Help on choosing new receiver

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hi,

i am looking to upgrade my sony receiver. looking at the reviews the onkyo tx-nr5009, the pioneer sc-lx85 and the denon 4311 all seem well regarded and capable. does anyone have any thoughts or comments on this? is there a standout?

any info welcome, am sure i'd be happy with any of these, but would love some feedback!

cheers

 

[bigboss]

Which speakers have you got?

 

[Son_of_SJ]

looking at the reviews the onkyo tx-nr5009, the pioneer sc-lx85 and the denon 4311 all seem well regarded and capable.

As does the Yamaha RX-A3010.

 

[Anonymous]

Hi big boss - I have bw685's, Htm62 centre and a 610xp sub.

 

[Andy Madden]

Hi there. Looking at the system you've got, we'd suggest looking at something along the lines of the Onkyo TX-NR3009. All the amps you mention are briliant machines but they really need a more expensive surround package to make the most of them (no offence). You'll still get all the fine onkyo traits of excellent detail dynamics and processing, but in a slightly more suitable package. Perhaps you could put the money you save toward a new BD player/cabling etc?

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks so much Andy - thought this may be the case! I am somewhat looking for an element of future proofing, as I am keen to upgrade speakers soon too. Given what you say, where might one look in the speaker space to justify these receivers would you suggest? Am a fan of b&w, though if, in their range it is something that begins with "8" I am almost certain it will end in "divorce" 😉

 

[Anonymous]

Hi--I'm new to this game...I've very similar equpt as you...HTM61,6x685s...which amp did you settle for,mind me asking?

 

[Anonymous]

I have B&W 685x6,HTM61...which amp did you choose?