receiver with PS3 for $250 or less - Blu-ray Forum

burkewm · 07-12-2008, 11:46 PM

I've done a lot of research on this for the last month, but just can't bring myself to pull the trigger yet... I want to be able to play lossless audio, but i don't have the budget right now to shell out 4 or 500 bucks for a receiver alone. I have noticed people talking about the yamaha 663 and the onkyo 605, but can't seem to find a good deal on those. I thought about the Sony DG520, but it only has HDMI pass-through. I'd like to be able to hear lossless audio coming from my PS3 on 5 channels for around $400, is it possible? Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

JasonR · 07-12-2008, 11:51 PM

New Sony STR-DG720, or a refurb Marantz 4001, or a refurb Onkyo 605.

http://www.accessories4less.com/make...-w/HDMI/1.html

http://www.ecost.com/Detail.aspx?edp=38607351

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDG720-.../dp/B0015HKR46

Speakers if you need them.

http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Cha...5906877&sr=1-4

prerich · 07-13-2008, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

New Sony STR-DG720, or a refurb Marantz 4001, or a refurb Onkyo 605.

http://www.accessories4less.com/make...-w/HDMI/1.html

http://www.ecost.com/Detail.aspx?edp=38607351

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDG720-.../dp/B0015HKR46

Speakers if you need them.

http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Cha...5906877&sr=1-4

Same recommendations

dukenukem · 07-13-2008, 12:31 AM

Go for the marantz sr4001,it's wonderfulsince i have it.Go for that or the onkyo605 which ever wanna yopuwant for the best price isto you,you won't regret it.

crackinhedz · 07-13-2008, 12:50 AM

1. Marantz 4001
2. Onkyo 605
3. Sony 720

in that order.

GORT · 07-13-2008, 01:02 AM

Best Buy Has the Sony 720 For 269.99

Beta Man · 07-13-2008, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

1. Marantz 4001
2. Onkyo 605
3. Sony 720

in that order.

busy all day, catching up..... but

Yep.... I'm with Crackin' on this one!

I have a couple of Marantz's

love them

09camaro · 07-13-2008, 03:09 AM

I think I've decided to either go with the refurbed 5001 or a new 4001. Both
can be had at acessories4less for $299. I was looking at the Yamaha 663, I
think I can enjoy the Marantz and pocket the difference.

theprophecy247 · 07-13-2008, 05:03 PM

so would all these play loseless sound or 1080p sound?, basically cant i get the most out of my blu with theses receivers?

JasonR · 07-13-2008, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theprophecy247

so would all these play loseless sound or 1080p sound?, basically cant i get the most out of my blu with theses receivers?

Yes, with your PS3 you will be able to play all the HD tracks.

RickL · 07-13-2008, 05:21 PM

Just picked up the Sony 720 last night and I was astonished at how much difference it made. I played 300 and it was just amazing. It does the DTSMA, True dolby and everything else. The sound is so much more crisper then before. Good upgrade for cheap if your BD player sends it out LPCM.

LawrenceJanis · 07-13-2008, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

1. Marantz 4001
2. Onkyo 605
3. Sony 720

in that order.

I could be wrong, but isnt the Marantz 4001 HDMI v1.1? If you do want a Marantz, go for the Marantz 4002 because it has HDMI v1.3.

JasonR · 07-13-2008, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LawrenceJanis

I could be wrong, but isnt the Marantz 4001 HDMI v1.1? If you do want a Marantz, go for the Marantz 4002 because it has HDMI v1.3.

You only need v1.1 for PCM. Since his PS3 is doing the decoding, the 4001 will be just fine.

burkewm · 07-14-2008, 02:32 AM

Thanks for all the inputs everyone. I am thinking about going with the Sony 720. I was also looking at a Sony 520 (only have 5.1 speakers right now). Is there any difference between the two other than the extra 2 channels? Can the 520 play lossless audio? It's up for $149 at amazon right now, and if the only difference is the 2 extra channels, i'm aiming for that... otherwise the 720 looks good at best buy for $269.

JasonR · 07-14-2008, 02:35 AM

The 520 will not accept PCM, you want the 720.

prerich · 07-14-2008, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burkewm

, i'm aiming for that... otherwise the 720 looks good at best buy for $269.

OP, just a question - the Marantz is only 249.00 no tax (unless you live in Florida) and free shipping - like Maverick's substitute RIO said in Top Gun "Hey it doesn't get any better than that"! Why the Sony 720 over the Marantz 4001 (unless you're just looking at HDMI 1.3 over HDIM 1.1).

prerich · 07-14-2008, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theprophecy247

so would all these play loseless sound or 1080p sound?, basically cant i get the most out of my blu with theses receivers?

