A friend of mine is looking to upgrade his system, he's purchased a bunch of new Energy C-series speakers and is diving in to 7.1. Unfortunately the budget won't allow for a full seperates system like the new Rotel 1068 and a 1075 and 1080 amp set up. At least not all at once and not now. So this is what I've recommended:
The least expensive 7.1 capable receiver he can get. (His main criteria are DPLIIx and/or Logic 7.) Then a Rotel RMB-1075 amp to power the 5-main channels, utilizing the receivers power to run the rears. Then as he gets the money over time he can upgrade to the 1080 and likley a 1068. As such the power capabilities of the receiver aren't important as it will only be used as a processor other than for the rears. I've recommended he look at Yamaha, Denon, HK and Pioneer as well as Marantz (which he currently owns and likes).
So my questions are this:
What models would you reccomend based on the above criteria. (Keep in mind we'll require 7.1 analog outs for the external amps now and down the line.
Is there anything different you would do or can recommend?
Thanks
Jason
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The least expensive 7.1 capable receiver he can get. (His main criteria are DPLIIx and/or Logic 7.) Then a Rotel RMB-1075 amp to power the 5-main channels, utilizing the receivers power to run the rears. Then as he gets the money over time he can upgrade to the 1080 and likley a 1068. As such the power capabilities of the receiver aren't important as it will only be used as a processor other than for the rears. I've recommended he look at Yamaha, Denon, HK and Pioneer as well as Marantz (which he currently owns and likes).
So my questions are this:
What models would you reccomend based on the above criteria. (Keep in mind we'll require 7.1 analog outs for the external amps now and down the line.
Is there anything different you would do or can recommend?
Thanks
Jason
Need a new display? Questions about new display technologies? Visit RPTVs, plasmas, and other monitors @ HTguide
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