I agree with Rich. I have used an Onkyo 805 for years. I use separate amps to do the heavy lifting. My unit has lasted years perhaps because it never gets hot. Later you can add a pre amp with HT bypass. I now use a tubed pre amp that way. Later you can add better main amps for the fronts. Onkyo gives you the processing of Audessey. I use Outlaw Audio monos but Emotiva makes good value amps as well. Good luck.
Pre Pro And Amplifier Instead Of Receiver
My Onkyo 807 receiver just quit.
How would you spend your money if you had $1200.00 or less to spend on a pre owned pre pro and amplifier for 5.1 home theater?
I seem to use my system in a very basic way just watching satellite tv and blue ray. I occasionally stream net flix thru apple tv. My speakers are salk songtowers and are efficient. I enjoy great sound quality within the budget.
How would you spend your money if you had $1200.00 or less to spend on a pre owned pre pro and amplifier for 5.1 home theater?
I seem to use my system in a very basic way just watching satellite tv and blue ray. I occasionally stream net flix thru apple tv. My speakers are salk songtowers and are efficient. I enjoy great sound quality within the budget.