Is the best 11.2 receiver on a budget?

[Son_of_SJ]

FunkyMonkey, you make four entirely valid points, Sir! *blum3*

 

[FunkyMonkey]

So it is crunch time. My refund is ready to be processed for my returned 6300 due to widespread buzzing issue. So now I need to decide whether to downgrade to a 4300 (which is 9.2 version but made 11.2 with an external stereo amp that I do have).

Or is there an alternative 9.2 model that has 11.2 processing as Denon have lost my confidence.Caveat - all HDMI ports need to be future proofed like on the Denon.

Thanks.

 

[bigboss]

Look at Marantz and Yamaha alternatives.

 

[FunkyMonkey]

So after 30 months of being adamant that i want 11 channel receiver i settle for 9.

External amp here i come.

 

[bigboss]

I'll stick to my 9 channel amp + stereo amp for now, until there are more 11 channel amps which are reliable and affordable. Thanks for the feedback!

 

[FunkyMonkey]

I'll stick to my 9 channel amp + stereo amp for now, until there are more 11 channel amps which are reliable and affordable. Thanks for the feedback!

I will do the same for now. Please can you tell me how you set up the external stereo amp? The manual just say put two pre outs for the rear heights to a stereo amp. And that is it.

 

[Series1boy]

How about the x6200? It's a proper bargain now and I've had no issues with mine over the past 10 months...

 

[bigboss]

I'll stick to my 9 channel amp + stereo amp for now, until there are more 11 channel amps which are reliable and affordable. Thanks for the feedback!

I will do the same for now. Please can you tell me how you set up the external stereo amp? The manual just say put two pre outs for the rear heights to a stereo amp. And that is it.

Audyssey will help you connect it. Check this thread:

http://www.whathifi.com/forum/av-receivers/connecting-marantz-pm6005-to-sr7009-714-atmos

 

[bigboss]

I'll stick to my 9 channel amp + stereo amp for now, until there are more 11 channel amps which are reliable and affordable. Thanks for the feedback!

I will do the same for now. Please can you tell me how you set up the external stereo amp? The manual just say put two pre outs for the rear heights to a stereo amp. And that is it.

Audyssey will help you connect it. Check this thread:

http://www.whathifi.com/forum/av-receivers/connecting-marantz-pm6005-to-...