mdbrien Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I'm looking to setup an HT system and was looking to buy an A/V receiver. I don't want to spend to much so I've been searching audiogon. I came across a Sony STR-Da7100es for $500 shipped to my address. Can anyone comment on this receiver? For this price, can I do better than this Sony? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdbrien Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 Just wanted to mention that I would be using Heresy speakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I don't think your going to get more total watts for the money. Before buying, I would make sure I listened to Sony gear and compared to other brands. You may like the Sony sound...you might not. As far as the other spec's like the decode bit rate....if your going to buy all used gear...24/96 will work...but if you buy newer gear...24/96 won't recongize a 24/196khz signal...you will need to make sure future componets you buy can be switched into 24/96 mode. Newer recievers auto sense the bit rate an can auto select 24/196, 24/96, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest srobak Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 You could do a lot better for the $. Here is what I got from the HK ebay store for less $... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150161097370 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 That HK receiver is a good one. Amazon.com, thru HK has that same unit on sale now for 386.66.......... Just Google HK AVR 247 . http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000N81BPC/ref=dp_cp_ob_title_3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 HK sounds great with Klipsch. A year old or more upper end Denon, Pioneer Elite or Yamaha (again on older models but still wonderful) might be good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 HK sounds great with Klipsch.A year old or more upper end Denon, Pioneer Elite or Yamaha (again on older models but still wonderful) might be good too. Agreed. Here is a direct HK link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdbrien Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 Thanks to everyone for the recommendations. I think I'll go with the HK AVR 645. I just started a thread asking for recommendations on a Sub for an all Heresy HT. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon20x Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 You will love the sound of the HK but make sure you buy it from an authorized dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest srobak Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Here's one... (actually it's the factory outlet) http://stores.ebay.com/Harman-Audio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdbrien Posted November 18, 2007 Author Share Posted November 18, 2007 Thanks Srobak, I was looking at the AVR 645 and the AVR 745. Since I'm not really experienced with HT, do you think that the AVR 745 is much better than the AVR 645 for the money? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon20x Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 The thing I noticed about the 745, it has 2 subs output. Not a deal breaker for the 645, but it is nice option to have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest srobak Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 When I was comparing them - it had 10 more WPC (85) and the 2nd sub out. Otherwise - from what I could tell - they were identical units. Both do upscaling, both are 7.1 (or 7.2 in the 745's case), both have 2x HDMI inputs. Wasn't worth the added coin for me, and it happily pushes my RF-35's all day long without issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdbrien Posted November 18, 2007 Author Share Posted November 18, 2007 Thanks Falcon20x for your comments and Thank you Srobak for your input. I just pulled the trigger on the AVR 645. I should get it by the end of the week. It will be used in an all Heresy HT. The only thing I need now is a Sub. Any suggestion in the $500-$600 range would be appreicated. Room size is 18' x 20' Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon20x Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Any 12 inch should do. SVS or HSU are good subs but if you want to stay in the Klipsch line, an rw 12 or used rsw 12 should do While I'm at it, make sure you keep the receiver cool. Those HK 645 do not like heat, or least mine does not. If you ever have any problems with your let me know, I might be able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjcruiser Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Don't know if you have Frys where you live, but they have the HK AVR-745s for only $562 on close-outs here in the Bay Area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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