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    Hello CHT memebers. New here. Was informed by youra6 to sign up.

    Anyways i bought so wafs off him and now i am lookin for an amp.

    Some preferences is that i need a amp thag has a line in if possible and another port to add a sub later. Or have a sub input.

    I would like it not to be super heavy and taking up a lot of space and budget friendly if possible.

    Thanks fellow members hoping you guys can point me in the right direction

  • #2
    :Welcome: to the forum.

    It would be helpful if we had a rough idea of budget limits. Also helpful would be a rough idea of how loud you like to listen, how far you will be sitting from the speakers, and whether you want a surround receiver (AV receiver) or a stereo receiver.
    Jack

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    • #3
      Welcome JAMM0N,

      Are you looking for a desktop solution? If so, have a look through this thread. http://www.chasehometheater.com/foru...ead.php?t=3777

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Ajax
        :Welcome: to the forum.

        It would be helpful if we had a rough idea of budget limits. Also helpful would be a rough idea of how loud you like to listen, how far you will be sitting from the speakers, and whether you want a surround receiver (AV receiver) or a stereo receiver.
        so an amp that i got a quote from was 90 dollars. which is okay but i might as well drop a little extra.

        i sit close to my speakers ATM but they'll be on the floor or on the shelf as i have no space.

        i would like to prep for the future more than now but i dont want to lug something too heavy around. the speakers are already about 20 pounds. i plan on taking these home w/ me when i'm done living in this forsaken state

        Onkyo TX-SR705?
        Harman Kardon HK-3490?

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        • #5
          Onkyo TX-SR705?
          Harman Kardon HK-3490?
          Those are two very different receivers. One is a stereo only, the other is for Home Theater but can be used for 2 channel. They are both pretty heavy, but quality usually is.

          1. What are you future applications going to be, 2 channel only or HT?

          2. Are these choices new?

          3. What are the differences in price?

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Ajax
            :Welcome: to the forum.

            It would be helpful if we had a rough idea of budget limits. Also helpful would be a rough idea of how loud you like to listen, how far you will be sitting from the speakers, and whether you want a surround receiver (AV receiver) or a stereo receiver.
            Originally posted by tesseract
            Those are two very different receivers. One is a stereo only, the other is for Home Theater but can be used for 2 channel. They are both pretty heavy, but quality usually is.

            1. What are you future applications going to be, 2 channel only or HT?

            2. Are these choices new?

            3. What are the differences in price?
            i do a bit of everything.

            yeah both are going to be heavy and hot when under use.

            i'm planning to upgrade to 5.1 if possible. 7.1 when i have my own place to myself.

            these choices are what i can find for now that are within budget.

            the onkyo is like $175 shipped
            the harmon is like $220 shipped

            i'm hoping to get better deals.

            i'm also looking @ a sub a Paradigm Subwoofer PS-1000V3 for about <~200

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            • #7
              For future home theater applications, the Harmon Kardon is out, then. It is a wonderful receiver, I just recommended one to my neighbor and he loves it. But you want to expand so that strikes the H/K from consideration.

              The Onkyo is also less expensive. I do not know much about this unit, but from reading it seems to be a decent budget piece.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by tesseract
                For future home theater applications, the Harmon Kardon is out, then. It is a wonderful receiver, I just recommended one to my neighbor and he loves it. But you want to expand so that strikes the H/K from consideration.

                The Onkyo is also less expensive. I do not know much about this unit, but from reading it seems to be a decent budget piece.
                The Onkyo is a great receiver! :D Check this thread:

                Onkyo TX SR705: FAQ This FAQ was last updated on: 12/11/08 [For full change log, refer to the bottom of post #2] Click for a Large Image of the Front Panel of the receiver. Click for a Large Image of the Back Panel of the receiver. › Click Here to view the TX SR705 details on...
                -I live in Madison, WI (what a boring sig right? :))

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                • #9
                  Holy cow, no thanks! We'll let JAMM0N plow through that thread.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by tesseract
                    Holy cow, no thanks! We'll let JAMM0N plow through that thread.
                    Jamon Leeeeee JAMMON :biglaugh::biglaugh:
                    -I live in Madison, WI (what a boring sig right? :))

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by tesseract
                      Holy cow, no thanks! We'll let JAMM0N plow through that thread.
                      Well I meant to quote the OP, so I see why you were confused. lol
                      -I live in Madison, WI (what a boring sig right? :))

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                      • #12
                        holy crap that is a lot. still waiting to see.

                        here are some other options i found that are local. i know i need to do a lot more research on receivers. but right now just browsing

                        Yamaha RX-V659BL
                        Yamaha RX-V1500


                        or just recommended me one for $150-200

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                        • #13
                          Two channel only, the H/K all the way. They also have great HT receivers but I think that Onkyo and Marantz are a better value feature wise.

                          It won't get any cheaper than this place. They sell a lot of refurbs, but I haven't seen any complaints. This place has a good reputation.

                          Marantz, Yamaha, KEF, Focal, Polk, Def Tech, Denon, Home Theater, Speakers, Receivers, HDMI


                          Look around in our classified section for deals, too.

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                          • #14
                            your classifieds are around my budget area if i could grab one.

                            i might go with the onkyo if the guy is local if not. i'll look @ others.

                            h/K is about $220 debating debating

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                            • #15
                              So far using a technica receiver for audio too bad no line in could use it

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