AVR U/G Time!

[DetroitIrish]

Hey all, NooB here, just looking for some advise on upgrading my Home Theatre.
Here's what i have so far:
52" Tosh DLP
PS3
DVD
Dish HD
polk Ti 10's upfront
Polk Center Channel -forget the model (CS series though IIRC)
Powered sub (to be determined, non powered took a dump )

Looking to stay around $700ish, found the Onkyo 806 for $700, but have read they run hot, is this a good buy, or can i do better for my $ ?

30% used for gaming
25% movies
20% music
20% TV/Sports


TYIA

[blackraven]

Here's a better price on the 806. http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_5xn8oyvd2r_b The 806 is a very good AVR for the money. You could do a lot worse, it has a very good amp section.

I wouldnt worry about the heat as long as its not in an enclosed space and has adequate ventilation. There is alot of audio equipment that runs hot, especially tube equipment.

[DetroitIrish]

Thnaks! I was actually going to order it thru Crutchfield (679 after $20 off) and get their xtended warranty (5 yr $70) just incase :P

[L.J.]

Yeah for 700 I'd be looking at Onkyo & maybe Yamaha.

[RoadRunner6]

Agree with BR and L.J. ...... Amazon has it for $635.42 shipped thru 6th Ave (this is a dealer with a good reputation).

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...574UN&v=glance

I never buy extended warranties on receivers (or any other products except for tape recorders or tape camcorders). Receivers have a very low failure rate. If they do fail it is usually within the first year.

The Onkyo's run hot IMO because they have a beefy amp. With proper ventilation there should be no problem.

RR6

[DetroitIrish]

COOL THANX! Was just worried about Amazon's Source, never really bought any A/V equipt online before

[DetroitIrish]

Hope htis pushes my Ti10s better than the POS Kenwood 6x100 i have now

[blackraven]

That onkyo should do a better job. Its got a high current amp section
and 130wpc. Enjoy!