Best/Cheapest entry level receiver? - Blu-ray Forum

SellmeyourDVD · 12-31-2009, 10:00 PM

Last night while at my friends house, his 10 year old receiver died. He wants a entry level receiver that will handle HD audio. He uses a PS3 to watch his blus so he'll be using that to decode the audio. He really like my Onkyo, but I can't find the same model for sale anywhere. Your help is appreciated.

HiDefRev · 12-31-2009, 10:10 PM

I agree. Onkyo usually packs the most bang for the buck. Accessories4Less is a great place to find Onkyo gear and I HIGHLY recommend them. This link goes directly to the new 607 model, but they have most of the other receivers (including the 606 ) in stock as well: http://www.accessories4less.com/make...eceiver/1.html

SellmeyourDVD · 12-31-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HiDefRev

I agree. Onkyo usually packs the most bang for the buck. Accessories4Less is a great place to find Onkyo gear and I HIGHLY recommend them. This link goes directly to the new 607 model, but they have most of the other receivers (including the 606 ) in stock as well: http://www.accessories4less.com/make...eceiver/1.html

I TOTALLY forgot about accessories for less!!!! Thanks!!!

Steve · 12-31-2009, 11:09 PM

What kind of budget does he have? The entry level Onkyos are nice, but they don't have pre-outs. If he can swing it I like the Marantz SR5003 from accessories4less.

PCFan · 01-01-2010, 12:51 AM

Best Buy has an Insignia NS-R5101HD receiver on sale for $179.99! It has the HD audio decoders, 3 HDMI inputs, and it's an entry level receiver.

callas01 · 01-01-2010, 01:42 AM

The Sony DH700 will be inexpensive, 7.1 channels and accept LPCM from his PS3

canative454 · 01-01-2010, 05:40 PM

I would definitely look at Harman-Kardon...their ebay store you can get a really good quality AV Receiver for very little money. They are refurb but I haven't had any problems with them. Take a look at the AV254 or AV354.

jerwin · 01-01-2010, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by canative454

I would definitely look at Harman-Kardon...their ebay store you can get a really good quality AV Receiver for very little money. They are refurb but I haven't had any problems with them. Take a look at the AV254 or AV354.

Mostly AVR247s right now.

The 247 is 720p, PCM 7.1, and has two hdmi ins, one out.

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Key features of new receivers:
254 and 354 1080P scaling with Torino faradouja chip
Brand new HD GUI and menu system
3 HDMI in, 1 out using 1.3a protocol
254 and 354 Dolby True and DTS HD Master capable
354 has BridgeII Ipod interface included in box (compatible with new Iphone and Ipods)

12-31-2009, 10:00 PM	#1
SellmeyourDVD Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:125 Trading Score:11	Best/Cheapest entry level receiver? Last night while at my friends house, his 10 year old receiver died. He wants a entry level receiver that will handle HD audio. He uses a PS3 to watch his blus so he'll be using that to decode the audio. He really like my Onkyo, but I can't find the same model for sale anywhere. Your help is appreciated.

12-31-2009, 10:10 PM	#2
HiDefRev Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:State of Relativity Blu-ray collection:35	Onkyo I agree. Onkyo usually packs the most bang for the buck. Accessories4Less is a great place to find Onkyo gear and I HIGHLY recommend them. This link goes directly to the new 607 model, but they have most of the other receivers (including the 606 ) in stock as well: http://www.accessories4less.com/make...eceiver/1.html Last edited by HiDefRev; 12-31-2009 at 10:13 PM.

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Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	What kind of budget does he have? The entry level Onkyos are nice, but they don't have pre-outs. If he can swing it I like the Marantz SR5003 from accessories4less.

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PCFan Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Trading Score:202	Best Buy has an Insignia NS-R5101HD receiver on sale for $179.99! It has the HD audio decoders, 3 HDMI inputs, and it's an entry level receiver.

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callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	The Sony DH700 will be inexpensive, 7.1 channels and accept LPCM from his PS3

01-01-2010, 05:40 PM	#7
canative454 Active Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Hanford, CA Blu-ray collection:247	I would definitely look at Harman-Kardon...their ebay store you can get a really good quality AV Receiver for very little money. They are refurb but I haven't had any problems with them. Take a look at the AV254 or AV354.

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