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nikejordan78
04-12-2009, 03:42 PM
Hello

Im trying to upgrade from my old yamaha RX-V740 to something new. I love my yamaha tho...no problems and the sound is awesome, but with PS3 and a blue Ray player i need something with HDMI in/out. I really dont want to spend more than $700 but i can push it to $800 if someone convinces me. Anyway so i was looking at some online:

Denon AVR-889 (http://www.usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/4538.asp)
http://www.usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/4538.asp

Yamaha RX-V765 (http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=5028422&CTID=5000300&ATRID=1020&DETYP=ATTRIBUTE)
http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=5028422&CTID=5000300&ATRID=1020&DETYP=ATTRIBUTE

Onkyo TX-SR607 (http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=TX-SR607&class=Receiver&p=s)
http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=TX-SR607&class=Receiver&p=s

Harmon Kardon AVR-354 (http://www.amazon.com/Harman-Kardon-AVR-354-Channel-Receiver/dp/B0016BGRXG)
http://www.amazon.com/Harman-Kardon-AVR-354-Channel-Receiver/dp/B0016BGRXG

Which one would you buy? OR if you have a better receiver in mind then please let me know.

One more thing...Wat exactly is "SRS (Circle Surround II)" ? Do i need it?

blackraven
04-12-2009, 05:18 PM
I would get this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882120109&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Receivers-_-Onkyo-_-82120109

Its the Onkyo TX-SR806 onsale for $694 and free shipping. If you dont want to spend that much, go for the 606 or 607

blackraven
04-12-2009, 05:23 PM
Here's the 706 onsale for $594 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882120107&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Receivers-_-Onkyo-_-82120107

nikejordan78
04-13-2009, 06:23 PM
Thanks blackraven

I should checked newegg before posting i guess... Those are good prices..So my another question would be.. is 806 worth spending $100 more?

So you would recommend Onkyo over other brands?

nikejordan78
04-13-2009, 06:24 PM
I guess they took the sale off :( .. i clicked on the link and they showing different prices now....dats my luck

nikejordan78
04-13-2009, 07:01 PM
ok,,now iam really confused...i was talking to a friend of mine and he was saying that since my yamaha works gr8 than instead of upgrading...i should connect my HDMI devices directly to my LCD and use my yamaha for sound (use optical). What do you think?
Yamaha RX-V740 (http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=200253&CTID=5000300&ATRID=1010&DETYP=ATTRIBUTE)

blackraven
04-14-2009, 05:25 PM
Here's some decent prices on the 706 http://bountii.com/product-1366-onkyo-tx-sr706-7-1.html?gclid=CKL3quXc8ZkCFQ_yDAodjggpRg

Go for the 606 with all the current HDMI connections.

Poultrygeist
05-13-2009, 01:12 PM
If your Blu-ray player had analog outs you'd be in business.

nikejordan78
05-13-2009, 04:12 PM
why do i need analog outs? my lcd has three hdmi in and my receiver has 3 optical in

02audionoob
05-13-2009, 04:21 PM
You'll need HDMI in on the receiver to get the high-def audio unless you have analog outs on your Blu-ray.