Replacing Denon 1909

[bklyn1028]

Currently have Denon 1909 for about 9 years now. Gonna replace it, having little issues.
My choices are:
Pioneer Elite vsx-45
Pioneer Elite vsx-90
Yamaha Rx v679
any thoughts?

Just have 5.1, have no intention of adding other speakers, let alone in my ceiling, (hence no Dolby Atmos). Do not watch Blu-Rays anymore (use Kodi for movies now). Netflix, and regular TV.....

Thanks.

 

[MongGrel]

Lot of good Denon's are even out there, if you like the line.

I still have been using Sony AVR's for awhile now, even if many people scoff at them.

Last one I bought, but even that is a lower priced one.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J356C0K?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00

But I got it cheaper than that att.

Not sure why you would narrow it down that much.

 

[mdram]

some comparisons

http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-receiver/

 

[boomhower]

I have a Yamaha 579 that replaced a dead Denon 1611. It's performed well with no complaints. I have similar usage with streaming plus Kodi. If I was buying now I would go with Denon or another company that offers Audysee. I could tell it did a better job over the Yamaha version.

 

[bklyn1028]

I have a Yamaha 579 that replaced a dead Denon 1611. It's performed well with no complaints. I have similar usage with streaming plus Kodi. If I was buying now I would go with Denon or another company that offers Audysee. I could tell it did a better job over the Yamaha version.

Interesting, and I was leaning towards either the Pioneer vsx-45, or Yammy 679

 

[Uppsala9496]

Nothing but rave reviews for the Denon S710W.
Denon X1200W refurb is only $399.99 on amazon if you aren't afraid of a refurb (normally $599) - comes with audyssey silver.

 

[boomhower]

Nothing but rave reviews for the Denon S710W.
Denon X1200W refurb is only $399.99 on amazon if you aren't afraid of a refurb (normally $599) - comes with audyssey silver.

The X1200W is going to be my next receiver.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

No Atmos?

get a good last years model as a refurb from here:
http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/brand_category/denon/1.html

Denon 3100 for $450!
http://www.accessories4less.com/mak...w-7.2-receiver-wi-fi/bluetooth/airplay/1.html

DONE

FWIW: This site also sells Yamaha. And don't worry it is reputable. It is a favorite place of avsfourm.com members.

 

[SNC]

Denon AVR-X4000? I have one and really like it.

 

[razel]

From your choices the vsx90 is the most expensive and supports the next gen CODECs. If you are willing to spend that much, I recently got the Marantz NR1606 for ~$550 off Amazon. Highly recommend it It is one of the cheapest receivers I can find that supports next gen CODECs and has pre-outs for the LEFT/RIGHT and it's a slimline.

IMO it's a waste to spend lots of money on sound quality off a surround receiver. I'm not saying it's possible, it just costs too much money. With pre-outs, if you ever later want better 2 channel music, it allows you do to so.