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Receiver recommendation

I have been out of the 'upgrade' fever for almost a decade now. Main reason is family is now longer myself - it has grown wife, kids, parents (who are also now my kids :) )... career has grown so not so much time left as in past.

This also means my knowledge about HT is outdated. Hence need help.

Essentially I have simplified my HT setups - from a two room setups having Von Schweikert,Dyn Audios, Cal Audio Labs, Lexicon, tubes, headphone setups (AKG, Stax etc) ... it has been a Denon receiver 3808ci with Von Schweikert 5.1 setup in family room.

In near future I am looking to buy a 4K and 3D TV. I believe my Denon 3808ci is not equipped for either. Looking for recommendations to do a balanced (maybe a little bit more tilted towards music) use in HT. Even 5.1 would be ok given that it is going to be in the family room. Budget ok upto $1500 street price.
harrygoldsmith
mtrot
804 posts
 
Yes, Onkyo has had some recent problems with HDMI failures. But I will say my TX-NR809 has been perfect for 2.5 years now and sounds great to me for an A/V receiver. Their current TX-NR1030 even has balanced outputs for the front L/R channel pre-outs. Of course, it has wi-fi, bluetooth, Dolby Atmos, internet radio, and all the other goodies as well.

The 1030 is probably what I would get if/when I need to upgrade in order to get into 4K compatibility.
rbautista
97 posts
 
I would go Marantz, Denon, or Pioneer. I believe the mid-high models are Atmos upgradable, but I wouldn't worry about Atmos. Just make sure it has 4k passthrough in case you get a new 4k tv.
stringreen's avatar
stringreen
6,500 posts
 
I just got a Denon X3100W.....love it. Easy to set up, does everything but shine your shoes.....and does it well.
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