2. home-theater
  3. 1166829592

Need a new AV receiver

AV receiver will be used 100% for movies and televsion (all two channel music will be through a Plinius 9200 integrated). I was thinking Denon 3806 (reviews seem to bag on the remote), Marantz 7001 or 8001, Arcam 350, Rotel 1057, Pioneer Elite VSX-84 and 82. Any preferences, or other ones I should be thinking about?
rs691919
tvad
9,467 posts
 
I own an earlier generation Denon 3801, and it has done very well in my HT system for 8 years. I'd buy another Denon without hesitation.

IMO, judging an audio component by its remote control is putting the priorities in a wacky order.
brian27b
83 posts
 
Currently own a Plinius 9200 and i am using a NAD model 761 HT receiver for movies and TV. Nice sounding receiver.
myraj
345 posts
 
check out the Yamaha rxv-2700.
If you are buying from a dealer, ask their service dept (NOT their sals dept) which brands they have the least trouble with, and the best response from the mfgr when they DO need service.
Good Luck!
kipferler
10 posts
 
I just bought a used Rotel 1055 and I am very happy with the sound. Before I had two so-called high end power amps that cost a multiple. But the Rotel makes the movie sound a lot more thrilling!!!!
Set-up is very flexible, connectors are plenty. So I can recommend the 1057, which I believe adds video conversion to what the 1055 does...
Cheers,
Arthur
More to discover