November 24, 201114 yr comment_482316 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. Report
November 24, 201114 yr comment_482326 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, 201114 yr by acidbasement Report
November 24, 201114 yr Author comment_482327 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, 201114 yr by morphsci Report
November 24, 201114 yr comment_482328 there were two on Audiogon a few days ago for $1295...they must have sold... Report
November 24, 201114 yr comment_482329 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. Report
November 24, 201114 yr comment_482330 Not sure how you feel about refurbished but you can get the Marantz AV7005 refurbished at accessories4less for $1300. Report
November 24, 201114 yr comment_482333 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, $100 over your budget new. Yup, I've also read similar things since buying mine. I've had no troubles, but I know there are many others cursing the brand now. Also, I was not intending to recommend the T753 in my earlier post (not sure if it came across that way), since it does not do HDMI switching. I just wanted to point out the potential fan issue. Edited November 24, 201114 yr by acidbasement Report
November 24, 201114 yr Author comment_482337 Deepak, Any issues with the Marantz. I may be able to get a good deal on one through the Outlaw customer sale. Report
November 25, 201114 yr comment_482363 Deepak, Any issues with the Marantz. I may be able to get a good deal on one through the Outlaw customer sale. No problems with it so far. I've only had it since the summer though. I've owned a Marantz receiver the one before the Marantz pre/pro replaced and it was rock solid as well. Report
November 25, 201114 yr Author comment_482389 No problems with it so far. I've only had it since the summer though. I've owned a Marantz receiver the one before the Marantz pre/pro replaced and it was rock solid as well. Thanks. Looks like Outlaw audio has a pretty good deal going right now. Report
December 12, 201114 yr comment_485725 Shit, I wish I had checked out this thread early on. I got in on a newegg Black Friday special for a Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 for 899$. It smokes the Onkyo I had in every category. Report
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