Are you set on new? XT32 has been out for a few years so maybe a really nice used receiver would make your budget. There are also stores like Accessories4less that sell refurb units at good discounts and offer good warranties. I purchased my pre/pro from them at a 35% discount off of new retail and full warranty.
Old Flagship Vs New Mid-Level Receiver
Folks,
I currently have a B&K AVR 507 which, when I bought it, was about as good as you could get. I'm thinking about getting a new receiver to take advantage of hi-res audio formats and, most impoartantly to me, room EQ. I don't have flagship money this time around so my budget is $1000 tops. Has anyone compared my 507 or something like a Denon 5803 to a new mid-level receiver like an Onkyo 818 or anything else with Audyssey XT32? I'm also considering an Anthem MRX 300 to get ARC. Will I get an improvement is sound? So what is better? An old flagship receiver or a new mid-level one?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
On a side note, I really miss the days of high-end brick and morter stores where I could bring the equipment home :(
I currently have a B&K AVR 507 which, when I bought it, was about as good as you could get. I'm thinking about getting a new receiver to take advantage of hi-res audio formats and, most impoartantly to me, room EQ. I don't have flagship money this time around so my budget is $1000 tops. Has anyone compared my 507 or something like a Denon 5803 to a new mid-level receiver like an Onkyo 818 or anything else with Audyssey XT32? I'm also considering an Anthem MRX 300 to get ARC. Will I get an improvement is sound? So what is better? An old flagship receiver or a new mid-level one?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
On a side note, I really miss the days of high-end brick and morter stores where I could bring the equipment home :(