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I've had good luck, and know others with same, with "budget" receivers from Denon and Yamaha. That's my experience, so I voted other.
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Chess, for that money go with the HK. It has an 80Hz crossover to the sub, the nice Logic 7, and the auto calibration(not equalization, of course, but still a convenience).
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Any thoughts on that Yamaha 5640 vs the H/K?
Both are priced about the same, each with slightly different pluses and minuses.
I've just never really looked at the less expensive units before. I was rather astonished at how many are produced below the $600 level. I guess it does make sense though. Less ppl are likely to buy a more expensive unit, especially anything beyond $1500-$2000.
Only those who are real serious or have useless money to burn look towards such categories and i would think they are in the minority. My wife even thought i was a little crazy at first but of course is extraordinarily happy with the results.
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Chess, the three items that I mentioned. Some folks like the numerous DSP fields that the Yamaha offers.
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Apparently, after having received some info on receivers from me this morning, this guy now mentions he was looking at Polk speakers. I told him he should really check out the Axiom offerings since he's looking at budgeting tight and he damn near cr_pped himself.
He was shocked at the great prices Axiom has and is considering a FO purchase of M40s, QS8s or 4s and a centre.
Gotta love that FO.
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Ken, those of us who were paying attention and making deductions did in fact see your picture. Don't be discouraged, I'd judge that BigWill only has about 120 lbs on you.
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Yeah, if I had any brains whatsoever, I would remember that. And BTW, that 120 additional lbs makes him a little under double my weight.
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Yeah, even though the person depicted never did confess.
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Ah, yes I did! Your investigative and deductive skills have failed you this time, Poirot!
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