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HT Receiver: Suggestions?
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| Topic: | HT Receiver: Suggestions? This thread has 17 replies. Displaying posts 1 through 15. |
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| Post 1 made on Thursday January 17, 2002 at 10:17 |
Kenny West Founding Member |
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Well I have finally given up on a reasonable solution for componenet video switching via a separate device as the ones I have found that are automated are too expensive when considering for not much more I can get a new HT receiver that will do the component switching for me. So... Need some suggestions based on the following desires:
Need at least 2 component video inputs/1 out
Doby Digital
Dolby Digital ES
DTS
DTS EX
Thx (though not required)
Would prefer a receiver that:
1. Does not require a separate amp in order to power all the speakers for DD ES or DTS Ex
2. Under $800
3. Has good access to discreet IR for my Pronto Pro
Any of you HT receiver experts got any suggestions?
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| Post 2 made on Thursday January 17, 2002 at 12:51 |
ascesana Founding Member |
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Since you have the ProntoPro why dont you just use macro's to handle the switching and cable your video direct from the output device to your TV. You spend more on cables and will not introduce any additional signal degredation.
Even if I did a new HT Receiver with component switching I would still use the above method. I dont see the gains.
Maybe Im missing something...?
Adrian
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| OP | Post 3 made on Thursday January 17, 2002 at 12:57 |
Kenny West Founding Member |
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Cannot do what you describe as my HDTV only has two inputs... 1 for the DTC100 the other for Kenwood 5050 DVD/CD changer.. Thus have to use a cheap Radio Shack manual switch when want to use the XBox! Looking at the switches for component the only one I found that I really like is the Key Digital Systems KD-SW2x1 but at $300 it is really not that much more $$ to just get a new HT receiver that can do the switching for me and get DTS-ex and DD-Es in the process.. Receiver now is Sony DA-333ES....
Already have all the cables I need too in other words...
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| Post 4 made on Thursday January 17, 2002 at 13:36 |
ascesana Founding Member |
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Ahh, so I was missing something...sounds like the receiver will be your best bet...
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| Post 5 made on Thursday January 17, 2002 at 14:32 |
oldgearhead Founding Member |
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Well there are a few Yamaha models between 500-800 USD
with excellect video switchers. If Dolby Pro Logic 2
is not important to you, look at the HTR-5280 if DPL2
is important check out the Onkyo DS--- line.
Right now bargains can be found on the older (no DPL2)
new receivers.
Please remember composite to S-video conversion can
only be found on the over $1000.00 receivers. The lower
priced units will:
1) Only switch composite inputs to composite outputs.
2) Only switch component inputs to component outputs.
3) Only switch S-video inputs to S-video outputs.
JRS
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| OP | Post 6 made on Thursday January 17, 2002 at 14:46 |
Kenny West Founding Member |
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But the HTR-5280 does not do Component Video, i.e. in then out. I do not need conversion of anything to component.. Just at least 2 componenet in and 1 componenet out... I will look at the others you suggest. Thanks!
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| Post 7 made on Thursday January 17, 2002 at 15:38 |
oldgearhead Founding Member |
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My HTR-5280 has 2 component inputs switching to 1
component output. However, I prefer S-video so I
can use the receiver to switch everything. (At 4 feet
from my Sony WEGA I could not see any difference between
a switched S-video signal and a direct component signal
from my DVD player.
Viva,
Avia
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| OP | Post 8 made on Thursday January 17, 2002 at 19:19 |
Kenny West Founding Member |
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Thanks Avia! Where did you get yours and how much?
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| Post 9 made on Thursday January 17, 2002 at 19:51 |
aj the av tech Founding Member |
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you should look at the JVC RX-DP9V its a great sounding receiver and its cheap..it also has what you need (other than the great brand name.
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| Post 10 made on Friday January 18, 2002 at 16:19 |
oldgearhead Founding Member |
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Avia DVD? I got it here: [Link: vstore.com]Viva, JRS
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| Post 11 made on Saturday January 19, 2002 at 21:56 |
Brent Southam Founding Member |
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The Denon 2802 has 2 component vid. and 90 watts by 6. MSRP $799. The down side is that it only has 1 rear center channel powered not 2 (If you even care.??) nice piece! (includes second zone pre-outs and) If you want 7.1 you need to spend a bit more and go for the 3802...MSRP $1199. (where I work we sell them for $999.
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| Post 12 made on Sunday January 20, 2002 at 18:40 |
sport Founding Member |
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Everybody sells the Denon AVR-3802 for $999. That was a Denon price reduction.
Kenny. First, in order to give you a good answer, lets figure out what you are really looking for.
DTS-ES, (Discrete and matrix)
THX Surround EX
and Dolby Digital matrix 6.1 are the major movie flavors.
There are 2 different THX certifications. Ultra (more stringent) and Select (less stringent).
There are a couple machines in the $1000 price range that are THX Select certified. THX Ultra certified machines are quite a bit more.
Anyway, check out the $899 Yamaha RX-V1200. It has all the DTS Flavors, DD Matrix 6.1, DPL2 and two sets of component in/ 1 out. Im getting this maching this week. It is replacing a Sony DA30ES that just wouldnt stop blowing up.
Also, check out the Denon AVR-3802 and 2802. The 3802 is $999 and has seven channels of amplification at 110 watts each.
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| Post 13 made on Monday January 21, 2002 at 02:42 |
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The 2802 will make you very happy for a long long time.. I don't know why people are trying to upsell you. It's an excelent piece.
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| OP | Post 14 made on Monday January 21, 2002 at 08:35 |
Kenny West Founding Member |
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One issue with the 2802 model is the component video :
component video switching: 2 in, 1 out (27MHz bandwidth)
Need at least 35MHz bandwidth...
Sadly this is also the case with the 3802...
Sport: DO you knwo the bandwidth on the Yamaha for component video? Please let me know your opinion on it after you install too, especially trainability of the Pronto for it!
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| Post 15 made on Monday January 21, 2002 at 12:43 |
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Yes, Kenny, was an issue you for me too. The yamaha's bandwidth is 60mhz. you can verify this on the yamaha website.
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