eagle98 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 The puzzle pieces are coming together... I now have a sweet Klipsch RF-83 system with an RC-64 center and a RT-12d subwoofer. If I had some RS-52s, I'd have the original set that came with the entire RF-83 system. Now I need a receiver. I want to keep the receiver under $1k, but if there was an awesome one slightly over $1k that would provide me a much better product, I'd be willing to splurge a little bit. I've been looking at Marantz, Integra, and Denon, but not sure what exactly I want yet. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panacea Engineering Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Eagle, Please also include the Onkyo line of receivers, as there are some great deals on them out there. We use two PR-5508 processors and are very happy with the results. If it makes any difference, they replaced Sony STR DA5300ES receivers, as we have a few amps that we switch between on various systems. The others that you have listed are also great choices. Onkyo IS Integra....same components internally and a pretty large price difference...FWIW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 A beast of a receiver if you want to keep it local. http://houston.craigslist.org/ele/3289274320.html 2.5 year old flagship Onkyo. Also consider www.accessories4less for factory refurbished Onkyo, Denon, Marantz. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 We use two PR-5508 processors and are very happy with the results. +1[Y] I've had mine for several weeks now and could not be happier. I'd recommend going with separates but if not at least get a higher powered AVR with pre outs for future expansion. As Bill suggested, accessories4less has some nice offerings on refurb's with warranties...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Go separates! Your rf-83 will thank you with some real power. Find a used xp-5 and a umc-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Go separates! Your rf-83 will thank you with some real power. Find a used xp-5 and a umc-1 Hey Flyboy he beat me to it; those speakers really liked the XPA-5 amp, not so much several AVRs (using AVR pre with XPA-5 much, much better). I have not heard the Emotiva UMC-1 but a lot of guys on our forum like it. Here is one for $350 shipped with a lot of warranty left. EMO forum for sale Here is you a XPA-5 shipped with warranty for $750 same EMO forum For $1100 shipped (without any negotiation) you have what you need (can't teach AirForce jet jockeys nutthin'. Sorry Justin, us squids gotta poke fun) I see you went with the Klipsch sub.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Pioneer's have a great pre-amp and power. Here is one for $715,00. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140861352574&item=140861352574&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466 You can always add an amp later if you feel the need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Yamaha has always made great-sounding receivers. Here's their current Aventage line-up: http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/aventage/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle98 Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 Thanks for all the advice guys, I appreciate it. I did go with the Klipsch sub, the RT-12d. I got it for $325, which from responses on the forum, sounds like a pretty good deal. I'm pretty much have no idea what to look for when it comes to separates. I'll look into those items mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 You can learn a lot on here about separates. A lot of us like emotiva amps because of their bang for the buck. As for a processor well emotiva makes a umc-1 which alot like. And the onkyo pr-sc5508 is a popular one. Just make sure if you buy an avr first you get one with preOuts so you can add an amp later. (Trust us, you will one day with them 83's and 64 for sure) You could buy a descent avr with preOuts and add the emotiva xpa-3 for your front three. It will be fantastic. Then you just run your rear off your avr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 6, 2012 Moderators Share Posted October 6, 2012 I did go with the Klipsch sub, the RT-12d. I got it for $325, which from responses on the forum, sounds like a pretty good deal. No doubt, that is a fantastic price for the RT-12d. Great sub too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechnut Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 2nd on accessories4less. Mine is a factory refurb. ZERO issues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elitedemo Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 +3 for umc / xpa amp a good amp will really open the 83s up, I've had a couple receivers on them and a xpa 2 3 5 as well as marantz ma500s on them, they love juice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Not to side track the post, but how are those marantz ma 500's. I have heard good things about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roaddog359 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 If interested in a slightly used UMC-1 PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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