Receiver for wharfedale diamond 8.3

mark lapin New member Username: Mark_lapin Post Number: 1 Registered: Feb-08	Posted on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - 21:08 GMT Hi everyone, I am looking for an entry-level receiver for my Wharfedale Diamond 8.3s. So far the options are Yamaha 559 and Harman/Kardon 137. However, I am not sure the 8 ohm HK can properly handle the 6 ohm Wharfedales. Any opinions?
Christopher Molloy Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy Brooklyn, NY United States Post Number: 1826 Registered: Oct-04	Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 01:24 GMT If you your only running the 8.3 why are you considering surround receivers? If want to go the 2-CH route, the HK3485/HK3385, the NAD 720BEE, and the Outlaw RR2150 are all good contenders.
mark lapin New member Username: Mark_lapin Post Number: 2 Registered: Feb-08	Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 07:03 GMT Christopher: Because one day I am going to buy a sub and (maybe) everything else.
Nuck Gold Member Username: Nuck Post Number: 9815 Registered: Dec-04	Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 13:28 GMT A sub works fine with stereo applications.
Christopher Molloy Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy Brooklyn, NY United States Post Number: 1827 Registered: Oct-04	Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 13:36 GMT oh.
mark lapin New member Username: Mark_lapin Post Number: 3 Registered: Feb-08	Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 13:58 GMT I am going to use it for both music and cinema, so it would be nice to have some video connectivity.
Christopher Molloy Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy Brooklyn, NY United States Post Number: 1828 Registered: Oct-04	Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 14:08 GMT Most new 2-CH receivers have some video connectivity, but if you want to plan for a surround sound future, then you should go that route. What's your budget?
mark lapin New member Username: Mark_lapin Post Number: 4 Registered: Feb-08	Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 14:25 GMT Around $400. Surround is not really a necessity. If I could find a Wharfedale-capable stereo receiver with component video inputs and outputs, a subwoofer output and maybe a couple of hdmi ports, it would be great. But what's wrong with a 5.1 box? Does it really sound much worse than a stereo one? (Sorry if that's a stupid proposition
Christopher Molloy Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy Brooklyn, NY United States Post Number: 1829 Registered: Oct-04	Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 15:22 GMT If $400 is the budget, the Marantz SR5001 (factory refurb) http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/MARSR5001/MARANTZ/SR5001-XM-Re ady-Surround-Sound-Receiver/1.html http://www.ubid.com/Marantz_SR5001_630W_7.1_Ch._A%2fV_Home_Theater_Receiver/a112 42061-rsearchone.html is about as good as you could do. It's been my experience that Marantz surround receivers excel at 2-CH audio.
mark lapin New member Username: Mark_lapin Post Number: 5 Registered: Feb-08	Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 16:34 GMT Christopher, Thank you for the advice. This Marantz sure looks good. Unfortunately, here in Russia it goes for a minimum of $915, which is way beyond the budget.
Christopher Molloy Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy Brooklyn, NY United States Post Number: 1830 Registered: Oct-04	Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 16:37 GMT Russia?!? That's way out of my jurisdiction, good luck.
Nuck Gold Member Username: Nuck Post Number: 9819 Registered: Dec-04	Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008 - 22:03 GMT Gawd, there must be huge black market deals going on there!
Nick K Gold Member Username: Nickelbut10 Post Number: 1221 Registered: Jun-07	Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008 - 23:36 GMT In your price range look at some entry level Pioneer or Yamaha receivers.

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