lucasd2002 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 I am starting from the ground up... pair of Synergy SF-1s Now, the next step to find a receiver that will fill them out. I am leaning toward HK or Denon from research and past experience. The SF-1 are rated at 100 W by Klipsch. I know I don't want the fanciest megawattage unit but I was thinking since I don't have a fancy HDTV, maybe a used receiver like a HK AVR 3xx (335,330,etc). I would like to have outputs for a second room and the ability to handle most DVD audio. I am not so worried about the video perf (I know I'm not investing in HDMI stuff very soon). I am not quite as familiar with the recent Denon product lines- would a 3801 be comparable to a HK 3xx or 4xx? Thanks for any advice! BTW- saving dinero on the receiver leaves room for the needed center channel and sub (I hope) but that's probably another post... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 How about a Sony D1011 receiver, 120wX2, $125.00 obo.Like brand new. Just a thought, good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Harmon Kardon tends to under rate wattage as opposed to sony and others that overrate them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Harmon Kardon tends to under rate wattage as opposed to sony and others that overrate them Sony, Sansui,Harmon Kardon, Pioneer, Yamaha; they are all the is the same, just a different name. It comes down to SS vs Tubes, that is the real choice. Which is best? It's up to the buyer. Now that I think about it, I miss my Kenwood intergrated Amp, should never have sold it. PS: I always wanted Macintosh Equipment,(now owned by Marantz) but, can't afford it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 I would highly disagree..... SS can sound just as good Also each company has a very big difference. Would you make the same comparison to TV oh wait Samsung makes 9 out of 10 lcds....... not only for their own company but others as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I would highly disagree..... SS can sound just as good Also each company has a very big difference. Would you make the same comparison to TV oh wait Samsung makes 9 out of 10 lcds....... not only for their own company but others as well Samsung didn't make my Panasonic Flat Screen. My point on the receivers was, they basically sound the same if they're SS. The only difference is in the power. SS sounds one way, Tubes sound another, and that's the choice, which sound is more pleasing to you, SS or Tubes. I own a SS Sony, and I am happy with it, but I also have heard Mac's, and Scott tubes that also sounded great. You Know, maybe it's the Klipsch speakers that count most, and the power unit is not as important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Harmon kardon doesnt under rate their amplifiers, in a long list, published somewhere on this forum, harmon kardon consistently met their stated wattage at all frequencies, unlike almost every other manufacturer!!!![] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I would highly disagree..... SS can sound just as good Also each company has a very big difference. Would you make the same comparison to TV oh wait Samsung makes 9 out of 10 lcds....... not only for their own company but others as well Samsung didn't make my Panasonic Flat Screen. My point on the receivers was, they basically sound the same if they're SS. The only difference is in the power. SS sounds one way, Tubes sound another, and that's the choice, which sound is more pleasing to you, SS or Tubes. I own a SS Sony, and I am happy with it, but I also have heard Mac's, and Scott tubes that also sounded great. You Know, maybe it's the Klipsch speakers that count most, and the power unit is not as important. yes the speakers are the biggest factor in music. But the source and amp are too.... SS do sound different, try comparing a yamaha with a harmon kardon. Samsung makes and sell to other lcd screen companies. Its done everywhere, most tv companies outsource parts and stuff..... My dell computer monitor has a big trinitron label on there..... there is only one company that makes trinitron and that is sony. Also I remember forum member rttr showing me a magazine where they tested the rated wattage of some hk recievers and they did about 20 more watts over the stated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I would highly disagree..... SS can sound just as good Also each company has a very big difference. Would you make the same comparison to TV oh wait Samsung makes 9 out of 10 lcds....... not only for their own company but others as well Samsung didn't make my Panasonic Flat Screen. My point on the receivers was, they basically sound the same if they're SS. The only difference is in the power. SS sounds one way, Tubes sound another, and that's the choice, which sound is more pleasing to you, SS or Tubes. I own a SS Sony, and I am happy with it, but I also have heard Mac's, and Scott tubes that also sounded great. You Know, maybe it's the Klipsch speakers that count most, and the power unit is not as important. yes the speakers are the biggest factor in music. But the source and amp are too.... SS do sound different, try comparing a yamaha with a harmon kardon. Samsung makes and sell to other lcd screen companies. Its done everywhere, most tv companies outsource parts and stuff..... My dell computer monitor has a big trinitron label on there..... there is only one company that makes trinitron and that is sony. Also I remember forum member rttr showing me a magazine where they tested the rated wattage of some hk recievers and they did about 20 more watts over the stated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucasd2002 Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 Can anybody compare HK 3xx/4xx with a comparable Denon product (maybe a 38xx)? I need a receiver on a budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 http://www.audioreview.com/cat/amplification/a-v-receivers/harman-kardon/PRD_125091_2718crx.aspx Not sure if this will work check out some of the reviews for this lowly model. I may have the 120 for sale soon ( but no multi room capabilites ). Waiting on a Nakamichi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokem Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 To me when comparing similar models HK is better than Denon..Just my $.02. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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