In Reply to: Please Recommend a Home Theater Receiver posted by AbeCollins on April 17, 2008 at 13:53:20:
G'day Abe,
...Denon or Yamaha.
I have both and find the Yamaha to have slightly better processing and slightly easier to use. BUT, as far as the sound goes when used as a receiver I think they are pretty close to each other. (I use power amps with both of mine so I’m going off memory)
Caveat; I have models higher up the food chain than you are looking at but from what I remember the current line-up of receivers from both Denon & Yamaha are pretty good and only personal preference will determine which you prefer.
Oh, none of them, Yamaha, Denon, Marantz, Onkyo & Sony output anything like their claimed output. I believe HK is pretty close to claimed power output but I have no personal experience with them. I’d stay away from NAD.
Lastly, I have heard Sherwood (Newcastle) range and I was very impressed BUT it was with gear I know nothing about. (might be one to consider if you can HEAR it before buying ~ corse they are keenly priced)
Good luck
Smile
Sox
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- I’d stick with either …. - three_sox 22:04:29 04/17/08 (0)