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckears Posted March 1, 2002 Author Share Posted March 1, 2002 I am definitely leaning toward the H\K, or the Outlaw 1050 plus Outlaw ICBM... I think I like the option of component inputs on the H\K, something I believe the Outlaw is lacking... Anyone with head to head comparisons of these two, please feel free to chime in... (Jim C., where are you?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cornell Posted March 2, 2002 Share Posted March 2, 2002 Harman Kardon had to many inputs LOL I traded my H/K for a 1985 cadillac eldorado, so h/k is worth something! Outlaw has 2 opticals and 1 coax! H/K had 3 opticals and 2 coax! Regards Jim This message has been edited by Jim Cornell on 03-02-2002 at 12:55 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John0392 Posted March 2, 2002 Share Posted March 2, 2002 I personally own the H/K 500 which is the 520 two years ago with a few more options. I think it is a great receiver and easy to operate. I wanted to trade my 500 for the 520; however, no denaro. You will love it and it will make those Klipsch sing a very natural tune I'll tell ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig6519 Posted March 2, 2002 Share Posted March 2, 2002 I have the H/K 520 and I'm still messing around with it, only had it a few days now. I'm using it as a Pre-amp with Acurus power amps. It took me a couple of days to admit to myself that I like it in 2 channel better than my Yamaha DSP-A1, because of the huge price difference I paid. Craig ------------------ Klipsch KLF30 Mains (OAK) Klipsch KLF-C7 Front Center (OAK) Klipsch KLF-C7 Rear Center (OAK) Klipsch KSP-S6 Surrounds Dual SVS 20-39CS+ Sub's Samson S1000 Sub Amp H/K AVR 520 (2)Acurus 200x3 Yamaha MDX-793 Mini disc Sony CDP-C701ES 5 disc Player Sony S565D DVD Hitachi MX6080EM Muli-system HI-FI VCR Hitachi 29" T.V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckears Posted March 2, 2002 Author Share Posted March 2, 2002 Thanks for the input all... now I just need to get my wife to decide on blinds and curtains, make her buy them, then I can go ahead with the HT purchases ...one learns how to make her happy, after nearly 18 years of wedded (mostly) bliss... This message has been edited by chuckears on 03-02-2002 at 05:00 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eq_shadimar Posted March 2, 2002 Share Posted March 2, 2002 I own the H\K AVR 510. I have had it for awhile now and I love it. I think it is awesome! Laters, ------------------ ...wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world... My Home Theater Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montigue Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 Chuckears, like ive been saying for a long time now. If you want a quality amp in a A/V receiver for the money. H/K is the right choice. And they sound very nice with Klipsch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckears Posted March 4, 2002 Author Share Posted March 4, 2002 Thanks, all... the HK AVR-520 is on the list; now, on to the digital and speaker cable decision... Actually, I don't intend to spark another debate on that particar subject; I will just let it rest with: "I've decided for myself that cables make a difference, and I am comfortable with what I am willing to pay for them." (Not an arm and a leg, perhaps a finger or two...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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