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I'm currently in the market for a new receiver and would appreciate some input. First off I'm looking to spend something relatively close to ~$400. The other stipulation is that I will be purchasing the unit from amazon (I have a gift certificate that will cover the majority of the cost).
My setup currently consists of the following:
Panasonic - TH-50PX77U 720p 50 plasma
Charter - HD cable box
Oppo - 981? Upconvert DVD player
PS3 - soon to be added
Polk Audio - Monitor 60 floor standing speakers
Polk Audio - CS2 center channel
Cerwing Vega - ancient 12 powered sub (soon to be updated)
Right now I'm currently running an ancient Pioneer receiver that desperately needs to be upgraded. I'd like to purchase a receiver that has HDMI capability (preferably switching), and that has adequate power for the floor standing speakers. I have a set of old bookshelf speakers so I could run a 5.1 setup, but I'm happy w/ the 3.1 setup now (and I don't have to run wires in the floor).
Right now I'm leaning toward the Onkyo TX-SR606. It's in the price range I'm looking for and has all the latest and greatest HDMI capability. The thing is that I'm not sure that I necessarily need it. At most I can't imagine that I'd ever have more than 2-3 HD sources that would run through HDMI. I was thinking it may be better if I try to locate a older model Onkyo/Yamaha/HK/Marantz/Pioneer/Denon that will still handle an HDMI source or two, but will be better musically if that makes sense (I'd also like the option of pre-outs if I ever decide to upgrade to a dedicated amp). I don't have any brand loyalty, so that's not an issue.
What is my best option, stick with the TX-SR606, or try to pick up a slight older discounted model. What is your opinion on buying open box units from amazon? I assume that if they are backed by amazon's return policy it shouldn't be a big deal but I really don't know.
Please don't recommend a receiver that's supplied by a vendor other than what's available through amazon. I have the gift certificate, so there's no reason I'd choose another vendor.
My setup currently consists of the following:
Panasonic - TH-50PX77U 720p 50 plasma
Charter - HD cable box
Oppo - 981? Upconvert DVD player
PS3 - soon to be added
Polk Audio - Monitor 60 floor standing speakers
Polk Audio - CS2 center channel
Cerwing Vega - ancient 12 powered sub (soon to be updated)
Right now I'm currently running an ancient Pioneer receiver that desperately needs to be upgraded. I'd like to purchase a receiver that has HDMI capability (preferably switching), and that has adequate power for the floor standing speakers. I have a set of old bookshelf speakers so I could run a 5.1 setup, but I'm happy w/ the 3.1 setup now (and I don't have to run wires in the floor).
Right now I'm leaning toward the Onkyo TX-SR606. It's in the price range I'm looking for and has all the latest and greatest HDMI capability. The thing is that I'm not sure that I necessarily need it. At most I can't imagine that I'd ever have more than 2-3 HD sources that would run through HDMI. I was thinking it may be better if I try to locate a older model Onkyo/Yamaha/HK/Marantz/Pioneer/Denon that will still handle an HDMI source or two, but will be better musically if that makes sense (I'd also like the option of pre-outs if I ever decide to upgrade to a dedicated amp). I don't have any brand loyalty, so that's not an issue.
What is my best option, stick with the TX-SR606, or try to pick up a slight older discounted model. What is your opinion on buying open box units from amazon? I assume that if they are backed by amazon's return policy it shouldn't be a big deal but I really don't know.
Please don't recommend a receiver that's supplied by a vendor other than what's available through amazon. I have the gift certificate, so there's no reason I'd choose another vendor.