Advice on a new A/V Receiver

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Hi,

I am thinking of purchasing a new A/V Receiver in the next month or so, i need some help deciding what to get.

I have always been a Pioneer man so have chosen the following Pioneers VSX920 and 1020, also like the look of the following -

Denon AVR 2311 and Yamaha 767 and 1067.

Any opinions and advice appreciated.

 

[Anonymous]

I've just recently changed on Onkyo 608 for a Yamaha 767 (for £349 from Quantum Electronics). I also have a Denon 1910, and IMO the Yamaha is miles better than the Onkyo & Denon. I was tempted with the 2311 which, I think is more of a direct competitor for the 767 but it was another £120 more expensive than the Yamaha. Really pleased with the 767, real quality product compared with my Denon & previous Onkyo.

Never owned a Pioneer so couldn't comment on them but there's some good deals about for them at the moment.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the reply mate,

I have a Pioneer VSX1018 at the moment, i am happy with the machine itself but it only has 2 hdmi inputs and i need more, most of the newer models have 4 + also some have 2 hdmi outs (i think your Yamaha has them ) which would be handy for me as i have just got a projector so i could output to that and the tv without swapping cables. Hard decision as usual.

 

[Anonymous]

This will probably depend on which speakers you have, because system matching really helps.

The Denon 2311 is more on par with the Yamaha 1067 (which I have and is awesome) the 767 is on par with the 1911, the pioneer 920 is basically on the same level( the 1020 is a 920 with extra HDMIs and a few more features).

I used to have a 920 and the 1067 murders it, it's also a step up from the 767 with different casing and power design for improved sound.

I would suggest demoing the 2311 and 1067 and seeing which you prefer.

 

[bigboss]

markjaspi:This will probably depend on which speakers you have, because system matching really helps.

Exactly. The choice of the receiver depends on the speakers, & your personal taste. Which speakers have you got?

 

[Anonymous]

markjaspi:The Denon 2311 is more on par with the Yamaha 1067.

A review of the Denon 2311 (google it) suggests that its peers are the Yamaha 767, Onkyo 708 & Pioneer 1020.

 

[bigboss]

pejwright:

markjaspi:The Denon 2311 is more on par with the Yamaha 1067.

A review of the Denon 2311 (google it) suggests that its peers are the Yamaha 767, Onkyo 708 & Pioneer 1020.

Cost wise maybe, but features wise, Denon 2311 is on par with Yamaha 1067 and the 3311 with 2067.

 

[Anonymous]

I picked up the Pinoeer 920 for £320 brand new. Which I think was one of my best ever bargain purchases. It is a quality machine !

 

[Anonymous]

I have B&W M1`s across the front and Kef ceiling speakers for the rears to make it up to 7.1 i have a BK Gemini Mk 2 subwoofer.