manufanatic Posted December 30, 2002 Share Posted December 30, 2002 Hello, Even though i have a quality yamaha amp Im considering upgrading the technology to DTS and 7.1. Please give me your thoughts on the best amp/receiver under a grand to match up with my RP-5s Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted December 31, 2002 Share Posted December 31, 2002 The Denon 3803 will be hard to beat meeting your parameters and price range. You might go to your dealer and audition Reference apeakers with a Denon receiver to get an idea of their sound together. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted December 31, 2002 Share Posted December 31, 2002 If you don't mind buying a used receiver, you can get a Denon 5800 (about a year old) without going too much over your budget (The thing was originally $3800 and its replacement the 5803 is over $4000). Not a bad deal when you consider what you can get new in comparison. Chris I have seen HK receivers (New) on eBay for about $1100+ that are 7.1, but I think that you may need an external amo for the two extra speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celtica Posted December 31, 2002 Share Posted December 31, 2002 Hi, I started out wanting to do exactly the same thing, find the best receiver I could upgrade to for under $1000. Then, lately H/K has introduced new models, and I found an H/K AVR-520 for about half that. (And other threads, folks have been saying they have found the newer AVR-525 heavily discounted too.) These seem like a lot of sound and features for the money. ---------------- On 12/30/2002 11:23:51 PM manufanatic wrote: Hello, Even though i have a quality yamaha amp Im considering upgrading the technology to DTS and 7.1. Please give me your thoughts on the best amp/receiver under a grand to match up with my RP-5s Thanks ---------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted December 31, 2002 Share Posted December 31, 2002 Celtica, Have you tried the HK with Heritage speakers? How does it sound? (warm, good bass etc?) Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOZ Posted December 31, 2002 Share Posted December 31, 2002 I picked up an H/K AVR 8000 on ebay for $1199 BIN. Hopefully will be here within a few days. I currently have the AVR 7000 and yes it is very smooth with heritage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted December 31, 2002 Share Posted December 31, 2002 NOZ, I see that you do not have any heresys. I am wondering about the HK amp because my Denon 5800 sounds great with K-horns, but the heresys have little bass. I bought a Harman Kardon 630 twin power vintage unit on HDBR's reccomendation to use in a different room. I will first try it on the Heresys and see how good the bass is. If it is much better, I may sell my Denon for a HK surround unit (If the new units have a warmer sound than the Denon) Are you selling your older unit and what features does it have. You can post direct to me if you like. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOZ Posted December 31, 2002 Share Posted December 31, 2002 Chris, I pre-sold it before I bought the new one. Specs can be found at Harman's website. harmankardon.com. The 7000 is a great unit, the bass reponse is very good, tight and controlled. The only reason I am upgrading is because I got a great deal on the 8000 and have the 7000 sold. Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zandern Posted January 1, 2003 Share Posted January 1, 2003 I agree, the Denon 3803 is probably your best bet. Onkyo is another great manufacturer too. Both are great, easy to use, and within your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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