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Thread: Receiver for wharfedale diamond 8.3 |
    
New member Username: Mark_lapin
Post Number: 1
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - 04:08 pm: |
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Hi everyone,
I am looking for an entry-level receiver for my Wharfedale Diamond 8.3s. So far the options are Yamaha 559 and Harman/Kardon 137. However, I am not sure the 8 ohm HK can properly handle the 6 ohm Wharfedales. Any opinions? |
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Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Brooklyn,
NY
United States
Post Number: 1826
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - 08:24 pm: |
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If you your only running the 8.3 why are you considering surround receivers?
If want to go the 2-CH route, the HK3485/HK3385, the NAD 720BEE, and the Outlaw RR2150 are all good contenders. |
New member Username: Mark_lapin
Post Number: 2
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 02:03 am: |
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Christopher: Because one day I am going to buy a sub and (maybe) everything else. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 9815
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 08:28 am: |
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A sub works fine with stereo applications. |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Brooklyn,
NY
United States
Post Number: 1827
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 08:36 am: |
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oh. |
New member Username: Mark_lapin
Post Number: 3
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 08:58 am: |
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I am going to use it for both music and cinema, so it would be nice to have some video connectivity. |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Brooklyn,
NY
United States
Post Number: 1828
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 09:08 am: |
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Most new 2-CH receivers have some video connectivity, but if you want to plan for a surround sound future, then you should go that route.
What's your budget? |
New member Username: Mark_lapin
Post Number: 4
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 09:25 am: |
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Around $400.
Surround is not really a necessity. If I could find a Wharfedale-capable stereo receiver with component video inputs and outputs, a subwoofer output and maybe a couple of hdmi ports, it would be great. But what's wrong with a 5.1 box? Does it really sound much worse than a stereo one? (Sorry if that's a stupid proposition  |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Brooklyn,
NY
United States
Post Number: 1829
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 10:22 am: |
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If $400 is the budget, the Marantz SR5001 (factory refurb)
http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/MARSR5001/MARANTZ/SR5001-XM-Re ady-Surround-Sound-Receiver/1.html
http://www.ubid.com/Marantz_SR5001_630W_7.1_Ch._A%2fV_Home_Theater_Receiver/a112 42061-rsearchone.html
is about as good as you could do. It's been my experience that Marantz surround receivers excel at 2-CH audio. |
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New member Username: Mark_lapin
Post Number: 5
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 11:34 am: |
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Christopher,
Thank you for the advice. This Marantz sure looks good. Unfortunately, here in Russia it goes for a minimum of $915, which is way beyond the budget. |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Brooklyn,
NY
United States
Post Number: 1830
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 11:37 am: |
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Russia?!?
That's way out of my jurisdiction, good luck. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 9819
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008 - 05:03 pm: |
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Gawd, there must be huge black market deals going on there! |
Gold Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 1221
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008 - 06:36 pm: |
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In your price range look at some entry level Pioneer or Yamaha receivers. |
