 Which receiver for my Epic 50 system?
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Howdy all,
I'm new here and also new to audio so bear with me! I currently have an Onkyo SR 502 receiever, I have just ordered an Epic 50 speaker system which will be here Tuesday. I'm thinking the old Onkyo isn't going to be the best for the 50's, a buddy of mine has a Yamaha 2500(?) and says it's great. Any suggestions?
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I would say that your buddy is a smart guy, although, I haven't heard the 2500. I did have an older Yamaha paired with the 50s and I couldn't find fault with the combo. I bet the HTR-5790 would be a fine alternative and it costs less, to boot.
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I just traded up from an older 2092 to the 2500, and it is amazing.
But I will admit to not having any experience with Onkyo, other than the good reviews they get here and elsewhere, so I can not directly compare.
But I do know that this new 2500 makes my Axioms even more impressive than I thought they were with the 2092.
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Someone always has to disagree, right ? I'm not disagreeing with the 2500 (owners here really like them) but I wouldn't feel you have to rush into getting a new receiver. I don't have any experience with the 502 but it does seem like a pretty decent receiver.
Again, not saying you shouldn't upgrade, just don't feel you need a new receiver before the Axioms arrive 
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I think the 502 will handle the Axioms just fine. If you WANT to get the 2500, by all means do so. Just don't do so because you fear the Onkyo won't do the job. "Because I want it," and "because I like It," are two perfectly valid reasons for purchasing anything. 
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How about "Because Ray says I need it?"
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In reply to:
How about "Because Ray says I need it?"
Oh THAT's the best reason of all. LOL! 
Jack
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You guys are killin' me!
Actually, the Yammie 2500, Onkyo 600x/700x, Denon 2105/2805/3805, Hk 230 and up - any of them work fine. Just pick th efeastures and the pric eyou like. ecost has Denon refurb and HX has an online Factory Outlet (deiscunted).
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I don't know if I would include the 230 in that list to the exclusion of the 502. They seem fairly equivalent to me, other than the 6.1/7.1 thing.
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