Hey, guys. I know that I have already mentioned that I am planning to buy a new stereo system this coming August, so now I will update you guys on how my decision-making process has progressed. I am considering buying the Polk RTi4s for speakers, now I need to know which one of these stereo receivers I should get?
Denon DRA-295 Onkyo TX-8211 Yamaha RX-397
Keep in mind thatI am still on a limited budget, and am limited to lower-end stereo receivers.
I just went with the HK 3380 (199), and will be teaming it up with a pair of Alegria Emma's shortly. I can let you know my thoughts in comparison with the Onkyo stuff I had before. Havn't listened to much Denon lately, but I recall one of their older model stereo receivers being damned good with a pair of KEF Q1's. As far as Yamaha goes, if its like any of their other low end stuff, I'd avoid it like the plague.
I'm with going for HK. I just like their sound. Look into the Yamaha HT series also. They are basically the same as the RX series, just with a different front.
I'd give the digital switching Panasonic xr55 a shot, $230 from amazon.com or jr.com --- I don't think the RTi4s will have the kind of crazy impedance curves that'd go badly with it, but just my guess there. $20 return shipping if it doesn't work out, the musical SQ of a far, far more expensive receiver if it does.
Thank you guys for your suggestions. I could give Harman kardon a try, but I heard that they have reliability issues, and I do not want to spend big bucks($299, since I'm still in college) on a stereo receiver just to have it die on me in a short time. Should I worry about reliability too much?