good entry level hi-def receiver - Blu-ray Forum

zoon_ii · 04-16-2008, 12:08 AM

Could anybody recommend a good budget receiver to start with that will decode all the hi-def audio formats? obviously using the hdmi connections. I don't have a lot of money so something like 700 is out of the question. actually the lower the price the better, but obviously i don't want to buy a piece of junk, a good name brand that will last, but a model that isn't "top of the line"

thanks in adavnce for any advice or recommendations.

Marcusarilius · 04-16-2008, 12:09 AM

The Onkyo 605 or 705.

MPDIEHL · 04-16-2008, 12:13 AM

Take a look at the Yamaha 663

trialver2002 · 04-16-2008, 12:27 AM

Own this yamaha 663 for couple weeks. Excellent receiver for entry level

Marcusarilius · 04-16-2008, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by trialver2002

Own this yamaha 663 for couple weeks. Excellent receiver for entry level

Hopefully his entry level receiver will be good for more than 2 weeks.

DetroitSportsFan · 04-16-2008, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoon_ii

Could anybody recommend a good budget receiver to start with that will decode all the hi-def audio formats? obviously using the hdmi connections. I don't have a lot of money so something like 700 is out of the question. actually the lower the price the better, but obviously i don't want to buy a piece of junk, a good name brand that will last, but a model that isn't "top of the line"

thanks in adavnce for any advice or recommendations.

Give this one a look.

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR605...8306570&sr=1-2

dakota81 · 04-16-2008, 01:36 AM

http://www.amazon.com/ONKYO-TX-SR606...dp/B0015S8PGW/

I'm eying those 4 hdmi inputs.

hagar852 · 04-16-2008, 04:02 AM

The new sony dg820 should also be mentioned and maybe the dg720..

Both very good entry level and can accept lpcm from the ps3

zoon_ii · 04-17-2008, 05:15 AM

thanks for the recommendations, i'll be looking into that onkyo 605 or such.

good deal.

Sonny · 04-17-2008, 05:25 AM

That 605 will suit you nicely

Petra_Kalbrain · 04-17-2008, 05:39 AM

Onkyo is the way to go!

Beta Man · 04-17-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

Onkyo is the way to go!

I disagree, but everyone else disagrees with me...... but I suggest you audition a few.

obiwopkenobi62 · 04-17-2008, 12:34 PM

For anyone interested I just bought the Onkyo 605 for 299.96 at 6th avenue.com. Brand new. 0 shipping 0 sales tax. That's a fantastic deal.
Here is the link for anyone interested.
www.6ave.com
Can't wait to get this up and running.

04-16-2008, 12:08 AM	#1
zoon_ii Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:St. Louis, MO Home Theater Gallery:8	good entry level hi-def receiver Could anybody recommend a good budget receiver to start with that will decode all the hi-def audio formats? obviously using the hdmi connections. I don't have a lot of money so something like 700 is out of the question. actually the lower the price the better, but obviously i don't want to buy a piece of junk, a good name brand that will last, but a model that isn't "top of the line" thanks in adavnce for any advice or recommendations.

04-16-2008, 12:27 AM	#4
trialver2002 Junior Member Member since:Mar 2008	Yamaha 663 Own this yamaha 663 for couple weeks. Excellent receiver for entry level

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04-16-2008, 12:09 AM	#2
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	The Onkyo 605 or 705.

04-16-2008, 12:13 AM	#3
MPDIEHL Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Sarasota, FL USA	Take a look at the Yamaha 663

04-16-2008, 01:36 AM	#7
dakota81 Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007	http://www.amazon.com/ONKYO-TX-SR606...dp/B0015S8PGW/ I'm eying those 4 hdmi inputs.

04-16-2008, 04:02 AM	#8
hagar852 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:107	The new sony dg820 should also be mentioned and maybe the dg720.. Both very good entry level and can accept lpcm from the ps3

04-17-2008, 05:15 AM	#9
zoon_ii Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:St. Louis, MO Home Theater Gallery:8	thanks for the recommendations, i'll be looking into that onkyo 605 or such. good deal.

04-17-2008, 05:25 AM	#10
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	That 605 will suit you nicely

04-17-2008, 05:39 AM	#11
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	Onkyo is the way to go!

04-17-2008, 12:34 PM	#13
obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	For anyone interested I just bought the Onkyo 605 for 299.96 at 6th avenue.com. Brand new. 0 shipping 0 sales tax. That's a fantastic deal. Here is the link for anyone interested. www.6ave.com Can't wait to get this up and running.

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