used receiver thoughts?

[re510]

i have a basic system and was thinking of changing my receiver currently i have a yammy HTR-5660. I use a carver av-405 amp.
the following receivers are ava. in my area

denon AVR-1803 $199
AVR-3801 $299
yamaha RX-V995 $295
RX-V590 $275
Pioneer VSX-D912 $150
onkyo TX-8511 $220

I know its nothing fancy but which one would you get (obviously ther all used)
Thanks

[okiepolkie]

Have you considered the Denon AVR1905/785? It is a good receiver and can be had around $300 if you watch. Woodyjacobs has one for sale here on the forum if you are interested.

[2+2]

why replace the receiver with another receiver? Im not sure there will be a worthwhile improvement....

[marker]

The Onkyo TX-8511 is a 2 channel stereo only receiver with no pre-ins or outs.

Out of the group you listed at those prices, I would go for the Denon 3801.

[Danny Tse]

You can get a brand-new Onkyo TX-8511 from J&R for $240.00 shipped.

[AsSiMiLaTeD]

I have a Denon 3801 and love it...that's my reccomendation...

[re510]

yeah after i read reviews i realized the onyko is a 2 channel
do you think the denon 3801 would be noticible or would it be better to sell the receiver and amp and buy a nice avr for around
800-1000?

[cubdog]

I have the rx-v995. Its a good receiver but I'm not sure it is your best choice with Polk speakers. I think a Denon might be a better match.

cubdog

[outlander]

re510,
2+2 brought up a good point. Why replace a receiver with a receiver? Have you looked into a 5 channel amp as an option? Maybe something like an Outlaw, Adcom or B&K? You’ll get much better sound from something like that compared to another all in one receiver. I’m in the process of trying to do this myself but the I’m having a little trouble explaining to the wife why I want to use a $500 Yamaha receiver as a pre-amp and spend another $1500 or so on a separate 5 channel amp. Man they just don’t get it.
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[re510]

Yeah at this poiny i'm not sure which piece to upgrade the amp is pretty good. the receiver is ok too. I don't know which one to upgrade.