Which Amp To $1300?

[gumshoe]

I want to buy an 6.1 Tuner Amp that has at least 2 x Component inputs, 2 x Optical, Bass & Treble control, video switching and upsampling of Video S to Component if possible, (my speakers are all 100W per ch at 8oms) what would the experts advise?

[Kai Howells]

You should be able to get a Yamaha RX-V1400 for that kind of money...

On 2004-11-05 15:05:38 +1100, gumshoe
<gumshoe.1f8cro@no-mx.forums.eyo.com.au> said:

>
> I want to buy an 6.1 Tuner Amp that has at least 2 x Component inputs, 2
> x Optical, Bass & Treble control, video switching and upsampling of
> Video S to Component if possible, (my speakers are all 100W per ch at
> 8oms) what would the experts advise?

[SA000584]

You should be able to get a Yamaha RX-V1400 for that kind of money...

On 2004-11-05 15:05:38 +1100, gumshoe
<gumshoe.1f8cro@no-mx.forums.eyo.com.au> said:

>
> I want to buy an 6.1 Tuner Amp that has at least 2 x Component inputs, 2
> x Optical, Bass & Treble control, video switching and upsampling of
> Video S to Component if possible, (my speakers are all 100W per ch at
> 8oms) what would the experts advise?

While the majority of your required specs would fit within your budget, to get video up conversion, you may need to pay a little more.

The previous poster recommended the Yamaha RX-V1400 .. it is listed here for $1495 which is a bit outside your price range but well worth the extra money as RRP is $2300.

http://www.cabramattahifi.com.au/store/product_info.php?cPath=157_158&products_id=248

The sony STR DA3000 has upconversion to component for $1399 (RRP $2300), but if you want to buy this go and listen to one as these use digital amplication which sounds different to normal analogue amplication. http://www.cabramattahifi.com.au/store/product_info.php?cPath=157_191&products_id=349

There is also the marantz 7400 at $1599 (RRP $2400)with video conversion
http://www.cabramattahifi.com.au/store/product_info.php?cPath=157_182&products_id=323


Some great bargains out there.

[gumshoe]

There is also the marantz 7400 at $1599 (RRP $2400)with video conversion
http://www.cabramattahifi.com.au/store/product_info.php?cPath=157_182&products_id=323


Some great bargains out there.[/QUOTE]

There is a new Marantz 5500 model coming think this will do it but not sure yet?

Cheers...

[SA000584]

There is also the marantz 7400 at $1599 (RRP $2400)with video conversion
http://www.cabramattahifi.com.au/store/product_info.php?cPath=157_182&products_id=323


Some great bargains out there

There is a new Marantz 5500 model coming think this will do it but not sure yet?

Cheers...
both the 4500 and 5500 model have upconversion, but usually there is a long delay between what is released in europe and australia. Over the next 12 months all decent receivers will have upconversion as standard.

[gumshoe]

both the 4500 and 5500 model have upconversion, but usually there is a long delay between what is released in europe and australia. Over the next 12 months all decent receivers will have upconversion as standard.

Which Marantz models have Bass & Treble controls?.

Any other Brands/Models you would recommend?

Cheers...

[SA000584]

Which Marantz models have Bass & Treble controls?.

Any other Brands/Models you would recommend?

Cheers...

Bass/Treble controls are built into the menu system (a little bit of a pain if you want to adjust them regularly). I have no other suggestions apart from if you really need upconversion for the price you want to pay you may need to wait a little longer unless you can find a great bargain out there.

[bassett]

If you decide on the Marantz, find a "Good guy's Store" and go in with cash
money, you will not get a better deal.

Have you considered Denon, There's some good deals to be had, also traded
gear, from people like Audioconnection, on Parramatta Road, Leichhardt. If
you want something considerably better quality
then Hardly Normal would sell you
bassett



"SA000584" <SA000584.1fa8d4@no-mx.forums.eyo.com.au> wrote in message
news:SA000584.1fa8d4@no-mx.forums.eyo.com.au...
>
> Kai Howells Wrote:
> > You should be able to get a Yamaha RX-V1400 for that kind of money...
> >
> > On 2004-11-05 15:05:38 +1100, gumshoe
> > <gumshoe.1f8cro@no-mx.forums.eyo.com.au> said:
> >
> > >
> > > I want to buy an 6.1 Tuner Amp that has at least 2 x Component
> > inputs, 2
> > > x Optical, Bass & Treble control, video switching and upsampling of
> > > Video S to Component if possible, (my speakers are all 100W per ch
> > at
> > > 8oms) what would the experts advise?
>
> While the majority of your required specs would fit within your budget,
> to get video up conversion, you may need to pay a little more.
>
> The previous poster recommended the Yamaha RX-V1400 .. it is listed
> here for $1495 which is a bit outside your price range but well worth
> the extra money as RRP is $2300.
>
>
http://www.cabramattahifi.com.au/store/product_info.php?cPath=157_158&produc
ts_id=248
>
> The sony STR DA3000 has upconversion to component for $1399 (RRP
> $2300), but if you want to buy this go and listen to one as these use
> digital amplication which sounds different to normal analogue
> amplication.
>
http://www.cabramattahifi.com.au/store/product_info.php?cPath=157_191&produc
ts_id=349
>
> There is also the marantz 7400 at $1599 (RRP $2400)with video
> conversion
>
http://www.cabramattahifi.com.au/store/product_info.php?cPath=157_182&produc
ts_id=323
>
>
> Some great bargains out there.
>
>
> --
> SA000584

