Recommended receiver for HT


I plan to downsize from Bryston SP-3 processor and Parasound amps to a single receiver for HT. The speakers would be KEF T301 fronts; LS50s are side and rear; subs are pairs of Velodyne HGS-15s and HGS-10s with SMS-1 bass management. Sources are Cox TV, Ayre DX-5 DSD, and perhaps Oppo 205 or 105D. Stereo music is a separate setup. I’ve been out of the receiver market for decades, so I’m seeking recommendations for a used receiver at moderate cost.
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I concur with caphill; the same disc played on the Ayre DX-5 DSD and Oppo 205 sounds better on the Ayre, perhaps even better than when played on my Ayre C-5xeMP, the component that introduced me to Ayre.

Tim, I’ve delivered a Velodyne HGS-10 and -15 to George Meyer in LA. Turns out the other HGS-15 functions as it should, as does the other HGS-10. According to George, those HGS models are fine subs.

db
Hello DB,

     Yes, I know anything from Ayre is going to sound very good.

     I've never used a Velodyne sub but, from the reviews I've read and your comments, I think they'll perform very well in your custom 4-sub DBA.  Positioning and precisely adjusting the volumes, crossover frequencies and phases will probably be the difference between optimum bass performance in your room and something less which, however, will still likely sound very good.
     When do you expect them back?  Are you all set on how to best position and configure them?

Tim
I use a Denon X4300 as a prepro for the 7 surround channels and the Denon internal amps for Atmos, sweet !!!!