anotherbox, how did you 'manage' bi amping (what connections used) with the Onkyo TX NR6100? Looks fairly 'meager' connections (used to seeing 7 pre outs): 
Budget friendly receiver choice
I want to stay with 5.1 (or better, don't see the need/benefit vs trouble of 7.2 etc) but also use the system for audio a lot.
I have a dedicated 18" Dayton 18-22 sub (sealed enclosure) with the excellent amp from the Elemental Design A7. Front tower speakers (various, experimenting, changing, still not found the final one).
On my wish list:
- DSP
- pre out (so I can use other amps I have)
- nice: use build in amps for bi amping (Anthem MRX 710 i read offers that option0
- stable (to drive critical speakers if need be)
- low price certainly under $1,000 , $600 preferred (so used obviously)
- probably should be able to feed 4k TV (Vizio M75 currently)
- ideal (but not done anymore): pre/main amp split (remember these small metal U shaped bridges that good full amps had?)
I mentioned the Anthem MRX 710 because I just saw one offered locally (without the software/mic). To stay under $600, I likely need to make more compromises.
Suggestions (full make/model so I can look up prices and reviews)?
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@kraftwerkturbo - if the Onkyo is like the Denons and if I'm not mistaken, you can reconfigure the Zone 2 outputs to provide the second biamp signal for the front speakers. (don't quote me on it, though - just going out on a limb) |
That goes with every purchase of a used item; can't have it both ways. And did not need (still not sure what is actually would do for me) HDMI 2.1. Or 8k for that matter (I still watch 95% in non 4k, so have likely a few years to even 'fill' the 4k that my TV has (and also my new old Onkyo) until the material I am watching has caught up. By that time, the next 'now $2,000' receiver is available for $600. |
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