Mark5 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 I would like to upgrade my yamaha rxv 630 to a newer receiver with hdmi and all the new bells and whistles. I have searced around and the same receivers are always reccomned. But of these which will match my speakers the best. Rf3 II, Rc3 II, Rs3 II, Ksw10. The price range is under $600 but $500 or less would be better. Onkyo 607 Pioneer 1019/ vsx 21 Denon 1910 Marantz 5003 Yamaha 765 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Rex Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 I, too, would be interested in some replies. Seems I was putting my first serious HT system together about 5 years ago, which is when I purchased the Denon 3802. I would like to see some options for driving a similar set-up as yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 my vote always goes to marantz when put in a lineup. pairs nicely with klipsch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 I'm also partial to Marantz, although from your list I've only owned Onkyo and Marantz of the brands listed. From personal experience and what I've read of other's experiences, this is the order I'd recommend them in: Marantz Denon Yamaha Pioneer Onkyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Rex Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 my vote always goes to marantz when put in a lineup. pairs nicely with klipsch! Would it be important to get a receiver that inputs and outputs in HDMI1.3? What do I lose if it outputs in HDMI 1.1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Some newer Blu-Ray players, TVs and other devices that use HDMI might have handshake/compatibility issues with early HDMI versions. My Marantz is HDMI 1.2 I believe and almost without exception if I go into the receiver's menu and then go back to any HD source then I lose the picture until I turn the receiver off then back on, or change inputs to a SD source for a few seconds and then go back. It is annoying but its something I live with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmaul187 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Sounds about right although I can flip flop Yamaha and Denon back and forth. I have owned both brands high end units and they sound similar to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Rex Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Some newer Blu-Ray players, TVs and other devices that use HDMI might have handshake/compatibility issues with early HDMI versions. My Marantz is HDMI 1.2 I believe and almost without exception if I go into the receiver's menu and then go back to any HD source then I lose the picture until I turn the receiver off then back on, or change inputs to a SD source for a few seconds and then go back. It is annoying but its something I live with. So, wuzzer, you would still recommend the Marantz SR 7001 for the right price? What do you think would be a right price? I am interested in getting a Receiver that has the HDMI connections but don't have an arm and a leg to pay... maybe just an arm... ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Used on eBay they sell for $375-450. Accessories4less.com has an eBay store and they have them factory refurbished for $499.99 + shipping: http://cgi.ebay.com/Marantz-SR7001-110w-x-7ch-THX-HDMI-HD-Ipod-2nd-Zone_W0QQitemZ370326356830QQcmdZViewItemQQptZReceivers_Tuners?hash=item56392bc35e Here's a couple more: http://cgi.ebay.com/MARANTZ-SR7001-HDMI-THX-7-1-HOME-THEATER-RECEIVER_W0QQitemZ400099473285QQcmdZViewItemQQptZReceivers_Tuners?hash=item5d27c97785 http://cgi.ebay.com/Marantz-SR-7001-7-1-channel-Receiver_W0QQitemZ220546539975QQcmdZViewItemQQptZReceivers_Tuners?hash=item33599921c7 I believe they originally retailed at $1399. The only way I'd sell my Marantz is to upgrade to an Emotiva UMC-1, which I'm very seriously considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Rex Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Used on eBay they sell for $375-450. Accessories4less.com has an eBay store and they have them factory refurbished for $499.99 + shipping: http://cgi.ebay.com/Marantz-SR7001-110w-x-7ch-THX-HDMI-HD-Ipod-2nd-Zone_W0QQitemZ370326356830QQcmdZViewItemQQptZReceivers_Tuners?hash=item56392bc35e Here's a couple more: http://cgi.ebay.com/MARANTZ-SR7001-HDMI-THX-7-1-HOME-THEATER-RECEIVER_W0QQitemZ400099473285QQcmdZViewItemQQptZReceivers_Tuners?hash=item5d27c97785 http://cgi.ebay.com/Marantz-SR-7001-7-1-channel-Receiver_W0QQitemZ220546539975QQcmdZViewItemQQptZReceivers_Tuners?hash=item33599921c7 I believe they originally retailed at $1399. The only way I'd sell my Marantz is to upgrade to an Emotiva UMC-1, which I'm very seriously considering. Ok, I will take one for a test drive... just bought one on EBAY for $345, including shipping. Seemed like the right price and a good chance for me to get a replacement for my older model Denon. Thanks for the info, I will let you know what I think in a week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester21 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Marantz- would buy if I had it to do over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Rex Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Ok, I will take one for a test drive... just bought one on EBAY for $345, including shipping. Seemed like the right price and a good chance for me to get a replacement for my older model Denon. Thanks for the info, I will let you know what I think in a week or so. Ok, I have had my Marantz for a couple of days now. I have to say that I am very disappointed... no, not necessarily disappointed with Marantz, just this particular receiver. I have identified two problems: one the HDMI in for the TV doesn't relay the signal to the HDMI out and second, I hear a static like pop every so often through my speakers during movies or television. I can't remember if it does it during a blu ray, I might need to take a closer look at that. Otherwise, I am very pleased with the sound from the Marantz. It seems to utilize every speaker and fill the room with sounds that I never heard from the early model Denon. It seems fuller and crisper but I haven't really had that much of a chance to play with it. I will play with it more this weekend but I am planning to return it because of the less than excellent condition in which I received it. But, I do like the sound and will plan to buy another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluBitRates Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 I wonder if you have somewhat of a faulty unit. Does anyone have a opinion on the VSX-21TXH? I have about $250 saved up for a receiver and eventually want to get up to the $500 mark. Think i will ever find a tx-sr807 for 500? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montigue231 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Mark this year the Pioneer 1019 stands out in front with its sound quality at the price point. Not to mention its apple certified..Comes with ipod dock, has great up conversion and abselutly sounds better than anything else this year in this price range. The forum members are giving great advice but some are a bit bias to there previous ownerships. Beleive me the market at this time..The pioneer 1019 is the best buy @ 500 - Monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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