Onkyo vs. Denon vs. Outlaw vs. Yamaha?
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New member Username: DontstealmyideaPost Number: 1 Registered: May-06 | My old Denon 2802 finally died on me after several attempts to ressurect it from the rubble of life. On a related note, I would reccommend being very weary if ever trying to get a component repaired @ United Radio in Syracuse (only licensed Denon repair nearby) My question is this... I am in the market now for a new rx'er. I am looking to spend about 1k, but i can't seem to nail down which one I should get. I liked my denon, and onkyo also looks good, but i can't seem to find any lit anywhere comparing these models (onkyo 803, denon 3806, etc). also, is the outlaw 990 worth considering? it seems to be getting a lot of buzz. please help, because i am driving myself crazy combing through literature and finding nothing. Thanks! |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 7891 Registered: Dec-03 | The Outlaw is definitely worthy of considering over Denon, Onkyo or Yamaha. Separates if the way to go. Of course you realize that the 990 is just a pre/pro as part of separate components, right? |
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New member Username: DontstealmyideaPost Number: 2 Registered: May-06 | yes, i do. I know outlaw has gotten good reviews and a few audiophile friends of mine have mentioned it... but i feel a bit of an allegiance to Denon or Onkyo (perhaps unfounded). Thoughts on the Pros and Cons of each? |
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Silver Member Username: MccambleyBREEZY POINT, NY USA Post Number: 166 Registered: Jun-05 | As far as receivers go put me down for a Denon, easy set up, easy digtal connection configuation, and good sound. |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 7912 Registered: Dec-03 | What speakers will you be using? |
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New member Username: DontstealmyideaPost Number: 3 Registered: May-06 | dynaudio Audience for surround and center channels, focus 140's for L and R iVision 20HD projector |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 7918 Registered: Dec-03 | I will definitely go with the Outlaw for those speakers. Personally I think the sound of Denon and that particular model is sterile and lifeless, but you may like it, you never know Separates have an advantage over a receiver. Separate power supplies and such, plus it just looks cooler |
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Silver Member Username: John_sColumbus, Ohio US Post Number: 908 Registered: Feb-04 | I am looking to spend about 1k, Separates for that amount? |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 7919 Registered: Dec-03 | Well, he did put Outlaw in the equation, and he was aware that the 990 would need an amp. |
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Silver Member Username: John_sColumbus, Ohio US Post Number: 912 Registered: Feb-04 | Sorry, I missed that part.  Too bad there's not much going on with separates under 2K---correct me if I'm wrong. Come to think of it, what's wrong with the Outlaw 970/7075 combo at $1400? There's only 7 X 75 watts, but that should be adequate for most setups I guess. http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/970.html http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/7075.html |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 7927 Registered: Dec-03 | Absolutely nothing wrong with that combo...great price at that! Strong and honest 75 watts. |
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Silver Member Username: John_sColumbus, Ohio US Post Number: 913 Registered: Feb-04 | Strong and honest 75 watts. Unlike most 100 watt/chan receivers in full surround mode. |
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