Rsoxfan Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 My new Yamaha just arrived and I cant wait to compare it to my old rx-v757 but I am really not looking forward to hooking it up....All those wires...kid and cat trying to find out whats going on...stuffed in a cabinet holding the flashlight in my teeth... might be too early to call it, but i'm thinking this is a 6 beer job.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrod Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Ha! 6 beer job, I like that. I feel your pain, I have an Integra 6.9 arriving tomorrow. I'm super excited, but man it's a lot of work. Anyway, a buddy of mine has the 765 and he loves it. Let us know how it all comes together! Jrod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelA Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Maybe it is just me, but I enjoy when I get a new toy like that and get to hook it up. I usually learn from my past mistakes about concealing and running wires and make it much prettier.However I dont have a cat and child to contend with.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokarz Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 congrat mmsiman, did you get a chance to hook it up yet? did you get a deal on it? very interest to hear your thoughts on the 765 with klipsch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeg123 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I have the RX-V765 powering my Klipsch. It is a very nice receiver and it sounds great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsoxfan Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 congrat mmsiman, did you get a chance to hook it up yet? did you get a deal on it? very interest to hear your thoughts on the 765 with klipsch. I haven't set it up yet probably this weekend.....got an ok deal..I could have got a better one but I didnt trust the source..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye_Nut Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Haha....too funny. I used to milk it for all it was worth when I bought a new receiver etc, etc... I recently bought a new receiver and did a quick-change. I must be getting old...LOL I stacked the two....transferred wires, had my wife help lift and remove the old one once all the wires were disconnected...LOL It only took 2 minutes....Hah Everything sits forward so I can walk behind without moving anything....definitely makes changes easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokarz Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 hey mmsiman, how much did you pay for your 765? newegg is selling it now for $399 shipped. did you do better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsoxfan Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 hey mmsiman, how much did you pay for your 765? newegg is selling it now for $399 shipped. did you do better? I didn't do that good... So last nite I spent 2 hours setting it up..I watched Iron Man and a good portion of Transformers 2 then this morning I listened to a couple cd's.Then I spent 2 hours hooking my old 757 back up.I played with the 765 tried all the different settings/sound fields, to me none of them sound as good as the 757's standard setting..Thats just my opinion.....So now 765 is back in it's box sitting on my kitchen table.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluBitRates Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 So you did not notice a difference stepping up to HD codecs in movies??? So are you returning the amp or plan on selling it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Did you get the new receiver just for some of the updates? It seems like it would have been a good time to get one of the more upscale models rather than the slightly newer version of what you already have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsoxfan Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Did you get the new receiver just for some of the updates? To answer it simply ya....I was and am happy with my 757 I was just looking to get up to snuff with the hd audio.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokarz Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 that was disappointing to hear. is the 765 going back to the store? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsoxfan Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Ya the 765 will be going back to the store....I will just run the 757 till I find something I like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrod Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Man, that sucks. Sorry dude. So, what's on the short list of potential replacements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsoxfan Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Man, that sucks. Sorry dude. So, what's on the short list of potential replacements? Originally i wanted an 1800 I just didn't want to spend that much money...I will probably pony up the extra cake and just go with the 1800...unless something else catches my ear..I'm in no rush so we'll see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrod Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Nice! Be patient and scour Audiogon, ebay, etc... and find ya a good deal!! Good luck! Jrod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeg123 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I would say, check out the 1800 or even the 863. There has been a lot of comparison between the two and many think it is a better deal to go with the 863 rather than the 1800. If you feel the need for more power, you can always use the pre-outs and get an external amp. Either would be a step up from the 765. Yamaha skimped in the power supply area with the 765. Last years models seem to have been a lot more powerful. I recently had a 765, sold it, and then purchased an 863 without losing any money. Definitely an upgrade. At any rate, the 863 can be had for around $499[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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