[rb racing]

I'm looking for an A/V receiver for a second setup in my garage. Sold all my separates.


I was looking at a Marantz M-CR610 initially but cancelled my order as I want to incorporate my plasma tv/satellite receiver and second zone.


I'm looking at the following receivers:


Yamaha RX-A830

Marantz SR5008

Pioneer VSX 70

Denon AVR-X3000


All similar in price range.


I really want a musical sounding setup as it will be 2.1 for now and 5.1 later on.

Airplay and networking a must.

Second zone for patio speakers.

WIFI would have been a bonus but I can run power line adaptors to network.

Video source will be via satellite receiver into a new Samsung 51" plasma.

Speakers are Energy Pro 22's with a 8" sub.


I know all the receiver's are capable. Any thoughts?

 

[jdsmoothie]

The X3000 is more comparable to the SR6008 feature wise so would have more features than the SR5008 to include an HDMI Zone 2 monitor output, HDMI PCM 2.0 to Zone 2, Audyssey DSX (Front Wide/Height), DTS Neo:X and InstaPreview (Picture-in-Picture of HDMI sources).

 

[kikkenit2]

Brand new Yamaha 775 with factory warranty. Short period sale. $450 shipped.

Similar to model 830 (minus 2 hdmi inputs).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=0MJ-0022-00014