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Hi,
I'm a devoted 2 channel guy, I've spent more money than I'm willing to admit on a great system. I will not replace it, however I'm finishing off a basement room - I'd like to make it into a HT room. I don't want to go top dollar here - it's not worth the price for the amount that I will be using. So rather than say a Meridian system, I'm thinking more along the lines of Denon, NAD, etc.A couple of years ago I bought a nice DVD player (Pioneer Elite DV-37) that I used w/ my 2 channel system w/ good results. Rather than separates, I'm thinking more along the line of a good receiver. I don't have my speakers selected yet, but I don't see that as an issue, I'm certainly more comfortable in that arena. So I guess my basic questions deal with the reveiver unit - can something be had in the $1,000 range that is good, reliable & configureable?
In looking breifly at things, I see more channels than I thought were needed. I'll be going (most likely) the 5.1 route, at least that's my initial impressions. However any brief review of what this technology is & where it's going would be helpful. One of the reasons that I'm reluctant to spend larger sums is that I'm unfamilar with the technology - it seems to change quickly. Does it make sense to buy something used that is good and wait for the dust to settle, or are units easy to upgrade? Decent brands/models?
Thanks for the help!
Follow Ups:
Take a look at Onkyo or Integra.
Go for great used gear instead of midfy ht. You have a great 2 ch system.
I would be surprised if you were happy with midfy component. i you buy those "thing" you will eventually want to upgrade to real components. the midfy way is the expensive way.
Don't go for less than what you're used in term of sound quality
Daniel
I don't think you'll find a better receiver at $1k or less than the new Panasonic SA-XR45, at $300. It's one of the "new" digital amps out there, which is the main reason to get it. Word has it that it's analog section isn't the best, and neither is it's headphone section. But you can use it's "Party Mode" and bi-amp your speakers, if you want to use it for high-qual 2 channel sound. And if you want to use it for HT duties, it has all the latest decoding software in it, and provides ample power to all channels for more HT set ups. Plus what could be better for HT than to keep that signal digital all the way 'til right before the speaker terminals.Go look over at the Amp/Pre Asylum forum, there are a couple of threads about it there on the first page. Some guy sold $8k of equipment that made up his HT system and replaced it with the $300 Panny receiver! If that doesn't tell you how good it is, I don't know what will.
Hope this helps!
-Jason
HI:
I bought it new for about $1400 a few years ago. I can highly recommend the Denon line. They are very nice HT receivers. Previous to the Denon I had several Sony receivers that were ok. Assuming you don't get some hard to drive speakers, I really think a Denon receiver is an excellent choice.Good Luck... Paul
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