Which of the new 4K Recievers do you prefer?


I’m looking for a new receiver for my home theater system. I have been using a Denon 5803 for years and I think it has very good sound quality and power. But, its an older model that I use the 7.1 analog inputs.

Now that I have the new Oppo 205 I would like to take advantage of using HMDI connections along with the Atmos overhead channels.

I would like one with about 150 RMS / channel, dual subwoofer outputs and has at least front channel preamp outputs. Sound quality is important. Video quality is less important because I run the Oppo direct to my 85" UHD Samsung.

Price around $1500-$2500+

Appreciate any help.

ozzy


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I don’t think you are going to find a receiver that will do an actual 150 RMS / channel. You -MIGHT- be able to get one that will do 140 RMS / channel, but only if the two LEFT/RIGHT channels are used (the Integra DRX-R1 indicates 140/channel, but I would guess it’s in 2-channel mode -- and this is a very hefty 50lb receiver). If you are using multiple channels (such as 5, 7, or 9+), then the RMS/channel is going to be much less (maybe in the 50-70 watts per channel area). It doesn’t matter what the specs say because many receiver manufacturers do not give fully accurate specs, or the specs are only with 2 channels driven. The power supplies in the receivers are just not enough to give you full 150 RMS/channel.

A true 150-200 RMS/channel amplifier is going to be in the 60-80 lb. area. You just need that much in transformer and power supply.

The one exception here, possibly, is if you find a receiver that uses Class D amplification. Sound quality is going to be different than normal Class AB, and it depends on the type of Class D circuits used.

If you really want that much RMS/Channel, I would look at something like a used Marantz AV7702 processor with a multi-channel amp. There are many 5 channel amplifiers that will do 150-200 RMS/channel for $1000-1500 on audiogon.  The 7702 is going for $800-1200 used.

Or get a cheaper Dolby Atmos receiver with a 5-channel amp. The receiver will power the ceiling/back speakers and your 5 channel amp will power the main front/surround speakers.

auxinput,

Thanks for your reply. My Denon was rated at 180 wpc. But, I agree that is probably overstated.  With the Denon I am using the front channels (preamp out) with my main stereo amp. Perhaps that takes some of the load off the Denon.

I am considered the new Marantz and the Yamaha receivers.

ozzy

@ozzy,

I know this is at the top of your price range but these NAD AVR's sound incredible.  Plenty of gusto in the power department.

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/receivers-nad-t787-t-787-best-sounding-av-receiver-with-warranty-a...

The NAD does not have all of the bells and whistles but makes up for them in the musicality department.

Bill