searchin for an amp or receiver

[JAMM0N]

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

[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.

[tesseract]

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

[JAMM0N]

: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?

[tesseract]

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?

[JAMM0N]

: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.

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

[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.

[youra6]

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:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=935808

[tesseract]

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

[youra6]

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

Jamon Leeeeee JAMMON :biglaugh::biglaugh:

[youra6]

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

[JAMM0N]

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

[tesseract]

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.

http://accessories4less.com/

Look around in our classified section for deals, too.

[JAMM0N]

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

[JAMM0N]

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