Last generation receiver to pair with oppo BDP-95


Could someone point me in the right direction? I am looking for a non HDMI 5.1 receiver to run a setup for a small room with b&w 685's all around. I would pair this with the oppo bdp-95 and use the analog outs for decoding. What receivers could I look at on the used market that would have the best audio? I would be looking for 5.1 only as i have no room for two extra speakers.

I have the stereo outs of the oppo going to my bryston amp and driving some modified DQ-10's.

Thanks for the help.

AAnative
aanative
"I'm a newbie at this home theater thing so I had another question. Would I get better performance from one of these older units (since the OPPO can do the decoding) or using a entry 7.1 amplifier such as a denon 1912 or 2112 and having it do the decoding?"

Personally, I think a flagship or near flagship non-hdmi receiver will give you overall better sound quality than an entry level receiver from the bigger companies. What you do get from the more modern low/medium level receivers is more features and all video/audio switching at the expense of better internals and build quality. Besides, an early to mid 2000's flagship receiver that retailed for $2000.00 to $3500.00, can be bought used for $400.00 to $900.00 today.

"Am I correct in thinking that the better videoo performance would be obtained from running the OPPO BDP-95 directly to the TV instead of through the HDMI of a receiver?"

Some receivers can actually degrade the video signal even in pass-thru mode and with such a top shelf video processor in your Oppo 95, straight to the TV ensures no video degradation at all. IMO.

Bill
"How about the elite 59txi?"

Just did a search for the Pioner Elite VSX-59TXi and it sure is a beast(68.4LBS). An msrp of $4500.00 sure would make it a flagship model of that era(2005). If it is for sale in your price range then go for it, the specs and reviews are very impressive.

Bill
Don't mean to confuse or complicate things but here is a very good performing and musical Marantz with HDMI 1.3a and multichannel analog inputs from 2008. Refurbished from authorized dealer with warranty.

http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/MARSR7002/Marantz-Sr7002-110w-X-7ch-THX-Home-Theater-Surround-Receiver/1.html

Bill