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New member Username: XsoundMyrtle Beach, SC United States Post Number: 1 Registered: Sep-04 | I am beginning the long and enjoyable process of setting up HT. Receiver first, then the speakers. Looking for some input. Probably 65/35 Theater/Music. Receiver Budget $1000 (maybe $1300). Local dealers (outside Circuit City and Best Buy) carry Yamaha rx-v line, Pioneer elite, and Denon. DSP section is important as it will serve as pre-amp in a couple of years, before moving to the bedroom to anchor that system. THX is not a must, though I constantly battle my inner-gadget-tweak. Component Video Upconversion is pretty important. Definitely need something musical. I was a strong lean to the rx-v2400/2500 or the avr-3805 until I began reading some more about the pioneer elite line. I like the power of mosfet. dark horse would bprobaly be the hk630. Back in the mid-80's worked for a company that sold HK, but really thought they had sort of disappeared. ( I don't love CC or Best Buy). though I have some preferences, speaker choice will come after the electronics. I wouldn't want realelitefan to chastise me for mismatching my pieces! I really value image and soundstage ( I currently have a pair of MA 700 Gold mkII), to the point that I am toying with the idea of trying out one of the Magnepan Ht set-ups when I go for speakers, though I realize that they are probably too power hungry and possibly to much of a load for the receivers listed above. I am not adverse to net purchasing, thoug I prefer to support my local shops. I am <2Hours from Charleston, SC which seems to have some decent shops. Myrtle Beach unfortunately is just a bit bleak on the hi-end sound scene. |
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New member Username: XsoundMyrtle Beach, SC United States Post Number: 4 Registered: Sep-04 | I can get my hands on a Pioneer elite vsx-45 for around $450. It is a demo model. Is that a good deal? don't see much on that model on the net. |
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New member Username: ParkerPost Number: 3 Registered: Sep-04 | $450 for a thx certified reciever isnt bad at all. 2076_4155_35072%2C00.html,http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/product/detail/0 ,,2076_4155_35072,00.html |