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OT - Can anyone recommend a good Receiver?
Eiffel:
I really like my Rotel RSX-1055 (now superseded by the 1056).
My older unit meets most of your requirements, to wit:
7.1 outs (but only 6.1 passthrough)
2x100w or 5*75w (but not 7x...)
3 coax and 2 optical ins
I paid $1100 six months ago when it was a current model (Prices in Europe are significantly higher... think resale opportunities)
It's not really smallish, but it's stylish ;) and doesn't have too many extras (focus is on sound quality rather than features)
I had mine converted from 110V to 240V for a very small sum ($40 IIRC)... including a new removable cord. As long as you don't move back and forth too often this shouldn't be an issue
Finally, if you listen to FM on either side of the pond, this unit can work with both radio standards (as you know, there is no xxx.1,.3,.5 in North America, but Europeans use these frequencies...)
Eiffel
--- Quote from: kwake on April 15, 2004, 03:19:54 pm ---
- 7.1 surround channels
- DTS and THX decoding/certification
- ~100 watts per channel
- Optical & Coax inputs
- Less than 1000 bucks
- Smallish size (No need for video ins/outs for example)
- 110 to 240 volt (50 and 60 hz) support for multi-national (I'm a Canadian living in France)
- removable power cord (for reason stated in previous point)
Best regards,
Kwake
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JustinChase:
I have a Marantz SR8200, I bought it about 5 months ago, then decided I'm selling everything to travel the world, so I don't need it anymore. I quite nicely fits your description of wants/needs (only 6.1 though). It comes with the Marantz RC5200 programmable remote (same a Pronto)
Product specs can be seen here
http://www.marantz.com/p_product.cfm?id=656&cont=u&cat=hf&single=1
and
http://www.marantz.com/p_product.cfm?id=593&cont=u&cat=hf&single=1
I got it for a smoking deal of $1100 brand new (I've bought quite a bit of stuff from the same dealer, and his company dropped the marantz line, so I got the super smokin closeout deal) Retail was closer to $2000.
I'd let it go for $850 shipped.
Alex B:
You should also check Yamaha RX-V1400 and the sister model RX-V2400. I'm not sure about the voltage, but otherwise there's everything you need with excellent value.
The size is not small. But if you are after audio quality you have no choice. You could check Sony's new receivers with digital power amplifiers, they are at least a bit lighter, if not smaller.
Here is a link to the Audioholics RX-V2400 review: http://www.audioholics.com/productreviews/avhardware/YamahaRXV-2400Receiver-p1.html
Since you are in France, it could be cheapest to order HiFi equipment from Germany (if you are going to by it in EU). You can compare German prices here: http://www.preissuchmaschine.de/
After an extensive research I bought my RX-V1400 in last December for 690 euros and the UPS delivery was 50 euros from Germany to Finland. Just now it can be found for 665 euros in German mail-order. The usual price in local HiFi stores here in Finland is well over 1000 euros.
kwake:
Thanks everyone for your excellent feedback! I'm currently deciding between one of the Yamaha's (1400/2400/HTR-5790), or a Marantz.
pipsqueak, now that's a Yammy (HTR-5790) I didn't know existed, they don't even have it listed on their European website yet! It looks great - will have a closer look for sure.
loraan - yes I'm familiar with avsforum, I am a member and found it very helpful a year and a half ago when deciding on what LCD projector to buy.
JustinChase, your Marantz looks great as well however I'd feel much better buying my unit here in France since I currently use a transformer to plug in my North American bought Sony receiver and want to move away from that. I'm sure at that price you won't have much trouble selling and I wish you happy travels!
AlexB - thanks for the tip! I really do like the Yamaha models you suggest. I've now added the HTR-5790 to the list to confirm the differences with the 1400/2400s. I actually purchased my Solarism 17" LCD monitor from a German company and got a great deal (they didn't even sell it in France).
Best regards to all, and I'll update this post with the actual unit I purchase, which hopefully will be in a couple of weeks at most.
Kwake
JustinChase:
Have fun shopping, and do your best to actually listen to some units before you buy one. Specs are great, but ears are better.
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