Hey guys, it's been a while since I posted. I hope this place is still the 'friendly HT hangout' it used to be 
I'm finally ready to retire my Yami RX-V795 to garage duty and replace it with something more current. I've been reading a lot, trying to get a handle on all the new technologies that have come out the past few years. I really need some help in deciding what brand/model to go with.
My current equipment consists of the Yami RX-V795 receiver, a Sony Wega 36" XBR250 (non-HD) TV, a Toshiba SD-K860 DVD player, a TiVo Series II, and a non-HD Dish Network receiver.
For speakers, I have a pair of BIC America Venturi DV52Bs + a DV53CLR for the front stage, Sound Dynamics RTS-RS1s for the rears, and a home built Shiva Sonotube sub powered by an Adcom GFA-545.
It's been a while since I put this system together, and would like to start the progress of upgrading it. Eventually, I will replace the TV, TiVo, & Sat Receiver with HD models, but need to replace the receiver 1st, due to a bad buzz coming from the center channel.
I would like to get a receiver which will allow one video signal cable to go to my current TV (via component), and switch to a single HDMI when I upgrade the TV. I guess this means I want one which will do upconversion, right? I'd like to get a receiver which offers the best quality amps in my price range, which is ~$500. Bells & whistles are not very important (ie: DSP effects) to me, so if I can get a better quality unit by sacrificing them, I'd gladly do it.
The front runner in my decision right now is the Yamaha 5990, for a couple of reasons.
Are there any other receivers in this price range which provide the same functions as listed above? Maybe an Onkyo, HK or Denon unit?
I appreciate any recommendations!
Thanks,
Thomas.
I'm finally ready to retire my Yami RX-V795 to garage duty and replace it with something more current. I've been reading a lot, trying to get a handle on all the new technologies that have come out the past few years. I really need some help in deciding what brand/model to go with.
My current equipment consists of the Yami RX-V795 receiver, a Sony Wega 36" XBR250 (non-HD) TV, a Toshiba SD-K860 DVD player, a TiVo Series II, and a non-HD Dish Network receiver.
For speakers, I have a pair of BIC America Venturi DV52Bs + a DV53CLR for the front stage, Sound Dynamics RTS-RS1s for the rears, and a home built Shiva Sonotube sub powered by an Adcom GFA-545.
It's been a while since I put this system together, and would like to start the progress of upgrading it. Eventually, I will replace the TV, TiVo, & Sat Receiver with HD models, but need to replace the receiver 1st, due to a bad buzz coming from the center channel.
I would like to get a receiver which will allow one video signal cable to go to my current TV (via component), and switch to a single HDMI when I upgrade the TV. I guess this means I want one which will do upconversion, right? I'd like to get a receiver which offers the best quality amps in my price range, which is ~$500. Bells & whistles are not very important (ie: DSP effects) to me, so if I can get a better quality unit by sacrificing them, I'd gladly do it.
The front runner in my decision right now is the Yamaha 5990, for a couple of reasons.
- Strong amplifier section: 100+wpc
- It has pre-outs for zone 2 & 3 (I'd like to use my old RX-V795 in the garage and have a feed coming from the new receiver)
- It does upconversion to HDMI & component
- The HDMI signal includes the video and audio signal
Are there any other receivers in this price range which provide the same functions as listed above? Maybe an Onkyo, HK or Denon unit?
I appreciate any recommendations!
Thanks,
Thomas.
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