RX-V663 or RX-V863

[SS316SRV]

I can get these pretty cheap. The 663 is under $250, the 863 is just over $400. Is the 863 worth it for just the little extra wattage and one more HDMI?

[phastm3]

No

[Tonedeaf]

Originally Posted by phastm3

No

I agree, especially when a good switcher can be had for $40.

[PS3+HDDVD OWNER]

Where can you find the 663 for under $250?!?

[Cambrian]

Originally Posted by PS3+HDDVD OWNER

Where can you find the 663 for under $250?!?

On the back of some guy's van?

[PS3+HDDVD OWNER]

Originally Posted by Cambrian

On the back of some guy's van?

For real, thats about the only place i can think of where you'd get that at that price!!

The 663 is going for around $450-500, even on amazon!

[SS316SRV]

Originally Posted by PS3+HDDVD OWNER

Where can you find the 663 for under $250?!?

Originally Posted by PS3+HDDVD OWNER

For real, thats about the only place i can think of where you'd get that at that price!!

The 663 is going for around $450-500, even on amazon!

My ball and chain...errr...fiance works at Best Buy and employees can order it from Yamaha directly for those prices.

[scweb13]

Cheapest place I could find the 663 was eBay. $349(new) with free shipping.

[SoCalTiger]

Originally Posted by SS316SRV

My ball and chain...errr...fiance works at Best Buy and employees can order it from Yamaha directly for those prices.

That's it! I'm getting a seasonal job at BB this winter. =P

[SS316SRV]

Originally Posted by funsocaltiger

That's it! I'm getting a seasonal job at BB this winter. =P

I worked weekends at BBY for a while just because of the discount. But since I don't NEED the extra cash, and my fiance works there...it all works out.

[PS3+HDDVD OWNER]

Wow, i never thought BB employees got that good of a deal on audio recievers and such. My cousins wife actually is a manager at a BB, i'll have to ask her if she could hook me up! Too bad BB doesn't carry Onkyo products!

[SS316SRV]

Magnolia employees also get discounts on Denon.

[SoCalTiger]

Originally Posted by SS316SRV

Magnolia employees also get discounts on Denon.

Hmmm you know what... I get a corporate Magnolia discount b/c I work with Newscorp. Do you know if the discount extended to me through this would be as good as being a BB employee directly?

Just to clarify, this is the "B2B discount".

[SS316SRV]

Originally Posted by funsocaltiger

Hmmm you know what... I get a corporate Magnolia discount b/c I work with Newscorp. Do you know if the discount extended to me through this would be as good as being a BB employee directly?

I do not think so. From what I understand, Magnolia employees get Denon discounts because they buy directly from the factory.

[rox addict]

Originally Posted by PS3+HDDVD OWNER

Wow, i never thought BB employees got that good of a deal on audio recievers and such. My cousins wife actually is a manager at a BB, i'll have to ask her if she could hook me up! Too bad BB doesn't carry Onkyo products!

My Buddy actually got me a free Kenwood car stereo because he worked at best Buy, some kind of deal where he has to order it and wait like 8 weeks but Hey it was free !! Now I have the 663 and trust me for that price GET IT !! I have always been a Yamaha Guy I have 3 receivers in my home but the 663 sounds absolutely AMAZING !! Now thats running True HD and DTS-MA !! Since Yamaha has such good Amps the extra 10 watts and HDMI is not really worth it !! It has Pre-Amp outs if you ever want to add some real punch to your HTS

[crackinhedz]

for $400 id snatch up the 863 in a heart beat.

[cawgijoe]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

for $400 id snatch up the 863 in a heart beat.

Me too.....someone hook me up!