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AV Receiver recommends

I started researching receivers last year. The only place I could actually audition any of them was at the Magnolia room (Best Buy) and they tend to push you towards the Pioneer D Class Amps. Not that anything is wrong with them I actually like the Pioneer SC-91 that just came out.

I wanted to get the boards consensus though before going that route. I think the AV receiver is my next purchase.

Again, I am running a 5.1 system with B&W CM1's all around, Sony XBR-55HX950 TV, JBL-150 (pending upgrade) and my 15 year old Yamaha AV.

Are there other recommendations outside the Pioneer D Class series? I'm sorta an Apple guy so iPhone, iTunes, Apple TV integration is always a plus.
thx-333

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thx-333 OP
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Thanks for the reccos. I guess Pioneer isn't really a favorite in here? Anyone want to chime in on their ELITE D3 Class AMP Receivers?

I will look into Anthem, Arcam, Cambridge.

Denon and Marantz I've researched already and I am not opposed to going this route.

Anyone here use a YAMAHA? It's what I am replacing but will stay if someone convinces me to!

Appreciate you all taking the time to talk this out with me and helping with the research. HomeTheater is probably the 3rd most expensive things a guy buys after house and car? So careful research is essential.
thx-333 OP
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Good to know Cerrot.
thx-333 OP
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Think Onkyo and Pioneer are combining forces this year. Not sure how that's gonna turn out.
thx-333 OP
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Thanks Metman…. I think I need an AV Receiver with HDMI connections. 4K is important to me. Currently I think I am starting to sway towards the

Marantz SR5010.

Has the latest HDMI 2.0a Connectivity; HDCP 2.2 Compatible; Full Specification 4K Ultra HD Compatibility - should match up well with the SONY XBR 65X930C 4K TV.

Throw in 5 B&W CM1's all around and I think I am set. Working on the Sub-Wooofer next.
thx-333 OP
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Shouldn't the Marantz SR5010 be able to power 5 B&W CM1's?
thx-333 OP
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WOW thanks Tls49! Very informative! Same to you Knownothing appreciate the info.

I'm still shopping so taking in all the advice you guys are giving me! Your right, the CM1's do feel like they need some power behind them. So I will look into the NAD line as well.

However, from Tls49's research seems like the SR5101 Marantz might be sufficient for my needs and my set up. Unless I want to go up in price point.

I'll keep looking for a little while longer.
thx-333 OP
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I purchased the Marantz SR5010. Hooking it up now. I will let you all know how i like it after a month or two.

I want to thank everyone here for all their recommendations.
thx-333 OP
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Hi Knownothing… I'm, a bit of a newbie audiophile so you might want to talk to me like a child. What do you mean more power? Coming from the AV Receiver? Like a more powerful AV? Doesn't the Marantz SR5010 shoot out 100 Watts per channel?
thx-333 OP
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Thanks Cerrot! I knew that of the Onkyo's and I've read all the return merchandize and angry consumers on Amazon regarding their receivers. And this forum has swayed me away from Pioneer… when i heard they were combining companies that really scared me away.

I'm with you brethren! =)
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