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Well its that time again, I feel the need to upgrade and I finally have the means to do so. I am looking into getting a new receiver in the next couple of months, but I really don't know where to start. I currently have a denon 1612 that does a decent job of things, but I can tell that it is a bit lacking at higher volumes for movies, and it doesn't have built in amps for the rear surrounds. I have looked at Denon's 4311CI, but feel like it is really more than I need to be honest, I have also considered a Yamaha RX-A1020, but I haven't read much on it yet. I really just need a few good suggestions so I can focus my efforts.
Overall budget, I would like to stay Below $2,500. Cheaper is better if I can get the few features I desire. I would love to have dedicated amps and a receiver with pre-outs, but I know that gets insanely expensive ( and also not really needed for my power requirements, but I like the look of all those amps in my rack lol
), but I feel may be doable with my budget, and fairly low power requirements.
I am trying to power my Klipsch Icon series speakers:
WF 35 150W RMS; front left and right speakers
WC-24 90W RMS; Center channel Speaker
WB-14 40W RMS; Surrounds and Rears
I am also picking up two Rythmik E15hp subs for my LFE, thus the need for a 7.2 Receiver. I know I can daisy chain them, but I would like to take advantage of room correction with them.
The receiver will be used for movies about 80% of the time and music for the rest.
So here's a list of features I have to have:
Some form of room correction ( I love the difference it makes with my current Denon)
Processing for no less than 7 channels and 2 LFE channels
Adequate power for my speakers ( I figure something in the 100W to 150W range should be more than enough)
I personally like Denon, but I am not afraid of new or unfamiliar name brands. Receivers are something I know very little about since I have such little experience with them.
I would like 2 HDMI outs, but this is not a must have really.
(Like I said, not asking for to much other than the room correction)
Please feel free to ask any questions, I know I tend to leave things out. Thanks in advance! You guys have helped me many times in the past! I'm looking forward to your input!
Tyler aka "Mr47"
**EDIT** I also thought that I might point out that I have an OPPO BDP103D for a blu-ray player. I understand it can basically be used as a receiver sans the room correction and all that. Would it be worth fiddling with it and some dedicated amps, or am I better off with a full blown receiver?
Overall budget, I would like to stay Below $2,500. Cheaper is better if I can get the few features I desire. I would love to have dedicated amps and a receiver with pre-outs, but I know that gets insanely expensive ( and also not really needed for my power requirements, but I like the look of all those amps in my rack lol

I am trying to power my Klipsch Icon series speakers:
WF 35 150W RMS; front left and right speakers
WC-24 90W RMS; Center channel Speaker
WB-14 40W RMS; Surrounds and Rears
I am also picking up two Rythmik E15hp subs for my LFE, thus the need for a 7.2 Receiver. I know I can daisy chain them, but I would like to take advantage of room correction with them.
The receiver will be used for movies about 80% of the time and music for the rest.
So here's a list of features I have to have:
Some form of room correction ( I love the difference it makes with my current Denon)
Processing for no less than 7 channels and 2 LFE channels
Adequate power for my speakers ( I figure something in the 100W to 150W range should be more than enough)
I personally like Denon, but I am not afraid of new or unfamiliar name brands. Receivers are something I know very little about since I have such little experience with them.
I would like 2 HDMI outs, but this is not a must have really.
(Like I said, not asking for to much other than the room correction)
Please feel free to ask any questions, I know I tend to leave things out. Thanks in advance! You guys have helped me many times in the past! I'm looking forward to your input!
Tyler aka "Mr47"
**EDIT** I also thought that I might point out that I have an OPPO BDP103D for a blu-ray player. I understand it can basically be used as a receiver sans the room correction and all that. Would it be worth fiddling with it and some dedicated amps, or am I better off with a full blown receiver?