Pre Pro And Amplifier Instead Of Receiver
I always liked Onkyo HT receivers, why not just purchase another one? Crutchfield has the Onkyo 828 for $750 all in, including shipping. That is probably the route I would go. Rich |
I agree with Rich. I have used an Onkyo 805 for years. I use separate amps to do the heavy lifting. My unit has lasted years perhaps because it never gets hot. Later you can add a pre amp with HT bypass. I now use a tubed pre amp that way. Later you can add better main amps for the fronts. Onkyo gives you the processing of Audessey. I use Outlaw Audio monos but Emotiva makes good value amps as well. Good luck. |
Here's another good deal: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882120206 |
Another option to consider; buy the receiver that provides the best bang for your budget. Then in a few years if you have the funds, buy a separate amp and use the receiver as a pre amp. Then if you want, you can have a two channel amp for two channel listening and still use your receiver for all multi-channel tasks. |
