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
Thanks for all of the suggestions. dbphd, You hit the nail on the head! Perhaps I am still better off using the Oppo 205 7.1 analog outs to the Denon. The sound quality is very good. Actually much better than with my previous Oppo 95. Using the HDMI may get me the Atmos sound ability but it would involve the utilization of perhaps a inferior dac in a receiver. Good point. ozzy |
If you are happy with your Dennon's sound you could consider using it as an amp only by feeding a pre-pro analog outs to it and using "source direct" to bypas all the processing, which would be done in the pre-pro. It's a bit less elegant than pairing a power amp, but is better on budget. In that scenario you might consider The Emotiva XMC-1. I haven't used it but it's loaded (Dirac, Atmos, etc.) and upgradeable. I've found Emotiva to be very reasonably priced and great quality. I have an XPA-5 power amp and outdoor speakers and both have been excellent. Their service was great too when I accidently left a speaker out in freezing weather they replaced it at no cost, despite it being my own fault! https://emotiva.com/products/pres-and-pros/xmc-1-0 |
Similar setup with the Marantz Pre-Pros would work. I have the AV7005 which has been great. The new AV7703 looks pretty fantastic. They aren't upgradeable like Emotiva and are very large, but I love my AV7005 and would probably get either the Emotiva or this one if I were in the market now http://us.marantz.com/us/Products/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?CatId=AVSeparates&SubCatId=&Prod... |
