Re: A/V Receiver suggestions for Epic Grandmaster 500
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Can you tell me where you bought the receiver. I'm very worried to buy one online from a non-authorized dealer
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Re: A/V Receiver suggestions for Epic Grandmaster 500
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I've read nothing but excellent reviews for the 500. Even though it's $500 more expenxive than the SVS or rocket, I figured I'll give it a try. If it doesn't blow me away, I'll send it back and get either the SVS or rocket.
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Re: A/V Receiver suggestions for Epic Grandmaster 500
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My guess is once you try the 500 you won't be sending it back. It is one awesome sub.
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
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Re: A/V Receiver suggestions for Epic Grandmaster 500
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I agree with HomeDad! The 500 rocks the house and the music.
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Re: A/V Receiver suggestions for Epic Grandmaster 500
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In reply to:
I figured I'll give it a try. If it doesn't blow me away, I'll send it back and get either the SVS or rocket
Good Plan!
Jack
"People generally quarrel because they cannot argue." - G. K. Chesterton
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Re: A/V Receiver suggestions for Epic Grandmaster 500
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at first i was glad to hear that someone else was looking at the soon to be released denon 2807, but i would like to know from anyone about this issue that roliva talks about.( " i'm looking at the denon's primarily for hdmi upconverting, but have read that it doesn't always work and there are verification issues".) is this true? is it only denon? is it time for me to look more closley to the rx-v2600,or others?
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Re: A/V Receiver suggestions for Epic Grandmaster 500
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I personally think that's some great logic Mike, that has been my plan all along. I spent some $$$ on a nice 5 channel amp to start with and picked up a dirt-cheap floor model Yamaha receiver. I'm actually looking at upgrading sometime here in the near future (camera purchase got in the way) but Yammie (757) & Pioneer (1015) and the Denon 2106 are the front runners. Lots of features and decently priced. I do suspect that any of those receivers would actually drive my system sufficiently without the external amp.
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Imho, rather than buying a receiver that upconverts, get a DVD player that does it and connect it directly to you TV. There are many reasonably priced DVD players that upconvert with Hdmi.
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
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Re: A/V Receiver suggestions for Epic Grandmaster 500
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I'll second the Pioneer 1015. I love mine, fantastic processing, three component inputs and sends all video thru component out. I too am planning on adding amps for the mains and centre but in the meantime the 1015 does just fine on its own.
Strangely enough I am picking up an LG LDA-531 upconverting player today that you can supposedly get to upconvert thru component outs with some adjustments. Should be fun to try out.
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Re: A/V Receiver suggestions for Epic Grandmaster 500
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LOL!!! You and I think alike!!!
I'm still trying to research whether I want a 2 or 3 channel amp. I'm sort of leaning toward just a 2 channel.
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