Receiver Help... which to choose for my needs

[Superman199]

Hey everyone, been trolling the forums for a bit, and still couldnt figure out, so i decided to post up and see if anyone can help.

I'm a new home owner (my 1st house, closing next month), and my main concern is my living room.. i said "My tv and speakers get mounted and set up 1st, then the rest of the furniture come in!", and i'm looking for a decent receiver for the room. I dont have many requirements for it, but i was wondering if you guys could shoot me some ideas of a piece that would be good. I've been looking at different Onkyo, and Denon's but there a bunch to choose and i dont want to get stuck with the wrong one.

-Under $500 (pref around 400 or below, i'm a new home owner, im gonna be broke for 30 years!)
-Not particular to 5.1 or 7.1... the room isnt huge, so 5.1 is probably better
-Upconversion Needed so a good upconverter - I dont want to have to switch inputs from my tv AND my reciever just to switch between my PS3 (HDMI), and Wii (Video).
-Will be hooking up my Cable Box (HDMI) Xbox (Component) Wii (Video) PS3 (HDMI), so that's needed with room for some expansion.

I think that should sum it up, and any input would be VERY appreciated. Thanks a lot in advance! I really appreciate it!!

[Dharris]

Hey everyone, been trolling the forums for a bit, and still couldnt figure out, so i decided to post up and see if anyone can help.

I'm a new home owner (my 1st house, closing next month), and my main concern is my living room.. i said "My tv and speakers get mounted and set up 1st, then the rest of the furniture come in!", and i'm looking for a decent receiver for the room. I dont have many requirements for it, but i was wondering if you guys could shoot me some ideas of a piece that would be good. I've been looking at different Onkyo, and Denon's but there a bunch to choose and i dont want to get stuck with the wrong one.

-Under $500 (pref around 400 or below, i'm a new home owner, im gonna be broke for 30 years!)
-Not particular to 5.1 or 7.1... the room isnt huge, so 5.1 is probably better
-Upconversion Needed so a good upconverter - I dont want to have to switch inputs from my tv AND my reciever just to switch between my PS3 (HDMI), and Wii (Video).
-Will be hooking up my Cable Box (HDMI) Xbox (Component) Wii (Video) PS3 (HDMI), so that's needed with room for some expansion.

I think that should sum it up, and any input would be VERY appreciated. Thanks a lot in advance! I really appreciate it!!

Look at my earlier post on A/V Receiver's.

[LMB]

Congrats on your new home
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ch Discrete Analog Amplifier (50 watts x 7) in Slim Design Chassis
HDMI 1.3 x4 Inputs / x1 Output
Decoding of Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio
Video Converter for All Analog Sources to HDMI
Independent Audio Board for Improved Sound
Simple Set-up with MRAC Auto Calibration
Component Video x3 Inputs / x1 Output
Analog Audio Inputs x5, Digital Audio Inputs x3
Marantz Remote D-Bus In/Out Jacks
Detachable Power Cord
On Screen Display for Setup through HDMI out
Glow Key, Precode Remote Control
Available Option Rack Mount Kit RMK1501NR

$100 more than your budget but worth it
Onkyo tends to get hot and will shut down
Denon and Marantz same company