|
Video Asylum TVs, VCRs, DVD players, Home Theater systems and more. |
|
|
|
Video Asylum TVs, VCRs, DVD players, Home Theater systems and more. |
|
In Reply to: Musical Stereo to Musical HT Receiver Help posted by JC11 on January 7, 2004 at 11:11:46:
No $500 receiver I know of will equal or exceed the quality of your present rig for 2-channel. However, if you like your Denon, consider current Denon models. In your price range, you're talking about the AVR-2803. Email me if you can't find it from an authorized dealer for $500; it is possible. The new Yamahas are being well received, but Yamaha has a brighter treble range than you're probably used to. Personally, I don't care for the Marantz sound - I find it grainy and veiled. Other brands to explore: Pioneer Elite, Sherwood-Newcastle and Harman Kardon (HK is known for slightly warmer sounding receivers, which should compliment your system, IMO).I am not very familiar with the PRA-1000, but many combo systems run the L/R channels of the A/V receiver through one of the preamp inputs and then from the preamp to the 2-channel amp. You just have to determine a standard volume level on the PRA-1000 so that your channel balances are consistent in surround modes. Some newer preamps have a surround pass-through feature which disables the preamp's volume control for just this purpose.
Good luck - and LISTEN before you buy (or make sure you can return anything you're unhappy with).
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
Follow Ups
- I'll try to help - bondmanp 16:50:22 01/08/04 (1)
- Thanks - JC11 15:06:13 01/16/04 (0)
Top of Page ]
[ Contact Us ]
[ Support/Wish List ]
[ Copyright © 2024, Audio Asylum, all rights reserved ]
