Most visually appealing receivers - Blu-ray Forum

stobbart · 06-28-2009, 09:55 PM

I am looking to get a new receiver and since I plan to display this I want it to look amazing like the VAC Phi 300.1, unfortunatly I dont have the budget for that. I am looking in the $3000-$5000 dollar range and was wondering what are some of the most gorgous looking receivers you have seen? Thank you.

Beta Man · 06-28-2009, 10:20 PM

I'm sure you know that looks aren't nearly as important as auditioning, especially when the budget is what it is..... but I'd say, take a look at the B&K line... not sure what's out there now.... but I've always liked their looks.... or Sunfire.

rded · 06-28-2009, 10:22 PM

Doing your research huh??.... I don't know what your definition of stunning is, but to some; taking the "MINIMALIST" approach is the way to go.
ARCAM AVR 600 in Silver

Or in Charcoal grey.

MSRP is $4995

Johnny Vinyl · 06-28-2009, 10:51 PM

Love the "look" of ARCAM! Very minimalist indeed, which is something I always liked about the old Luxman and H/K stuff. Nice, nice and nice!

John

crackinhedz · 06-28-2009, 11:09 PM

AV8003 Networking AV Preamp/Processor $2599.99

Johnny Vinyl · 06-28-2009, 11:11 PM

Love that unit...wish I could afford their Reference componants.

John

dolphinc · 06-28-2009, 11:26 PM

I have this very high end receiver for sale. Your price only $4995.

azncarbos · 06-28-2009, 11:27 PM

but you are still short of $400; the OP ask bewteen $3k to $5k.....LOL j/k

Same i only wish I could their refernce componants

SlmShdy1 · 06-28-2009, 11:40 PM

CollinViegas · 06-28-2009, 11:48 PM

I can vouch for the SC-09TX being beautiful to look at and an amazing performer.

I have owned a Yamaha RX-Z9, A Denon AVR-5805MKII and now the SC-09TX.

The Pioneer Wins in looks, Power, Flexability and sound quality in my opinion.

rded · 06-29-2009, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlmShdy1

Quote:

Originally Posted by CollinViegas

I can vouch for the SC-09TX being beautiful to look at and an amazing performer.

I have owned a Yamaha RX-Z9, A Denon AVR-5805MKII and now the SC-09TX.

The Pioneer Wins in looks, Power, Flexability and sound quality in my opinion.

Its ok

But that receiver is also $7000

2k more than the OP's budget.

SlmShdy1 · 06-29-2009, 02:17 AM

That's its MSRP. It can be found for around $5,000.

JasonR · 06-29-2009, 02:23 AM

I would look at the Arcam, but why not seperates?

Rob J in WNY · 06-29-2009, 02:27 AM

Have to agree with Beta Man on B&K. I am a personal acquaintence of one of B&K's owner-partners, and he is about as esoteric as their home theater electronics line. Great stuff!

The Pioneer Elites are among the most sexy looking receivers around. Piano black finished aluminum on the SC-05, SC-07 and SC-09TX.

Pioneer Elite SC-05 receiver.

CollinViegas · 06-29-2009, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rded

Its ok

But that receiver is also $7000

2k more than the OP's budget.

Considering I paid under 4K for mine, I am sure the OP can find one if he tries in his price range.

Fors* · 06-29-2009, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob J in WNY

Have to agree with Beta Man on B&K. I am a personal acquaintence of one of B&K's owner-partners, and he is about as esoteric as their home theater electronics line. Great stuff!

The Pioneer Elites are among the most sexy looking receivers around. Piano black finished aluminum on the SC-05, SC-07 and SC-09TX.

Pioneer Elite SC-05 receiver.

The Pioneer Elite 05, 07 and 09 get my vote too Rob!

crazyBLUE · 06-29-2009, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob J in WNY

Have to agree with Beta Man on B&K. I am a personal acquaintence of one of B&K's owner-partners, and he is about as esoteric as their home theater electronics line. Great stuff!

The Pioneer Elites are among the most sexy looking receivers around. Piano black finished aluminum on the SC-05, SC-07 and SC-09TX.

Pioneer Elite SC-05 receiver.

i WILL THIRD THAT !!!!!!

got rice · 06-29-2009, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob J in WNY

Have to agree with Beta Man on B&K. I am a personal acquaintence of one of B&K's owner-partners, and he is about as esoteric as their home theater electronics line. Great stuff!

