Which Receiver do you suggest?
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I am looking into the purchse of a new Receiver to warm up the sound of my M22ti's and later will upgrade to M60's. I am looking seriously at two older model's to foot the bill. One is the Marantz SR19EX the other is the Denon AVR-4800. Any recomendations from you other Axiom Owners on these two?
Axiom M22ti's Front
Axiom VP-150 Center
Axiom QS8's Suround
VMPS Subwoofer
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Oak,
I'd love to help you out, but I 'm not quite sure what you are trying to accomplish. Can you provide more info?
Why an older unit? Is price the main consideration? What's your budget? What else is in your decision mix?
A little more info is going to get you WAY to much advice here!
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Oak, receivers don't come in varying degrees of "warmth"(except the sort that you'd measure with your hand rather than your ears). If you're dissatisfied with the sound that you're getting the things to look at are the recordings that you're using, the speakers and your listening room. A different receiver won't help.
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Well its many things. Budget is one yes. Also for my house now, I really do not have the room for a 6.1 or 7.1 system. So in the world of 5.1 there are many more options. Both the two I have mentioned above are 5.1 Receivers that have the abilities to add an amp for up to a 7.1 system if I wanted in the future. Above that, the two amps I mentioned are THX Ultra certified, and very highly rated. Either of these give me everything I need for now, and have the ability to work later if needed.
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John, I am sorry but have to strongly disagree. I have tested units before, and every company has its own sound. Most say in the case of Yamaha, Denon and Marantz, in same sequence you can say Bright, Neutral, and Warm. I have a Yamaha now and find it too bright with my M22's. I was just looking for recomendations with the Neutral sound of Denon or the Warm sound of Marantz, and how owners like them with their Axiom speakers.
I know you may think I am crazy, but I have found, some people hear sound different then others. My father and I for instance hear completely different. He does not hear a difference from one piece of audio equipment to the next. However I always can. Even now he has the exact same set-up I have and his Pioneer sounded much different then my Yamaha which he used untill I moved out. He claims it sounds the same, but I kid him all the time and tell him he is crazy!
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Given what you are describing, I think the Denon 2105 or 2805 would be about right for you.
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Not to be mean or anything, but why would I go for a new reciever, if all I need is a 5.1 system right now? To me it would seem the AVR-4800 or SR19EX would kill a 2805 in a 5.1 comparison. What I was looking for was opinions on the first mentioned amps the SR19EX and AVR-4800.
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Then you must pardon my intrusion. I certainly apologize. Good luck with your quest.
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ditto what JohnK says....
Denon 2805
Axiom M60's VP150 EP350 4-Qs8's
Sanyo Z2 Projector
Toshiba P.S. DVD
Samsung OTA HD receiver
ps: my Denon/Axiom combination is definately NOT Bright, as most on AVS forum would mislead you to believe. I call it efficient, detailed, and accurate.
M80s VP180 4xM22ow 4xM3ic EP600 2xEP350 AnthemAVM60 Outlaw7700 EmoA500 Epson5040UB FluanceRT85
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Hello Oak
The Panasonic digitally amplified slim design receivers are giant killers. the XR-50 (silver) can be had from Amazon.com for $267. The XR-25 can be picked up on ebay for a song. These are seriously good, audiophile quality receivers. You could google "Panasonic XR" and see what the community is saying about these receivers. There are some audiophiles who are using this receiver as a 2 channel receiver/amp for stereo only. They sound really good, and the price is a steal.
Enjoy the Music. Trust your ears. Laugh at Folks Who Claim to Know it All.
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