Yes you can, but just to note - in the future - there's no such thing as 1080p sound - 1080p is a video spec.

burkewm · 07-14-2008, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prerich

OP, just a question - the Marantz is only 249.00 no tax (unless you live in Florida) and free shipping - like Maverick's substitute RIO said in Top Gun "Hey it doesn't get any better than that"! Why the Sony 720 over the Marantz 4001 (unless you're just looking at HDMI 1.3 over HDIM 1.1).

i'd rather stick with something brand new. i try to stay away from refurbished.

Beta Man · 07-14-2008, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burkewm

i'd rather stick with something brand new. i try to stay away from refurbished.

I usually feel the same way.... Purchased everything New, but got the sr5001 to add to my bedroom, and got it refurbed (from them) and the manual/remote, etc. was still sealed in the original plastic...... Looks like my 7001 that I bought new.

You get a warranty, but again, I understand the hesitation to go with a refurb.

burkewm · 07-14-2008, 10:12 PM

I just feel like if i'm going to shell out $250 for a receiver alone, i want it to be new. And i have heard good things about the 720, so i think i will be going for that... unless i hear any horror stories about it or anything like that. I have not completely written off the 4001 yet, but i will most likely get the 720 brand new from BB if it's only $270.

07-12-2008, 11:46 PM	#1
burkewm Member Member since:Feb 2008	receiver with PS3 for $250 or less I've done a lot of research on this for the last month, but just can't bring myself to pull the trigger yet... I want to be able to play lossless audio, but i don't have the budget right now to shell out 4 or 500 bucks for a receiver alone. I have noticed people talking about the yamaha 663 and the onkyo 605, but can't seem to find a good deal on those. I thought about the Sony DG520, but it only has HDMI pass-through. I'd like to be able to hear lossless audio coming from my PS3 on 5 channels for around $400, is it possible? Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

07-12-2008, 11:51 PM	#2
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	New Sony STR-DG720, or a refurb Marantz 4001, or a refurb Onkyo 605. http://www.accessories4less.com/make...-w/HDMI/1.html http://www.ecost.com/Detail.aspx?edp=38607351 http://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDG720-.../dp/B0015HKR46 Speakers if you need them. http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Cha...5906877&sr=1-4 Last edited by JasonR; 07-12-2008 at 11:57 PM.

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07-13-2008, 12:31 AM	#4
dukenukem Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:31	Go for the marantz sr4001,it's wonderfulsince i have it.Go for that or the onkyo605 which ever wanna yopuwant for the best price isto you,you won't regret it.

07-13-2008, 12:50 AM	#5
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	1. Marantz 4001 2. Onkyo 605 3. Sony 720 in that order.

07-13-2008, 01:02 AM	#6
GORT Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Reducing Your Planet To A Burned Out Cinder Blu-ray collection:295	Best Buy Has the Sony 720 For 269.99

07-13-2008, 03:09 AM	#8
09camaro Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Oneonta, Alabama Trading Score:1	I think I've decided to either go with the refurbed 5001 or a new 4001. Both can be had at acessories4less for $299. I was looking at the Yamaha 663, I think I can enjoy the Marantz and pocket the difference.

07-13-2008, 05:03 PM	#9
theprophecy247 Special Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Shadow Moses Islands Blu-ray collection:42 Blu-ray reviews:5	so would all these play loseless sound or 1080p sound?, basically cant i get the most out of my blu with theses receivers?

07-13-2008, 05:21 PM	#11
RickL Junior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Mesa,AZ	Just picked up the Sony 720 last night and I was astonished at how much difference it made. I played 300 and it was just amazing. It does the DTSMA, True dolby and everything else. The sound is so much more crisper then before. Good upgrade for cheap if your BD player sends it out LPCM.

07-14-2008, 02:32 AM	#14
burkewm Member Member since:Feb 2008	Thanks for all the inputs everyone. I am thinking about going with the Sony 720. I was also looking at a Sony 520 (only have 5.1 speakers right now). Is there any difference between the two other than the extra 2 channels? Can the 520 play lossless audio? It's up for $149 at amazon right now, and if the only difference is the 2 extra channels, i'm aiming for that... otherwise the 720 looks good at best buy for $269.

07-14-2008, 02:35 AM	#15
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	The 520 will not accept PCM, you want the 720.

07-14-2008, 10:12 PM	#20
burkewm Member Member since:Feb 2008	I just feel like if i'm going to shell out $250 for a receiver alone, i want it to be new. And i have heard good things about the 720, so i think i will be going for that... unless i hear any horror stories about it or anything like that. I have not completely written off the 4001 yet, but i will most likely get the 720 brand new from BB if it's only $270.

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