AUB Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Just ordered the Klipsch RF-83.....RC-64....RS-62...ans a servo-15.....should be in this Thursday......pretty keen to let'em whale !!! But I was wondering what would be better...AV reciever (Denon 4308ci ....I was thinking) or seperates......I have the Denon 2802 right now, I hope that it is enough to run my speakers for now.......until I get something soon. Can you add a power amp to an AV reciever or not ??.....Heard that seperates are expensive....I can get the new Denon 4308ci for about $2500 CAD.......or is that not even good enough reciever ?? I would assume that seperates are better.........but how much better......... and how much money are we talking for a good set up. All comments welcome Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatrixDweller Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 You could use the 2802 as a pre processor using the 6-channel ext out to a good amp. If you spent $2500 you'd probably be able get a good 5 channel amp with 160W+ and a THD of .03% or better. Of course you'd want to save up for a matching prepro because the 2802 is lacking in a few areas and won't look as impressive aesthetically. The 4308 is no slouch though and I think it will fulfill most of your needs. Yo don't need lots of power to drive your speakers, but clean power is a must. The 4308 would fit nicely as the hub of your AV center and give you HDMI 1.3 support plus a lot of other goodies that the 2802 doesn't have. I'd highly suggest you demo a system with a 4308ci and a system with separates using RF83's. I'm sure the dealer you bought from might entertain the idea seeing that he/she might make a sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Maybe check out the separates over at www.outlawaudio.com and www.emotiva.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonrpayne Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I'd look into seperates if you think you'll be into this hobby in the long term. Look into the new Integra preprocessor as well. Used Aragon amps on eBay can be a steal, Klipsch still supports the Aragon line if anything goes wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkp Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Not to throw a wrench in, but I don't believe that there is a generous supply of parts on hand if something goes wrong with an Aragon amp. -David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I will also say Outlaw Audio. That is what I have and love it with my 83 setup. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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