Entry Level Receiver Advice

[mojohand]

Ahoy there,

Just thought I'd come back and pick your collective brains some more. I had posted previously on the topic of speakers and got some helpful info but now I'm back to ask about receivers.

I'm after a good entry level receiver. I was looking at the Pioneer VSX-815 but after doing some more net surfing and what not I'm not so sure. I'm sorta looking at the Denon AVR-1905, Yamaha RX-V557 and the Onkyo TX-SR503.....all around the same retail price. I've been able to check out the Yamaha but not the Denon or Onkyo yet.

As far as entry level receivers go am I looking in the right direction? I know its ultimately up to but if there is anything that you think I should know or look at in addition to these I'd be grateful.

BTW........as far as Onkyo go I understand their new line has just come out and their old line disappearing ie - the 603 replaces the 602. Am I right about this? If so would it be best to look for a good deal on a SR602 rather than get a SR503?



Cheers.......

what sort of money are we talking about?


"mojohand" <mojohand.1wh6rq@no-mx.phorums.com.au> wrote in message
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>
> Ahoy there,
>
> Just thought I'd come back and pick your collective brains some more. I
> had posted previously on the topic of speakers and got some helpful
> info but now I'm back to ask about receivers.
>
> I'm after a good entry level receiver. I was looking at the Pioneer
> VSX-815 but after doing some more net surfing and what not I'm not so
> sure. I'm sorta looking at the Denon AVR-1905, Yamaha RX-V557 and the
> Onkyo TX-SR503.....all around the same retail price. I've been able to
> check out the Yamaha but not the Denon or Onkyo yet.
>
> As far as entry level receivers go am I looking in the right direction?
> I know its ultimately up to but if there is anything that you think I
> should know or look at in addition to these I'd be grateful.
>
> BTW........as far as Onkyo go I understand their new line has just come
> out and their old line disappearing ie - the 603 replaces the 602. Am I
> right about this? If so would it be best to look for a good deal on a
> SR602 rather than get a SR503?
>
>
>
> Cheers.......
>
>
> --
> mojohand

I have the avr 2105 and im not really happy with it. It seems to not have
enough TREBLE???, my yamaha (@5 yrs old). seems better



"mojohand" <mojohand.1wh6rq@no-mx.phorums.com.au> wrote in message
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>
> Ahoy there,
>
> Just thought I'd come back and pick your collective brains some more. I
> had posted previously on the topic of speakers and got some helpful
> info but now I'm back to ask about receivers.
>
> I'm after a good entry level receiver. I was looking at the Pioneer
> VSX-815 but after doing some more net surfing and what not I'm not so
> sure. I'm sorta looking at the Denon AVR-1905, Yamaha RX-V557 and the
> Onkyo TX-SR503.....all around the same retail price. I've been able to
> check out the Yamaha but not the Denon or Onkyo yet.
>
> As far as entry level receivers go am I looking in the right direction?
> I know its ultimately up to but if there is anything that you think I
> should know or look at in addition to these I'd be grateful.
>
> BTW........as far as Onkyo go I understand their new line has just come
> out and their old line disappearing ie - the 603 replaces the 602. Am I
> right about this? If so would it be best to look for a good deal on a
> SR602 rather than get a SR503?
>
>
>
> Cheers.......
>
>
> --
> mojohand

Forgot to add don't go the cheaper Pioneer receivers, I had one, it was
rated 100Wx5, I had it for a day, took it back paid a bit extra and got
the Onkyo which was rated less, in terms of sound quality and output,
the Onkyo kicked the Pioneers ass. I found the Pioneer also when
turning the volume knob had this crackling clicking sound coming
through the speakers, and on top of that more audible hissing.

If you can get a 602, get it. More power, component upscaling. 3
Component Inputs, whereas the 503 have only 2.

Go the Yamaha or the Onkyo,

I'm running an Onkyo 501 at the moment which is a fantastic amplifier.
The 503 I think is slightly more powerful, however I prefer the look of
the 501's.