The Pioneer Elites are among the most sexy looking receivers around. Piano black finished aluminum on the SC-05, SC-07 and SC-09TX.

Pioneer Elite SC-05 receiver.

me too.

HD Man · 06-29-2009, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob J in WNY

Have to agree with Beta Man on B&K. I am a personal acquaintence of one of B&K's owner-partners, and he is about as esoteric as their home theater electronics line. Great stuff!

The Pioneer Elites are among the most sexy looking receivers around. Piano black finished aluminum on the SC-05, SC-07 and SC-09TX.

Pioneer Elite SC-05 receiver.

Count me with the SC-05 as well. A beautiful piece of equipment that delivers outstanding performance too!!

Grevlin · 06-29-2009, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob J in WNY

Have to agree with Beta Man on B&K. I am a personal acquaintence of one of B&K's owner-partners, and he is about as esoteric as their home theater electronics line. Great stuff!

The Pioneer Elites are among the most sexy looking receivers around. Piano black finished aluminum on the SC-05, SC-07 and SC-09TX.

Pioneer Elite SC-05 receiver.

I think I'm looking at my next receiver.

06-28-2009, 09:55 PM	#1
stobbart Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:142 Blu-ray collection:1196 Trading Score:6	Most visually appealing receivers I am looking to get a new receiver and since I plan to display this I want it to look amazing like the VAC Phi 300.1, unfortunatly I dont have the budget for that. I am looking in the $3000-$5000 dollar range and was wondering what are some of the most gorgous looking receivers you have seen? Thank you.

06-28-2009, 11:09 PM	#5
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	AV8003 Networking AV Preamp/Processor $2599.99 Last edited by crackinhedz; 06-29-2009 at 09:43 PM.

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06-28-2009, 10:20 PM	#2
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I'm sure you know that looks aren't nearly as important as auditioning, especially when the budget is what it is..... but I'd say, take a look at the B&K line... not sure what's out there now.... but I've always liked their looks.... or Sunfire.

06-28-2009, 10:22 PM	#3
rded Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2008 Location:555 Naim Street Blu-ray collection:254 Trading Score:1	Doing your research huh??.... I don't know what your definition of stunning is, but to some; taking the "MINIMALIST" approach is the way to go. ARCAM AVR 600 in Silver Or in Charcoal grey. MSRP is $4995

06-28-2009, 10:51 PM	#4
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Love the "look" of ARCAM! Very minimalist indeed, which is something I always liked about the old Luxman and H/K stuff. Nice, nice and nice! John

06-28-2009, 11:11 PM	#6
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Love that unit...wish I could afford their Reference componants. John

06-28-2009, 11:26 PM	#7
dolphinc Power Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Florida	I have this very high end receiver for sale. Your price only $4995.

06-28-2009, 11:27 PM	#8
azncarbos Expert Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Santa Ana/Newport Beach Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:22 Trading Score:13	but you are still short of $400; the OP ask bewteen $3k to $5k.....LOL j/k Same i only wish I could their refernce componants

06-28-2009, 11:40 PM	#9
SlmShdy1 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Honolulu, HI PlayStation® PSN: SlmShdy1 Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:292

06-28-2009, 11:48 PM	#10
CollinViegas Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray reviews:1	I can vouch for the SC-09TX being beautiful to look at and an amazing performer. I have owned a Yamaha RX-Z9, A Denon AVR-5805MKII and now the SC-09TX. The Pioneer Wins in looks, Power, Flexability and sound quality in my opinion.

06-29-2009, 02:17 AM	#12
SlmShdy1 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Honolulu, HI PlayStation® PSN: SlmShdy1 Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:292	That's its MSRP. It can be found for around $5,000.

06-29-2009, 02:23 AM	#13
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	I would look at the Arcam, but why not seperates?

06-29-2009, 02:27 AM	#14
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Have to agree with Beta Man on B&K. I am a personal acquaintence of one of B&K's owner-partners, and he is about as esoteric as their home theater electronics line. Great stuff! The Pioneer Elites are among the most sexy looking receivers around. Piano black finished aluminum on the SC-05, SC-07 and SC-09TX. Pioneer Elite SC-05 receiver.

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