Based largely on the info from this board I've purchased the MA Silver S6s and SLCR. Its now time to get serious about a receiver and of course I need help again. Narrowed the field to three based on posts:
Harmon Kardon 525 NAD T752 Elite 53TX
My room is 13x26. My primary concern is stereo music rather than 5.1 HT or music. I want 6.1 and 7.1 compatability but only need 5 speaker amplification. I will be adding a HD plasma, Directv HD Receiver, Progressive DVD, HSU VTF-12 sub and $300-500 wall hanging rears.
I'd love to hear some opinions on sound and feature differences between these 3 receivers. I'm willing to put aside my concerns with the NAD bugs if the sound quality far outperforms the other 2. I auditioned the MAs with NAD separates and they sounded great.
Fab 5
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Enjoy your new speakers! I have the same. My opinion would be the Elite or go with Integra. I have the later. Very pleased with the sound.
I have an old HK receiver right now and am looking for a new receiver myself. I have listened to all of the above and think I would go with the NAD T752(or T753 if you can wait til it comes out next month) given those three... I listened to the T752 today and was really impressed with the neutrality of the receiver. I am torn between waiting for the T753 or getting the T762 right now....
KidA
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Thanks for the input. I am going to try to audition the NAD but I'm having trouble finding a dealer. Did your dealer mention anything about the NAD issues that are posted on this board (humming, popping, reliability)?
Fab5, which Interga model do you have?
AdamT
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I've had a T752 for a couple weeks and I really love it. There is no humming at all, but I do get a little snapping sound when switching DTV stations and when surround modes change. It's not a big deal as the sound isn't very loud on my system. You can avoid the DTV issue if you get a HD receiver with digital coax out instead of (or in addition to) optical out.
I don't think the hum some people have reported is a problem with the receiver, but rather it's related to having other appliances with uncontrolled EMF nearby and/or improperly shielded or routed cables. The T752 manual actually has a section on hum and how to eliminate it, but as mentioned above, my receiver is dead silent. In contrast my old Carver receiver produced a steady low-level hiss through the surrounds that I never could eliminate.
Fab 5
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I have the Integra 7.3 receiver. It retails for about thirteen hundred, but I happen to know a home theater contracter/dealer that gave me a great deal knocking off some major money. it is a 7 channel, but if you want a 5 or 6, you could get the receiver cheaper. I hear the 6.4 is awesome as well. there is a 5.4 also I think. well, it's a 5. something that also kicks butt. I can't say much about the NAD. there isn't a dealer near me.
elitefan
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You are choosing among three receivers which all will be great match's with your Monitors. I have Monitor's with a Elite 45 as I have mentioned to you in another post. I would carefully audition all three and pick the one you personally like the best. There is no wrong answer among your choices. Good luck.
KidA
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Thanks for the input. It appears that the NAD is not problematic if you get a new firmare version. Anyone know a good place in Philly, Allentown or near to audition the Elite, NAD and HK? I'm off to see the White Stripes on Monday. Wooohooo.
Ann H
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Try Surround Sounds in Exton. I know for sure that they carry NAD, not positive of Elite and HK.It is near intersection of 30 and 100.
KidA
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Thanks Ann. I will give them a call today. I will be trying to audition the NAD T762 (899), the HK 7200 (899) and the Elite VSX-53tx (650).