mittzx Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I have Belle fronts, RC-64 II center, RS-35 surrounds and Energy S12.3 sub. I watch TV, some movies and lots of concert blu-rays on this system. What 5.1 receiver would you recommend? Thank you for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Welcome to the Klipsch Forum! What other features do you want? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Mittzx, Welcome to the forum. I have Belle fronts, RC-64 II center, RS-35 surrounds and Energy S12.3 sub. I watch TV, some movies and lots of concert blu-rays on this system. What 5.1 receiver would you recommend? Unless you have a way to use those very musical Belles as 2-channel only(integrated amp or preamp with HT bypass), then I would focus on a more musical AVR. Many on this forum love the Pioneer Elite receiver's with the class D ICE amps for HT and music. I am a big fan of the NAD AVR's which are also very musical and powerful. What might be your budget? What functions are your must haves? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 What have you been using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mittzx Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 I'd like to keep the cost below $1,000, but I may be willing to spend more if needed. As far as functions, I'm just looking for a good AVR that will provide quality sound with my existing speakers. I do like to have the volume up a bit when watching/listening to concert Blu-rays. Based on this, is there a specific Pioneer Elite or NAD you would recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mittzx Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 I currently have a Yamaha RX-V2500. It's started to shut it's self down at moderate volume levels with a Check SP Wires warning. Speaker wires are good with no shorts or frayed ends (all have banana plugs) so I think it might be an internal issue with the receiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) Based on this, is there a specific Pioneer Elite or NAD you would recommend? I will let the Elite guys chime in. As far as NAD, a refurbished 765HD would fiit your budget. http://www.spearitsound.com/Surround_Receivers-NAD_T765HD2_Refurbished.html or for more $$$, http://www.spearitsound.com/Surround_Receivers-NAD_T775HD2_Refurbished.html Bill Edited January 13, 2014 by willland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar4 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I would get the Pioneer SC-57 that scrappy has for sale. Maybe a bit of overkill, but great avr, great price. Just my .02 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I would get the Pioneer SC-57 that scrappy has for sale. Maybe a bit of overkill, but great avr, great price. Just my .02 I was going to suggest that but forgot who was selling it. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar4 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 No prob, I had to check myself before posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I would get the Pioneer SC-57 that scrappy has for sale. Maybe a bit of overkill, but great avr, great price. Just my .02 Same recommendation here. I was seriously considering buying it but my speakers are 4 ohms. It will drive your speakers with ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Ditto the SC 57. That avr has a lot of nice features and power will not be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelandKlipsch Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) A 3rd vote for scrappy a sc57. Very warm musical And powerful Edited January 13, 2014 by MichaelandKlipsch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBXeRo Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 You have belles....you only need a handful of watts to really get them going! I like harman kardon amps and receivers but denon, onkyo, pioneer and marantz all make awesome products. NAD as suggested is great, check out rotel too. If you want to have more fun, jump to the power amp and processor route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mittzx Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Thank you for all the advice and input. I bought ($615) a Pioneer Elite SC-55 and I'm VERY happy with it. I did try to buy the SC-57 that Scrappy has/had, but after me making a full price offer and more than a week of PM/emails, he informed me that someone local had expressed an interest. That deal ultimately fell through and he re-offered it to me, but I had already bought the SC-55. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 congrates... pictures of the set up is always nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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