Vectra Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) I am looking for a pre/pro (or could use an AVR but I have a 7ch amp Emotiva MPS-1). ~$2,000. My current pre/pro is Component (not HDMI) so I use the Oppo 103 as processor. I was thinking about the Emotiva XMC-1 but it keeps getting delayed. I'm most interested in sound quality (esp. stereo) but need the HDMI switching. Should I focus on new releases or older high end pre/pros that are now discounted used on Audiogon (i.e. HALO, Anthem) Edited April 19, 2014 by Vectra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Welcome to the Klipsch Forums, Vectra! If it were me, I'd wait & see what comes out New & then either buy that, or the Discontinued Models New, but at a deep discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 I was considering updating my 8 year old Yamaha avr. It does have hdmi connectivity, and pre-outs, so now my thinking is just adding an amp. It has just enough power for ht, because the whole family watches then, but I want more power for my music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssh Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I've never heard a receiver that I thought could mate as well with LaS or Khorns as Marantz. SSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 Okay, I think I am back to square-one. I think it's better if I just get a new A/V receiver to power my speakers along with a new HDTV and Blu-ray player because I am planning on completely re-doing my home theater in a few years (at least 3-4). No need to spend mega bucks on what I have now just to replace it later. So, I am down to the Pioneer Elite SC-79 and the Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3030. Is the Yamaha better built? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Okay, I think I am back to square-one. I think it's better if I just get a new A/V receiver to power my speakers along with a new HDTV and Blu-ray player because I am planning on completely re-doing my home theater in a few years (at least 3-4). No need to spend mega bucks on what I have now just to replace it later. So, I am down to the Pioneer Elite SC-79 and the Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3030. Is the Yamaha better built? What about Marantz or Denon? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 Don't really like the looks of the Marantz and, from what I've read, the Denon comparable to these units did not match their sound quality. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Get the Pioneer and call it a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Get the Pioneer and call it a day. couldn't have said it better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skelt Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I know it's not on the OP's list but no one mentioned Rotel. Is there prejudice against the brand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Don't really like the looks of the Marantz and, from what I've read, the Denon comparable to these units did not match their sound quality. Your decision. I have heard nothing but good about the Denon (in fact I own one). I also have heard that Audyssey is better than the competition in calibrating for your room. I can't personally confirm it as I have no first hand knowledge of it. All I can say is I have owned 3 Denons, 1 Pioneer Elite and 1 Yamaha AVR and I like all of them at the time I owned them and didn't find them lacking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyrc Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Don't really like the looks of the Marantz and, from what I've read, the Denon comparable to these units did not match their sound quality. Check online and magazine REVIEWS for an AVR that 1) Meets power specs for each channel, with all channels operating(or at least puts out as much power as you need). Many are misleadingly rated, but the reviewers will catch that when they test the unit. 2) Is O.K. with dropping impedence. NAD has a good rep in these respects (hope that's still true). Some people find that they need bass boost with Reference (there is a thread devoted to that somewhere on the forum). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I know it's not on the OP's list but no one mentioned Rotel. Is there prejudice against the brand? I doubt that. Rotel just does not have too many AVR offerings to put them on most's radar. The RSX-1562 is the only current AVR they are offering but it does seem to be a pretty good one. Though it does not seem it has any kind of on board room correction EQ. The ICEpower Class D amp technology is a plus. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 NAD has a good rep in these respects (hope that's still true). Yes NAD does spec their AVR(and amps) at "all channels driven" and peak levels(dynamic power) and even their entry level offering T-748v2 is pretty solid and comes in at a moderate 25.3 pounds in weight and 7x40wpc with all channels driven. The flagship T-787 weighs in at over 55 pounds and specs at 7x120wpc with all channels driven/150wpc in stereo. A bit pricey though at $4000.00 msrp and "only" Audyssey MultEQ XT. With all that said, the sound quality is superb for HT and especially 2-channel music. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 This reminds me of the "what oil is the best to use" question. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeker Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Okay, I think I am back to square-one. I think it's better if I just get a new A/V receiver to power my speakers along with a new HDTV and Blu-ray player because I am planning on completely re-doing my home theater in a few years (at least 3-4). No need to spend mega bucks on what I have now just to replace it later. So, I am down to the Pioneer Elite SC-79 and the Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3030. Is the Yamaha better built? What about Marantz or Denon? Or Harman Kardon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted April 22, 2014 Moderators Share Posted April 22, 2014 I tried Yamaha, Emotiva and Onkyo and kept coming back to HK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I was going to buy a HK 990 but ended up getting the NBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Read around on the Anthem MRX 710 and is it as good as the reviews say? Some went as far as saying that this is the closest you can get to separates with an A/V receiver. http://www.anthemav.com/products-current/collection=performance/model=mrx-710/page=reviews http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/anthems-mrx-710-close-separates-av-receiver-gets/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelandKlipsch Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Grab the mrx you won't look back. Anthems arc is incredible to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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