morphsci Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 So our Rotel 1068 processor is starting to give up the ghost. I need to buy another processor or receiver. I have external amplification I am happy with so a processor is preferred. Since these things seem to change daily I am looking for recommendations. Does not have to be latest gen but at this point I do want HDMI switching. Looking at $1500 approx. although less is always nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emelius Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 How about a used NAD T175HD?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbasement Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 (edited) I like my NAD T753, but I had to put it behind a door in a cabinet because it has an annoying fan. Just something to keep in mind if you're looking at NAD receivers. I suspect their processors are not endowed with fans. Edited November 24, 2011 by acidbasement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted November 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 (edited) How about a used NAD T175HD?... The one currently on Audiogon looks interesting. The use of stock photos is kind of offsetting though. I like my NAD T753, but I had to put it behind a door in a cabinet because it has an annoying fan. Just something to keep in mind if you're looking at NAD receivers. I suspect their processors are not endowed with fans. All the HT equipment is in an equipment rack in a closet so that is not an issue. Edited November 24, 2011 by morphsci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emelius Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 there were two on Audiogon a few days ago for $1295...they must have sold... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Not sure how good current NAD build quality is outside their Master series. I have been reading lots of unhappy posts about their regular products. I'm using a Marantz AV7005 which I like quite a bit, $100 over your budget new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Not sure how you feel about refurbished but you can get the Marantz AV7005 refurbished at accessories4less for $1300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbasement Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 (edited) Not sure how good current NAD build quality is outside their Master series. I have been reading lots of unhappy posts about their regular products. I'm using a Marantz AV7005 which I like quite a bit, $100 over your budget new. Yup, I've also read similar things since buying mine. I've had no troubles, but I know there are many others cursing the brand now. Also, I was not intending to recommend the T753 in my earlier post (not sure if it came across that way), since it does not do HDMI switching. I just wanted to point out the potential fan issue. Edited November 24, 2011 by acidbasement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted November 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Deepak, Any issues with the Marantz. I may be able to get a good deal on one through the Outlaw customer sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Deepak, Any issues with the Marantz. I may be able to get a good deal on one through the Outlaw customer sale. No problems with it so far. I've only had it since the summer though. I've owned a Marantz receiver the one before the Marantz pre/pro replaced and it was rock solid as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted November 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 No problems with it so far. I've only had it since the summer though. I've owned a Marantz receiver the one before the Marantz pre/pro replaced and it was rock solid as well. Thanks. Looks like Outlaw audio has a pretty good deal going right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anetode Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Shit, I wish I had checked out this thread early on. I got in on a newegg Black Friday special for a Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 for 899$. It smokes the Onkyo I had in every category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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