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Which of the new 4K Recievers do you prefer?

I’m looking for a new receiver for my home theater system. I have been using a Denon 5803 for years and I think it has very good sound quality and power. But, its an older model that I use the 7.1 analog inputs.

Now that I have the new Oppo 205 I would like to take advantage of using HMDI connections along with the Atmos overhead channels.

I would like one with about 150 RMS / channel, dual subwoofer outputs and has at least front channel preamp outputs. Sound quality is important. Video quality is less important because I run the Oppo direct to my 85" UHD Samsung.

Price around $1500-$2500+

Appreciate any help.

ozzy


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ozzy OP
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auxinput,

Thanks for your reply. My Denon was rated at 180 wpc. But, I agree that is probably overstated.  With the Denon I am using the front channels (preamp out) with my main stereo amp. Perhaps that takes some of the load off the Denon.

I am considered the new Marantz and the Yamaha receivers.

ozzy

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ozzy OP
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willland,

Thanks for the suggestion. I will look into the NAD.

ozzy

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ozzy OP
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Thanks for all of the suggestions.

dbphd,

You hit the nail on the head! Perhaps I am still better off using the Oppo 205 7.1 analog outs to the Denon. The sound quality is very good. Actually much better than with my previous Oppo 95.

Using the HDMI may get me the Atmos sound ability but it would involve the utilization of perhaps a inferior dac in a receiver. Good point.

ozzy

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wdouglass,

Thanks,

There was a Yamaha on my short list. Not sure if it was the RX-V781 though.

ozzy

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