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Re: 6.1 vs 7.1 speaker configuration

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In Reply to: Re: 6.1 vs 7.1 speaker configuration posted by dtb300 on April 26, 2004 at 05:30:58:

FWIW ...
I just purchased the HTR-5760 online. I basically use it as a pro/preamp since I have external amplifiers for all 7 channels.
DPIIx on a 7.1 setup is simply awesome.
My recommendation to most of you is ... buy the lease expensive receiver in a line (HTR-57xx series for instance) that does what you want it to do (in my case DPIIx and memorized settings for inputs) ... and then pair it with external amps.
The external amps will remain with you forever. The cheap receivers get ebayed every other year.
I am now ebaying my Denon 2802.
For the life of me I cannot imagine anyone buying a 5800 series Denon receiver for $$$ and get locked into it for some time to come. Not wise if you ask me.

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cheap receiver as processor - Joe Murphy Jr 18:11:54 04/29/04 (3)
Depending on the type of display or video processor you are using, there may be lip-synch issues which will have to be addressed. Just make sure that if you go this route, you get one that has adjustable digital audio delay. Many cheap receivers that have preamp outputs don't have this feature and the video will lag behind the audio.
- The HTR-5760 has way to adjust audio delay - vulcanman 21:10:38 04/29/04 (2)
  And for $350 .. its a steal ! until the next gizmo comes along :-)
  - Yamaha RX-V650 - Joe Murphy Jr 23:01:02 04/30/04 (1)
    I was looking for a cheap do-it-all receiver a few days ago for the living room system. The RX-V650 and the HTR-5760 are basically the same, except for chassis lettering and authorized dealer issues. Both can be found for $350 - $400 on the internet and have just about every feature one could want in a receiver.
    Of course, we're not talking about a High-End product, but for a second system these receivers can't be beat.
    - Re: Yamaha RX-V2400 - DTB300 05:55:53 05/05/04 (0)
      After looking and reading all I could, I really like the RX-V2400. And feeback from those about the 2400 are nothing but outstanding unit. I could buy the 5790 from BB or some other low chain store, but the 2400 can be had for around 750.
      Later...Dan

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