I am looking for a receiver to pair with Focal 807V bookshelves. Planning to run 2.0, then 2.1 by summer, expanding to 5.1 later.
Budget: $1200-1300
Uses: 60% HT/40% music
Specific features:
- Upconversion of analog signals to 1080p- upconversion of HDMI to 1080p would be a great plus as well if possible, but I know it could be a pipe dream at this price point.
- # of HDMI inputs not a concern- 3 would be a nice baseline
I would like to buy from the local dealer who is supplying my Focal speakers, but the only brands that the store carries within my price range are Denon and Integra.
The Integra 7.8 is within my price range, but it only upconverts to 720p. The Denon 3808 does the upconversion duty, but the laundry list of bugs/problems associated with it worries me.
So, with that in mind, I am open to suggestions. I was wondering about the relative importance of video upconversion in a receiver. I am planning to buy the Oppo 983 and/or a Blu-ray player in the near future, so I wouldn't necessarily need the receiver to step in there. The only components I have that might benefit from some video processing might be the Wii, but that's about it. As a result, I am looking for input into the importance of video conversion further down the road- given my plans for this system, do you believe it would be important for me to have video upconversion for the future, like for a 1080p TV that I will get? Video upconversion is not critical, more of a "nice to have" for use at a later date.
The following are receivers I am considering:
Marantz 7002- My only worry with this receiver is its capability to really crank out power at higher volumes, like for HT. I don't think the 8002 would be within my price range. I know Marantz doesn't do video upconversion, but I figure if it's not that critical to the system, then why use it? Not sure if the premium Marantz commands would be worth it...
Pioneer Elite 92- I can't find very much information in the way of professional reviews for this receiver online.
I am not interested in the Onkyo 805 or 875. The reported heat and speaker popping issues have been a major turnoff. The Integra line is still in consideration because I have not seen any reports of similar problems.
Yamaha RX-V1800/3800.
Any thoughts? Suggestions? Comments? I appreciate any input you all have.
Thanks,
Tyler
Budget: $1200-1300
Uses: 60% HT/40% music
Specific features:
- Upconversion of analog signals to 1080p- upconversion of HDMI to 1080p would be a great plus as well if possible, but I know it could be a pipe dream at this price point.
- # of HDMI inputs not a concern- 3 would be a nice baseline
I would like to buy from the local dealer who is supplying my Focal speakers, but the only brands that the store carries within my price range are Denon and Integra.
The Integra 7.8 is within my price range, but it only upconverts to 720p. The Denon 3808 does the upconversion duty, but the laundry list of bugs/problems associated with it worries me.
So, with that in mind, I am open to suggestions. I was wondering about the relative importance of video upconversion in a receiver. I am planning to buy the Oppo 983 and/or a Blu-ray player in the near future, so I wouldn't necessarily need the receiver to step in there. The only components I have that might benefit from some video processing might be the Wii, but that's about it. As a result, I am looking for input into the importance of video conversion further down the road- given my plans for this system, do you believe it would be important for me to have video upconversion for the future, like for a 1080p TV that I will get? Video upconversion is not critical, more of a "nice to have" for use at a later date.
The following are receivers I am considering:
Marantz 7002- My only worry with this receiver is its capability to really crank out power at higher volumes, like for HT. I don't think the 8002 would be within my price range. I know Marantz doesn't do video upconversion, but I figure if it's not that critical to the system, then why use it? Not sure if the premium Marantz commands would be worth it...
Pioneer Elite 92- I can't find very much information in the way of professional reviews for this receiver online.
I am not interested in the Onkyo 805 or 875. The reported heat and speaker popping issues have been a major turnoff. The Integra line is still in consideration because I have not seen any reports of similar problems.
Yamaha RX-V1800/3800.
Any thoughts? Suggestions? Comments? I appreciate any input you all have.
Thanks,
Tyler