Looking for Dolby Digital Receiver - not HK

[pmlewis]

I am looking to upgrade on older poiner receiver for one with dolby digital. Prefered brands are Denon, Yamaha or Onkyo. I am researching some b-stock alternatives but I wanted to check and see if any polkies have anything sitting around collecting dust. I will not condider any HK gear. I find there older models to have spotty quality. There new items seem to be better, but the styling is either love it/hate it and I am on the hate it side. I am looking at the lower end of these product lines, like the $100 - $200 dollar range. This is going to be in the family room and I cannot justify spending anymore. I could go a little higher for a killer deal on B&K or NAD or Sunfire or .... Ok, now back to reality. The only real must have is at least 2 digital inputs and video switching. 3 s-video inputs would also be nice.

BTW Tweeter is supposed to have the Denon AVR 1705 for $228. Is that a good deal?

Thanks,
Patrick

[Shizelbs]

I would look for maybe a used Onkyo 502 or 503. It should be just what you need.

[Shizelbs]

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=120213&WT.mc_n=57&WT.mc_t=U&cm_ven=AFFILIATE%20MARKETING&cm_cat=BEFREE&cm_pla=DATAFEED->PRODUCTS&cm_ite=1%20PRODUCT&cm_keycode=57

Onkyo 503 for $200 after a $50 rebate.

[millerman 3732]

I've got a Sony 597 I'am not using, It has DD, DD-EX, DTS, and DTS-ES. It has 6 channels at 90w per channel, I think its 90w, It dosn't have any S video inputs but it does have 3 composite and 2 component inputs also it has 3 digital inputs, 2 optical and 1 coaxial. $100 + shipping and packing fees PM me if your intersted