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Thread: Trying to pair Athena B2s with a receiver |
    
New member Username: Sinkdrain
Post Number: 7
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Sunday, September 19, 2004 - 04:10 pm: |
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I can only spend $300-360 on a receiver paired with Athena B2 book shelves. I saw a yamaha in that price range but am afarid it will make my athenas even brighter (based on some other posts here). It seems like everyone speaks about:
Marantz
denon
harmon Kardon
pioneer
Considering my speakers and price range which two brands should I focus on? I'm very new at this |
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New member Username: Sinkdrain
Post Number: 8
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Sunday, September 19, 2004 - 09:32 pm: |
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I saw a Marantz sr 4400 for about $320. Could I do better going with a similarly priced Yamaha or Pioneer or denon? |
Silver Member Username: Myrantz
Post Number: 667
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Sunday, September 19, 2004 - 10:00 pm: |
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If you could stretch your budget a bit further or wait a little while, I'd advise you to get the SR5400 as it is a very favourably reviewed receiver with more than honest power ratings as well as having more options for future surround uses. |
New member Username: Bttb
Post Number: 4
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Monday, September 20, 2004 - 01:26 am: |
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I got Harman Kardon AVR 230 (refurbished) under $300 (including tax and shipping) from Harman Kardon Direct at eBay. It includes a 2-year warranty. I heard a lot of good things about Harman Kardon receivers, and of course, it's one of the best looking receiver I have ever seen. Take a look at H/K. |
Silver Member Username: Rh1
Post Number: 125
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Monday, September 20, 2004 - 02:02 pm: |
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Brian...you mentioned the yamaha making the pair brighter, i assume then you want a warmer sound. If so then I would suggest the HK as this is a warmer receiver. Or wait like My Rantz suggested |
Silver Member Username: Rh1
Post Number: 126
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Monday, September 20, 2004 - 02:03 pm: |
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Brian..Do you live near Circuity City or Bestbuy? |
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