[big_sb]

A couple of days ago, I noticed a $150 savings on the 240 at CC online, which brought it down to $400 (my threshold for a new receiver). I should have pulled the trigger on it. I go back to order it today and it's back to $500. I wasn't aware how quickly prices change on line. Anyways, now I'm back to the drawing board.


What would you get at the $400 level...it's going to be mostly for music (70% music/30% movies). The only components are TV, DVD & Digital Cable Box...not into gaming at all. I have a Pioneer Plasma if that information is needed. Also I haven't picked out speakers for it yet. Thanks in advance.

 

[Ron Temple]

 www.harmanaudio.com - hk235Z - $298.00...don't worry about it being refurb, 2 year warranty, been through QC twice .

 

[big_sb]

WOW! That's pretty sweet...now I'm eyeing the 335 for $400. Or maybe I'll get the 235 and step up a notch on the speakers. Thanks for the link. Someone else told me about a Marantz refurb site. What would be better for mostly music HK or Marantz?

 

[fergusonv]

Both Marantz and HK do well with music. I am partial to HK but have heard some great sounding Marantz units.

 

[afrogt]

You can still find the 240 online for less than $400 shipped. Check onecall, j&r or amazon.


The 235 for $298 is a better deal though. 240 only adds the iPod bridge with hasn't received good reviews yet. Other than that they're the same receiver but the 235 weighs 5 lbs more. I'd go for the older unit.

 

[mdjenders]

The marantz refurb site is accessories4less (ac4l.com). I got my cd player from them and it is absolutely superb. I also got my HK 635 from harman audio; these factory warranted refurbs are a steal!

 

[Russdawg]

J & R has the 240 for 376.00 including shipping, my sis ordered one 4 days ago and it got here to LA today! Not a Refurb brand new.....

 

[ygk226]

I bought HK 240 from bestpriceaudiovideo 2 weeks ago for $351 + free shipping. They still have the same price.

 

[big_sb]

Thanks for all the links. I can't believe I can get the HK 240 for less than $400 ($351 with free shipping), but now I'm looking at the refurbished Marantz (5500 for $400) too.


Which Marantz is closest to the HK240 in features and component inputs?

5400

5500

4500

4600


I'm leaning towards the Marantz now with all of the HK reliability issues & user un-friendlyness.

 

[afrogt]

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I'm leaning towards the Marantz now with all of the HK reliability issues & user un-friendlyness

Care to explain more about the "user unfriendliness"? I like the HK receivers because they are very customizable and flexible as well as good sounding.