Pioneer 815 Receiver has 3 component inputs,very handy now Foxtel is
coponent and is a smooth sounding amp as they go..... we also sell the Sony
ES range which are currently on special for the 3000ES and 5000ES,
cheersa Trevor Lees
"mojohand" <mojohand.1wh6rq@no-mx.phorums.com.au> wrote in message
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>
> Ahoy there,
>
> Just thought I'd come back and pick your collective brains some more. I
> had posted previously on the topic of speakers and got some helpful
> info but now I'm back to ask about receivers.
>
> I'm after a good entry level receiver. I was looking at the Pioneer
> VSX-815 but after doing some more net surfing and what not I'm not so
> sure. I'm sorta looking at the Denon AVR-1905, Yamaha RX-V557 and the
> Onkyo TX-SR503.....all around the same retail price. I've been able to
> check out the Yamaha but not the Denon or Onkyo yet.
>
> As far as entry level receivers go am I looking in the right direction?
> I know its ultimately up to but if there is anything that you think I
> should know or look at in addition to these I'd be grateful.
>
> BTW........as far as Onkyo go I understand their new line has just come
> out and their old line disappearing ie - the 603 replaces the 602. Am I
> right about this? If so would it be best to look for a good deal on a
> SR602 rather than get a SR503?
>
>
>
> Cheers.......
>
>
> --
> mojohand

[mojohand]

Mindesign were talking between $800 and $1000.......

mojohand wrote:
> Mindesign were talking between $800 and $1000.......
>
>
Have you considered the Marantz SR4500? Great amp for the price.

Mark

[19Hz]

I have been looking into getting the Denon AVR-3805 from USA, and am hoping to be able to get it for about $1000 Aust. This Reciever/Amp retails for about $2400 here and has great reviews. Freight is the only concern currently. One place who sells the unit for $675 USD won't freight OS, but if I can arrange pickup from a freight company, hey can pick it up from the warehouse. Let me know if you want more info.

Then you will need a big transformer110 volts to 240 volts to run the thing.

"19Hz" <19Hz.1wpy1q@no-mx.phorums.com.au> wrote in message
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> I have been looking into getting the Denon AVR-3805 from USA, and am
> hoping to be able to get it for about $1000 Aust. This Reciever/Amp
> retails for about $2400 here and has great reviews. Freight is the only
> concern currently. One place who sells the unit for $675 USD won't
> freight OS, but if I can arrange pickup from a freight company, hey can
> pick it up from the warehouse. Let me know if you want more info.
>
>
> --
> 19Hz

[Jace the Ace]

Originally Posted by 19Hz

I have been looking into getting the Denon AVR-3805 from USA, and am hoping to be able to get it for about $1000 Aust. This Reciever/Amp retails for about $2400 here and has great reviews. Freight is the only concern currently. One place who sells the unit for $675 USD won't freight OS, but if I can arrange pickup from a freight company, hey can pick it up from the warehouse. Let me know if you want more info.

Don't forget GST (10%) and Customs Duty (5%) may be payable. Also, freight costs for amps is horrendous.

makes me wonder what my barely used AVC-A1 would be worth now



"Jace the Ace" <Jace.the.Ace.1wrxtj@no-mx.phorums.com.au> wrote in message
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> 19Hz Wrote:
>> I have been looking into getting the Denon AVR-3805 from USA, and am
>> hoping to be able to get it for about $1000 Aust. This Reciever/Amp
>> retails for about $2400 here and has great reviews. Freight is the only
>> concern currently. One place who sells the unit for $675 USD won't
>> freight OS, but if I can arrange pickup from a freight company, hey can
>> pick it up from the warehouse. Let me know if you want more info.
>
> Don't forget GST (10%) and Customs Duty (5%) may be payable. Also,
> freight costs for amps is horrendous.
>
>
> --
> Jace the Ace