[Corpsman]

I currently have a Sony DA-3100ES and I really love it, but it does not have HDMI so I am missing HD-Audio. Please suggest a replacement receiver that will not have a performance hit to my current receiver.


I would like to spend under $1000 and really have no idea what to get. Please offer some suggestions.

 

[hdblu]

You can have a Look at the TX-NR807 a very nice receiver that has all the New HD Audio. Does your old sony have multichannel inputs? Also what is your Blu-ray player.

 

[lmacmil]



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Originally Posted by Corpsman /forum/post/18112980


Please suggest a replacement receiver that will not have a performance hit to my current receiver.

Please offer some suggestions.

1) Compare manufacturers' specs carefully. (Many are now rating power at 1khz rather than 20-20khz.)


2) Read the 2 dozen other "I need a new receiver" threads on this forum.

 

[jdsmoothie]

The Denon 1910 would likely be comparable to your Sony in audio quality especially after using the Audyssey MultEQ auto setup room equalizer and you can get it for less than 1/2 of your planned budget.

 

[phantom52]

Room size, speakers using, preferable Eq type would also help. There are many AVR's in this price range from several different companies. All use different EQ programs and are in different power ranges.

 

[Corpsman]



Quote:
Originally Posted by hdblu /forum/post/18113694


You can have a Look at the TX-NR807 a very nice receiver that has all the New HD Audio. Does your old sony have multichannel inputs? Also what is your Blu-ray player.

My old receiver can actually do 9.1 surround. I am using PS3 Slim for BRD

 

[Corpsman]



Quote:
Originally Posted by phantom52 /forum/post/18114895


Room size, speakers using, preferable Eq type would also help. There are many AVR's in this price range from several different companies. All use different EQ programs and are in different power ranges.

I know there are a multitude of ... Help me pick a new receiver threads, but I don't know enough to know how not to get a receiver that is not as good as the one I have. I am using all Klipsch RSX-4 for F L/R and R L/R and a RCX-4 center channel with a Klipsch 12" sub. Room size is about 25' x 20'


My Sony is really clean and was a great receiver, it just doesn't have HDMI.

 

[SelfGovern]

Do you need 9.1? If so, the Onkyo TX-NR1007 can sometimes be had on sale within your budget from an egg-shaped vendor.

 

[Knucklehead90]

If you have any interest in internet radio take a look at the Onkyo NR807/RC180 . These are the only networking capable AVRs under $1000. Firmware - something of a sore subject with many AVR users - can be updated via the internet with the built in Ethernet port. It is quick and easy and painless.

 

[Corpsman]

I can run Pandora or Slacker from my PS3 or VUDU player so that is not a big concern. I do have an XM account but that isn't too big of a deal. It would be nice if it had a AUX input jack so I could play music from my BB Storm. 9.1 is not needed or likely to ever be used.


So far the Denon 1909 or 1910 seem to be the only real suggestions. Is that the best for around $500?

 

[Knucklehead90]

The 1910 or an Onkyo SR707. They are very comparable - both have Audyssey MultEQ.

 

[Corpsman]

I did some reading and I think the question I should have asked was..... Since my current AVR has multi-channel analog inputs, do I really need HDMI? And if not, how would I set it up for use with my PS3 Slim to get the benefits I am missing by not having TrueHD and HD-DTS?


Here is my current AVR specs:


Additional Features 4-ohm/8-ohm switch

Built-in Display Fluorescent

Amplifier Output Details 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.05% - 2 channel(s) ( main ) ¦ 100 Watt - 4 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.09% - 2 channel(s) ( main ) ¦ 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.05% - 2 channel(s) ( front ) ¦ 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.05% - 1 channel(s) ( center ) ¦ 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.05% - 2 channel(s) ( surround ) ¦ 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.05% - 2 channel(s) ( surround back ) ¦ 100 Watt - 4 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.09% - 2 channel(s) ( front ) ¦ 100 Watt - 4 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.09% - 1 channel(s) ( center ) ¦ 100 Watt - 4 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.09% - 2 channel(s) ( surround ) ¦ 100 Watt - 4 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.09% - 2 channel(s) ( surround back )

Response Bandwidth 10 - 100000 Hz

Surround System Class 7.1 channel

Surround Sound Effects Digital Cinema Sound EX

Built-in Decoders DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS Neo:6, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Sound Output Mode Surround Sound

Timer Sleep

DSP Presets Stadium, Jazz club, Digital Concert Hall A, Digital Concert Hall B, Sports, Church, Live Concert

Built-in Clock Timer

ConnectorsOptical Digital Output Yes

Optical Digital Input Yes

Coaxial Digital Input Yes

Remote Control (2nd)Technology Infrared

Type Universal remote control

GeneralWeight 46.3 lbs

Height 6.9 in

Depth 18.5 in

Width 16.9 in

Product Type AV receiver

Remote ControlType Universal remote control - infrared

Features Programmable, LCD display, multi-brand compatibility

Supported Devices TV, VCR, cassette deck, DVD player, MD player

RadioSignal-To-Noise Ratio 70 dB

Antenna Form Factor Loop AM / wire FM

Tuning Display Fluorescent display

Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - digital

Total Harmonic Distortion Mono: 0.3%, stereo: 0.5%

Preset Station Qty 30 preset stations

Response Bandwidth 30 - 15000 Hz

Tuner Frequency Range FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz, AM: 530 - 1710 kHz

PowerPower Device Power supply - internal

ConnectionsConnector Type 4 x digital audio input (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - rear ¦ 1 x digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - rear ¦ 2 x digital audio input (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - rear ¦ 1 x serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - rear ¦ 1 x AM antenna - rear ¦ 1 x FM antenna - rear ¦ 2 x component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 3 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - rear ¦ 4 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - rear ¦ 4 x composite video output ( RCA phono ) - rear ¦ 4 x composite video input ( RCA phono ) - rear ¦ 8 x audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear ¦ 6 x audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear ¦ 1 x 7.1 channel audio line-in ( RCA phono x 8 ) - rear ¦ 1 x 7.1 channel audio line-out ( RCA phono x 8 ) - rear ¦ 4 x front speakers output ( banana x 2 ) - rear ¦ 4 x surround speakers output ( banana x 2 ) - rear ¦ 1 x center speaker output ( banana x 2 ) - rear ¦ 6 x remote control - rear

 

[Corpsman]

Hopefully people will continue to view this thread. Otherwise I will have to start a new one and hope I do not get yelled at.

 

[Taperwood]

Corpsman,


It looks like your receiver will accept analog audio in. All you need is a Blu Ray player with analog outs and you are good to go, and you can do that for a whole lot less than $1000.


Doug

 

[Dzhokhar]

A PS3 doesn't have multi-channel analog outputs.


A lot of people don't think the new HD audio formats sound significantly better than the regular compressed formats though, so I'm not really sure you should be worried about upgrading unless there's some other reason you're unhappy with your current receiver.