Upgraditis has struck again. Receiver advice needed. - Blu-ray Forum

Irrob · 08-22-2009, 01:02 AM

HELP

I'm making a Magnolia run soon. I've narrowed my choices to the following receivers:

Onkyo TX-NR807
Pioneer Elite VSX-23TXH
Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH (an older model but I'm open to suggestions)
Denon AVR2310CI

I could use some input. After this purchase I don't intend to upgrade my main receiver for a few years. So I need to pick wisely. My budget is $800-$1100

callas01 · 08-22-2009, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irrob

HELP

I'm making a Magnolia run soon. I've narrowed my choices to the following receivers:

Onkyo TX-NR807
Pioneer Elite VSX-23TXH
Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH (an older model but I'm open to suggestions)
Denon AVR2310CI

I could use some input. After this purchase I don't intend to upgrade my main receiver for a few years. So I need to pick wisely. My budget is $800-$1100

ask yourself what features do you need too? I don't believe the Denon has Pre-outs to add an external amp. The others do. if that isn't a big deal for you then I would put the Denon first, then the pioneers, and onkyo last, but that is my preference.... you should listen to them all and decide what you like best too.

Also consider the Marantz 6003 receiver, it is just as good as these and has 2 HDMI outputs for projector and HDTV... may come in handy, plus it has pre-outs.

ZedsDead · 08-22-2009, 04:44 AM

I have upgraditis along with you, have been jotting down notes for future upgrades lately, and have looked at some of the same receivers. I don't have too much input really but I have heard about reliability issues with Denon receivers, not sure how true they are though.

Chizzap30 · 08-22-2009, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irrob

HELP

I'm making a Magnolia run soon. I've narrowed my choices to the following receivers:

Onkyo TX-NR807
Pioneer Elite VSX-23TXH
Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH (an older model but I'm open to suggestions)
Denon AVR2310CI

I could use some input. After this purchase I don't intend to upgrade my main receiver for a few years. So I need to pick wisely. My budget is $800-$1100

Forget magnolia... find a nice locally owned place...

crazyBLUE · 08-22-2009, 04:52 AM

Irrob ~ See if you can find an ELITE SC-05 or SC-07 , You might find the SC-07 in you're budget & that is A $2,200.oo receiver retail ! I picked mine up for $1,300.oo

JinxDMC · 08-22-2009, 04:53 AM

Im looking too

wanting to upgrade from my onkyo 605 since i just upgraded all my speakers this week

any advice on the difference between the Pioneer Elite sc-25/27?

Irrob · 08-22-2009, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by callas01

ask yourself what features do you need too? I don't believe the Denon has Pre-outs to add an external amp. The others do. if that isn't a big deal for you then I would put the Denon first, then the pioneers, and onkyo last, but that is my preference.... you should listen to them all and decide what you like best too.

Also consider the Marantz 6003 receiver, it is just as good as these and has 2 HDMI outputs for projector and HDTV... may come in handy, plus it has pre-outs.

Useful info. Thanks for the advice staying within my options.

I don't have a store locally to listen to anything other than what's on my short list. I'm sure the Marantz, Elite 07, etc are great, But you said it...I should test drive in store before buying.

callas01 · 08-24-2009, 05:31 AM

Here are some Marantz dealers in DE.... http://us.marantz.com/marantz-dealer-locator.asp

Fors* · 08-24-2009, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irrob

Useful info. Thanks for the advice staying within my options.

I don't have a store locally to listen to anything other than what's on my short list. I'm sure the Marantz, Elite 07, etc are great, But you said it...I should test drive in store before buying.

Hopefully whatever you get to test, they will give you the opportunity to run Polks with them since you have Polks with your current set-up. This would give you a really good idea of how good a new receiver's sound is as compared to your current one.

jc480 · 08-25-2009, 12:00 AM

My Denon isn't quite as high end as the model you are using. But I am using it with Polk in-wall speakers and I am always stunned at the quality of sound I am getting.

This Denon receiver (the user manual is written by martians & I had difficulty in using it) is a well crafted piece of gear. If you want a rock solid unit that won't overheat, looks good and plays everything...not much better choice in the price range you are at.

My 2 cents anyway.

Blu Titan · 08-25-2009, 12:15 AM

The problem is this: when you get new equipment, everything seems perfect

. After, a couple of weeks you start to make mental notes as to how it would sound better. And after a couple of months, you star researching new equipment.

Irrob · 08-26-2009, 07:02 PM

Picked up the Pioneer Elite VSX-23TXH. I'll be content with it for at least a couple years

They did have an Elite SC-07 in the store, but it was a few hundred bucks over my budget. I'll post pics when I'm set up.

Fors* · 08-26-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Irrob

Picked up the Pioneer Elite VSX-23TXH. I'll be content with it for at least a couple years

They did have an Elite SC-07 in the store, but it was a few hundred bucks over my budget. I'll post pics when I'm set up.

Congrats Irrob.....you are now an "Elitest" I think you will enjoy the clean power, features and tweaks that it has to offer.......

08-22-2009, 01:02 AM	#1
Irrob Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:49 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:880 DVD collection:16 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:91	Upgraditis has struck again. Receiver advice needed. HELP I'm making a Magnolia run soon. I've narrowed my choices to the following receivers: Onkyo TX-NR807 Pioneer Elite VSX-23TXH Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH (an older model but I'm open to suggestions) Denon AVR2310CI I could use some input. After this purchase I don't intend to upgrade my main receiver for a few years. So I need to pick wisely. My budget is $800-$1100 Last edited by Irrob; 08-22-2009 at 01:07 AM.

08-25-2009, 12:15 AM	#11
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	The problem is this: when you get new equipment, everything seems perfect. After, a couple of weeks you start to make mental notes as to how it would sound better. And after a couple of months, you star researching new equipment.

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08-22-2009, 04:44 AM	#3
ZedsDead Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:94	I have upgraditis along with you, have been jotting down notes for future upgrades lately, and have looked at some of the same receivers. I don't have too much input really but I have heard about reliability issues with Denon receivers, not sure how true they are though.

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crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	Irrob ~ See if you can find an ELITE SC-05 or SC-07 , You might find the SC-07 in you're budget & that is A $2,200.oo receiver retail ! I picked mine up for $1,300.oo

08-22-2009, 04:53 AM	#6
JinxDMC Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:197	Im looking too wanting to upgrade from my onkyo 605 since i just upgraded all my speakers this week any advice on the difference between the Pioneer Elite sc-25/27?

08-24-2009, 05:31 AM	#8
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Here are some Marantz dealers in DE.... http://us.marantz.com/marantz-dealer-locator.asp

08-25-2009, 12:00 AM	#10
jc480 Power Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Detroit, MI Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:747 DVD collection:10 Digital collection:882 Prime collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:15	My Denon isn't quite as high end as the model you are using. But I am using it with Polk in-wall speakers and I am always stunned at the quality of sound I am getting. This Denon receiver (the user manual is written by martians & I had difficulty in using it) is a well crafted piece of gear. If you want a rock solid unit that won't overheat, looks good and plays everything...not much better choice in the price range you are at. My 2 cents anyway.

08-26-2009, 07:02 PM	#12
Irrob Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:49 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:880 DVD collection:16 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:91	Picked up the Pioneer Elite VSX-23TXH. I'll be content with it for at least a couple years They did have an Elite SC-07 in the store, but it was a few hundred bucks over my budget. I'll post pics when I'm set up.

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