Budget AVR Selection for RSL 5.1.4?

Hi all,

I recently purchased the RSL CG23 5.1 set (R/L/C CG23M, CG3M surrounds, Speedwoofer 10S MKII) and 4 C34E MKII in-ceiling speakers.

I am seeing a brand new Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2 for $800. It is a lot less money than any other 9.2s I can find, which makes me wonder why?

Would this be an OK AVR for these speakers on a 5.1.4 setup?

kankuraon06-07-2023 7:09am

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elliottbnewcombjr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,124 posts 06-07-2023 at 03:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have owned and liked Onkyo, However This unit does NOT have front preamp out, which is needed to someday setup a separate amp (with pass thru) for the front speakers. The AVR still controls the front volume along with the other channel's volume Denon's and Marantz usually have front pre-out, (not every model) I find Crutchfield a good source of info, https://www.crutchfield.com/shopsearch/AVR.html look at the rear view, find pre-out, many only have SUB, some have zone 2 and/or zone 3, not front pre-out
elliottbnewcombjr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,124 posts 06-07-2023 at 03:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete this Yamaha has front pre-out https://www.crutchfield.com/p_022RXV6ABL/Yamaha-RX-V6A.html?tp=179
carlsbad2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,364 posts 06-07-2023 at 04:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I opened this to see what you are using an Automatic Voltage Regulator for....oh well. I upgraded years ago from Onkyo to Denon 3700. Highly recommend.