[Anthony]

"bassett" <bassett@bassettskennell.com> wrote in message news:<418e0320@dnews.tpgi.com.au>...
> If you decide on the Marantz, find a "Good guy's Store" and go in with cash
> money, you will not get a better deal.
>
> Have you considered Denon, There's some good deals to be had, also traded
> gear, from people like Audioconnection, on Parramatta Road, Leichhardt. If
> you want something considerably better quality
> then Hardly Normal would sell you
> bassett
>
>
>
> "SA000584" <SA000584.1fa8d4@no-mx.forums.eyo.com.au> wrote in message
> news:SA000584.1fa8d4@no-mx.forums.eyo.com.au...
> >
> > Kai Howells Wrote:
> > > You should be able to get a Yamaha RX-V1400 for that kind of money...
> > >
> > > On 2004-11-05 15:05:38 +1100, gumshoe
> > > <gumshoe.1f8cro@no-mx.forums.eyo.com.au> said:
> > >
> > > >
> > > > I want to buy an 6.1 Tuner Amp that has at least 2 x Component
> inputs, 2
> > > > x Optical, Bass & Treble control, video switching and upsampling of
> > > > Video S to Component if possible, (my speakers are all 100W per ch
> at
> > > > 8oms) what would the experts advise?
> >
> > While the majority of your required specs would fit within your budget,
> > to get video up conversion, you may need to pay a little more.
> >
> > The previous poster recommended the Yamaha RX-V1400 .. it is listed
> > here for $1495 which is a bit outside your price range but well worth
> > the extra money as RRP is $2300.
> >
> >
> http://www.cabramattahifi.com.au/store/product_info.php?cPath=157_158&produc
> ts_id=248
> >
> > The sony STR DA3000 has upconversion to component for $1399 (RRP
> > $2300), but if you want to buy this go and listen to one as these use
> > digital amplication which sounds different to normal analogue
> > amplication.
> >
> http://www.cabramattahifi.com.au/store/product_info.php?cPath=157_191&produc
> ts_id=349
> >
> > There is also the marantz 7400 at $1599 (RRP $2400)with video
> > conversion
> >
> http://www.cabramattahifi.com.au/store/product_info.php?cPath=157_182&produc
> ts_id=323
> >
> >
> > Some great bargains out there.
> >
> >
> > --
> > SA000584

http://www.hifibitz.co.uk/product.asp?id=3360

I have one of these and the retail is $1000 and can be had cheaper
when you haggle. I cant say enough about this unit!

[SA000584]

"bassett" <bassett@bassettskennell.com> wrote in message news:<418e0320@dnews.tpgi.com.au>...
> If you decide on the Marantz, find a "Good guy's Store" and go in with cash
> money, you will not get a better deal.
>
> Have you considered Denon, There's some good deals to be had, also traded
> gear, from people like Audioconnection, on Parramatta Road, Leichhardt. If
> you want something considerably better quality
> then Hardly Normal would sell you
> bassett
>
>
>
> "SA000584" <SA000584.1fa8d4@no-mx.forums.eyo.com.au> wrote in message
> news:SA000584.1fa8d4@no-mx.forums.eyo.com.au...
> >
> > Kai Howells Wrote:
> > > You should be able to get a Yamaha RX-V1400 for that kind of money...
> > >
> > > On 2004-11-05 15:05:38 +1100, gumshoe
> > > <gumshoe.1f8cro@no-mx.forums.eyo.com.au> said:
> > >
> > > >
> > > > I want to buy an 6.1 Tuner Amp that has at least 2 x Component
> inputs, 2
> > > > x Optical, Bass & Treble control, video switching and upsampling of
> > > > Video S to Component if possible, (my speakers are all 100W per ch
> at
> > > > 8oms) what would the experts advise?
> >
> > While the majority of your required specs would fit within your budget,
> > to get video up conversion, you may need to pay a little more.
> >
> > The previous poster recommended the Yamaha RX-V1400 .. it is listed
> > here for $1495 which is a bit outside your price range but well worth
> > the extra money as RRP is $2300.
> >
> >
> http://www.cabramattahifi.com.au/store/product_info.php?cPath=157_158&produc
> ts_id=248
> >
> > The sony STR DA3000 has upconversion to component for $1399 (RRP
> > $2300), but if you want to buy this go and listen to one as these use
> > digital amplication which sounds different to normal analogue
> > amplication.
> >
> http://www.cabramattahifi.com.au/store/product_info.php?cPath=157_191&produc
> ts_id=349
> >
> > There is also the marantz 7400 at $1599 (RRP $2400)with video
> > conversion
> >
> http://www.cabramattahifi.com.au/store/product_info.php?cPath=157_182&produc
> ts_id=323
> >
> >
> > Some great bargains out there.
> >
> >
> > --
> > SA000584

http://www.hifibitz.co.uk/product.asp?id=3360

I have one of these and the retail is $1000 and can be had cheaper
when you haggle. I cant say enough about this unit!


However this unit doesn't offer upconversion to component.