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Mike D Unregistered guest | I'm looking for a receiver for a small Manhattan studio apartment (440 sq ft incl. kitchen, bathroom, & closets). I plan to purchase B&W 601S3's for the front speakers, 600S3's for the rear, ASW600 Subwoofer, and the smaller 600 series center speaker. I am seriously considering the Yamaha 740 - are there better choices at that price point ($500 - $600)? |
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New member Username: EdisonPost Number: 198 Registered: 12-2003 | This one won the receiver of the year for the best 1k unit - sounds smooth and rich. Makes you want to turn it up as soon as you come home. http://www.ecost.com/ecost/shop/detail.asp?dpno=101502 NAD is also a musical sounding one - more powerful than other 100watts (conservatively rated). ww.dmc-electronics.com |
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New member Username: David_rPost Number: 29 Registered: 12-2003 | Marantz 6300 (6400 just came out)if you can find it for $500 is hard to beat. You may get lucky and finda 7300 for $600. I advise shying away from refurbs online. |
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New member Username: GdawgPost Number: 38 Registered: 12-2003 | Eardrum, If I may ask, what dont you like about refurbs? |
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Rodger E Unregistered guest | Mike D: How are you setting up so many speakers in a small space? How are you "hiding" them? I ask because I have a similar sized Manhattan apt that I would like to put a ht in, but I don't want speakers as eyseores. |
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New member Username: David_rPost Number: 32 Registered: 12-2003 | G. Dawg: The same reason I dont like to buy used cars. You inherit someones else's headache. To buy a refurb off the web is crazy. The last thing I want to do is send a high end product back and forth through the mail. The only time I would consider a refurb is from a reputable local dealer whom I had a relationship with and offered the same warranty on it as if it were new. It better be priced signifigantly less than a new product also. |
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Marc Unregistered guest | Refurbs are often worth considering. You usually get the same warranty. Refurbished product is often better than original, yet lower in price. Sometimes you settle for fewer accessories. If the original product was good, the refurbished is as good or better, but sometimes a little slimmed-down. Buy from someone who has been around for a while. |
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Marc Unregistered guest | I always buy used cars. |