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i'm FINALLY getting a big screen tv!! i have questions....

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CCM:
I have this one, it's a great receiver for the price!!

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=530504

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-SA-XR55S-Theater-Receiver-Silver/dp/B0009E1YPW

ChadTower:

I think that's the one I was just asking boykster about.

boykster:
Yep, that's the one I have, but I don't think it does HDMI switching or upconversion of composite/svid to component.  I may be wrong however, as i only use the AVR as a digital processor/amp section, I don't even switch audio with it.  I have outboard video and audio switching gear that handles all of that.

Sonically, that is a KICKASS receiver...the rest of the features?  dunno..don't use em  ;)

One place I ALWAYS look, but almost never buy, is Crutchfield's website.  They have TONS of info on the models they sell, and can be a great resource for making your decision.  their prices tend to be high, so I then go buy stuff elsewhere  ;D

boykster:

--- Quote from: hulkster on August 02, 2007, 04:33:56 pm ---this receiver looks nice http://reviews.cnet.com/av-receivers/onkyo-tx-sr605-av/4505-6466_7-32430579.html?ar=o&tag=pdtl-list

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That covers the features I mentioned...HDMI switching, outputting analog sources (although it cross-converts 1080i to 720p - that's easy just set your xbox360 to 720p, I find 720p looks better anyway, esp for video games and sports) via HDMI, etc.  2 HDMi inputs, 3 component inputs, 5 svideo, coax, etc....looks decent.


--- Quote from: ChadTower on August 02, 2007, 04:37:01 pm ---Better:

http://www.harmanaudio.com/search_browse/default.asp?sp=S&cat=REC&market=HOM

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while I agree the HK is probably a "better" receiver from an audio standpoint, the Onkyo is going to be more of a jack of all trades, handling the video side as well as the audio.  HDMI switching and cross converting is a great selling point when considering integrating "legacy" analog video with a new digital display.

shmokes:
Check out Yamaha receivers.  They have a long history of excellent sounding receivers with far more features than any receiver in that price range has any business having.  My receiver is only about a year old or so, and is awesome, so I haven't shopped around in a while so I can't be much help with specifics, other than to say, avoid Harmon Kardon.  HK is a company that makes receivers for audio/videophiles with loads of money.  You will get a receiver with more capabilities, more inputs, etc., for a lot less scratch with another company.  HK makes great stuff, but it's not for a regular joe on a budget who isn't going to appreciate the difference in sound quality that they bring to the table anyway.

BTW, you know that Tivo just came out with a new $300 version of the series 3 that does HD, right?  It's just brand new -- as in just barely hit the shelves or maybe isn't even there yet, but is about to be.  I suspect that you cannot transfer your lifetime subscription thing over, though.  Shame.  It does cablecard, though, which is cool as it means that you just get a cablecard from Comcast and the Tivo box becomes your cable box.  No more IR blaster or any of that.  No more cable box, in fact.  And, while it ain't it's older brother, it's also not $600.

FWIW, my receiver, the Pioneer VSX-1015TX is brilliant, and THX certified, so it's clearly going to sound great.  It upconverts all lesser signals to component, so I only have to have the one cable going to my TV.  It doesn't do HDMI switching, though.  No HDMI inputs.  Since I bought mine, though, they came out with the 1016TX and it does HDMI switching.  It won't upconvert other things to HDMI, so you'd probably want to run component cables to your TV, too, but it will switch, and it can be had for under $400 shipped.  Great price for a THX certified receiver with all the features it has.  I can't vouch for the quality of the 1016, but if the 1015 is any indication it is a fantastic receiver for the price.  One sad thing is that they ditched the beautiful, classy look of the 1015 and went for buttons all over the place on the 1016.  Here are some links:

1015TX

1016TX

By the way, you sound like a dork when you refer to things as being gay when they aren't good.

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