[Indianspringsaz]

So I have my OPPO-93 on the way.

I need help, please.

Right now I have a NAD-773 which has no HDMI.

What would be a good option in a new under $800 receiver that puts out good power? Or maybe a component setup. Would I be better off with an older model? The chip is pretty good in the OPPO so I really need something for the power and HDMI right? Any ideas from you pro's would really help. Things have gone past my knowledge level.

Present setup:

I have a NAD 773 receiver right now.

Von Schweikert VR 2 mains

Von Schweikert LCR 15 center

Velodyne F-1500 sub

4 in wall surrounds

I would like to stay below 1K, well below if I can.

 

[Phast1]



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Originally Posted by Indianspringsaz /forum/post/19545534


So I have my OPPO-93 on the way.

I need help, please.

Right now I have a NAD-773 which has no HDMI.

What would be a good option in a new under $800 receiver that puts out good power? Or maybe a component setup. Would I be better off with an older model? The chip is pretty good in the OPPO so I really need something for the power and HDMI right? Any ideas from you pro's would really help. Things have gone past my knowledge level.

Present setup:

I have a NAD 773 receiver right now.

Von Schweikert VR 2 mains

Von Schweikert LCR 15 center

Velodyne F-1500 sub

4 in wall surrounds

I would like to stay below 1K, well below if I can.

Well, if you were happy with the power of the 773, you might

consider using it as an amp for the new processor as it does have removable jumpers for the pre-out/amp-in sections. This could help you save $ when considering a newer but less powerful avr. Just make sure the new model has pre-outs.

 

[Indianspringsaz]

Receiver technology has become very difficult to keep up with.

 

[brubacca]

The simple fact is that for $800 you will not be able to get the amp power you are looking for. I agree that you should get a new receiver with pre amp outputs and use the NAD amps that you have.


Short list for you to evaluate :

Marantz SR5005

Pioneer VSX-1120

Onkyo TSX-SR708

 

[Indianspringsaz]

Thanks for the help guys. Now, which peramp would be a good one to look at with my current configuration? Sounds like a great idea using my current NAD for the power.

 

[jtrcracing]

i am in the same position with my 773. and is looking at the emotiva umc-1 processor. so what you are saying is that i can buy this processor together with the 773 as an amplifier for the umc-1? correct?

 

[Indianspringsaz]

Is the umc-1 a decent preamp? Can anyone comment on weather it would be a good choice with my setup?


NAD 773

OPPO 93

Von Schweikert VR 2 mains

Von Schweikert LCR 15 center

Velodyne F-1500 sub

4 in wall surrounds