Why not look at the Integra 9.8/Onkyo 885 since they are both pre-amps and not recievers. Seems like there is no reason for you to buy a receiver since you will be running an external amp.
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I've searched and researched and fumbled around looking for a reciever or controller to be somewhat future proof, and still have a decent price, but come up with more frustration than anything. So I'm asking the guru's out here on avsforum for some guidance. Here's what I need - I'm setting up to run with BD media. I've stayed out until now knowing that the war wasn't over. Well I figure it ended with the WB deal. So I ordered a PS3, but I don't have an hdmi reciever. Here's what I've got:
Optoma HD32 (720p) projector
Integra 7.4 Reciever (going to sell this)
Carver av-806 6channel amp
Wharfedale Pacific Evo Front, Center, Surr
Some crap Pioneer rear bookshelves (currently powered by the receiver)
Denon 2910
TivoHD
Wii
Turntable
PS2
PC
I've looked at the following
Integra DTC 9.4 - nice, but too much $$ I think right now
Onkyo 705 - good, but some are getting overheating issues, and weird qc problems
Onkyo 605 - good, but no preouts
Denon 2308 - good, but still no preouts
Denon 2808 - good, but this is near as much as the DTC - so i'd rather have that
Pioneer Elite 92 - again cost is up there.
Onkyo Pro 9.4 - same as Integra DTC
Does anyone have any other suggestions?
It seems I'd be fine if the scaler was a Faroudja DCDi, the Reon might be too much for a 720p projector, but some day I will have a 1080p.
Is there a cheaper reciever (as i don't need the power amp to be good) that has a decent scaler and preout? The denon 2308 would be perfect if it had a preout.
Crazy thing is I'm leaning toward the overkill DTC 9.4, but I really shouldn't spend that much. I don't like spending money on a receiver when all I need is a decent controller out of one of these mid range receivers.
Is there some controller out there that does this?
Optoma HD32 (720p) projector
Integra 7.4 Reciever (going to sell this)
Carver av-806 6channel amp
Wharfedale Pacific Evo Front, Center, Surr
Some crap Pioneer rear bookshelves (currently powered by the receiver)
Denon 2910
TivoHD
Wii
Turntable
PS2
PC
I've looked at the following
Integra DTC 9.4 - nice, but too much $$ I think right now
Onkyo 705 - good, but some are getting overheating issues, and weird qc problems
Onkyo 605 - good, but no preouts
Denon 2308 - good, but still no preouts
Denon 2808 - good, but this is near as much as the DTC - so i'd rather have that
Pioneer Elite 92 - again cost is up there.
Onkyo Pro 9.4 - same as Integra DTC
Does anyone have any other suggestions?
It seems I'd be fine if the scaler was a Faroudja DCDi, the Reon might be too much for a 720p projector, but some day I will have a 1080p.
Is there a cheaper reciever (as i don't need the power amp to be good) that has a decent scaler and preout? The denon 2308 would be perfect if it had a preout.
Crazy thing is I'm leaning toward the overkill DTC 9.4, but I really shouldn't spend that much. I don't like spending money on a receiver when all I need is a decent controller out of one of these mid range receivers.
Is there some controller out there that does this?
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That's what I'm thinking, just that the features on the Integra/Onkyo are likely more than I need.
Honestly Denon 2808 has basically what I need and still costs less with an amp in it.
The Onkyo 705 has issues with av sync that is bothering me, and heat issues, though I don't know if i used my amp with the preouts if that would still heat up.
Are there any preamps that come in less than $1600 at all? I'm just not all that comfortable with spending so much at this time.
Maybe I just need to wait a little. Can someone convince me I need a DTC 9.4?
Honestly Denon 2808 has basically what I need and still costs less with an amp in it.
The Onkyo 705 has issues with av sync that is bothering me, and heat issues, though I don't know if i used my amp with the preouts if that would still heat up.
Are there any preamps that come in less than $1600 at all? I'm just not all that comfortable with spending so much at this time.
Maybe I just need to wait a little. Can someone convince me I need a DTC 9.4?
Honestly, I would wait then. You are obviously going to have improved SQ going with a seperate like the 9.8/885.
If you feel like you have to have something today I would look at something from Yamaha. Maybe the 1800? They are regarded as being the best receivers to be used as a pre-amp. Audioholics did a review praising them as a way to achieve very reasonably priced seperate perferomance. The Yamaha to your amp should be a good combo.
If you feel like you have to have something today I would look at something from Yamaha. Maybe the 1800? They are regarded as being the best receivers to be used as a pre-amp. Audioholics did a review praising them as a way to achieve very reasonably priced seperate perferomance. The Yamaha to your amp should be a good combo.
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