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New member Username: BangagongPost Number: 2 Registered: Dec-05 | Anyone know of any good HT receivers in mid-price range that are known to be smaller that standard sizes. I'm currently using a Yamaha 5740 but it's too big for my cabinet. I know this sounds a bit like buying art to match the sofa, but I'm trying to save conserve room space. Thoughts? Thanks for the help. |
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Gold Member Username: Edster922Abubala, Ababala The Occupation Post Number: 3340 Registered: Mar-05 | Look at the digital switching receivers like the HK DPR2005 and Panasonic sa-xr55, they are much slimmer and lighter than your typical analog receiver. The HK retails for $700-900 but the Panny is a jaw-dropping $230-250. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009E1YPM/002-1299225-8744028?v=glance&n=17228 2&n=507846&s=electronics&v=glance Read up on what all the buzz is about, on different forums: https://www.ecoustics.com/electronics/forum/home-audio/160136.html http://forum.ascendacoustics.com/showthread.php?t=1251&page=1&p p=10 http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=530504 http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=417894 A few caveats---very minor IMHO at this pricepoint: no pre-outs (would negate the whole point of a digital amp after all), subwoofer crossover only down to 80Hz, no room speaker EQ, primitive remote, no digital outputs, no OSD (onscreen display). Also may not be the best choice if you have lousy, overly bright speakers. Just as some folks still prefer LPs to CDs and tubes to solid state, you might decide to stick with an analog receiver, I'll make no guarantees. But it's definitely worth hearing it to make up your own mind, in any case...iti½s a whole different animal! |