B&K On it's way

[rodneyat]

After an extensive search and a lot of store visits, I decided to get a B&K AVR 507. I initially was deciding between the Pioneer Elite 49txi and the Sunfire Ultimate. A couple of weeks ago I was able to do a head-to-head of the two and gave the nudge to the Pioneer. Then decided to take a look at the B&K. Did a head-to-head the other day in another store and really liked the sound of the B&K better. It does not have all of the bells and whistles of the Elite but the sound was better to my ears. So, I have one on the way and it should be in by mid next week. The shame of it all is that I will be out of town until Friday. So, it will have to wait until next weekend before I can hook it all up. I can't wait!

[fireshoes]

Congrats man! That's a major upgrade!

[Shizelbs]

Yeah, no kidding, nice pick up. Let us know how you like it after you've had the chance to use it for a while.

[pjdami]

Nice upgrade Rodney. Congrats.

Your system is very similar to my system a few months ago. I had a Yamaha RX-V1300 with RT speakers. I upgraded to Rotel / LSi (plan on a center too soon).

Just curious as to why the Yamaha didn't tickle your fancy anymore. Wondering if its the same opinion that I had without bashing the yammer (not a bad receiver for its price).

P.

[rodneyat]

I have been very happy with Yamaha receivers for a number of years now. I had a couple of things that made me look to make a move. 7.1, DD EX, and THX support were the main driving factors. More power was a pretty big factor as well. Not that I need more volume but better sound by having more power. Also, looking for something a little warmer sounding as well. Still, I think in the under $1500 category the Yamaha receivers are some of the best out there. I think they have just missed the boat on some of the newer technologies. They are going down the front effects path rather than 7.1 and nobody is really doing that. I actually looked at the Rotel RSP 1066, RB 1050 and 1075 together for 7.1 and really liked it. The pricing came out to pretty comparable to the B&K. Soundwise, I felt they were pretty comparable as well. A lot of it came down to space. I really do not have the space or facilities, at this point, for 2 power amps and a processor and the RSX 1075 had good power but I would still have to add a RB 1050 and take up a lot of space. So, sticking with the integrated path, at this point. We will see how it goes!

[polkatese]

Rodney, congrats! you'll love your new baby!

[mantis]

The family grows every single day

[gshisme]

rodneyat

Not familiar with the B&K but the receiver sounds like an absolute killer through any forum reads! Good Luck.

Mantis....More shirts!!

[Tour2ma]

Originally posted by mantis
The family grows every single day

... and they grow up so fast these days don't they? :D

As for the shirts... I think sbc is taken dammit.

[mantis]

I tcan be taken all it wants man,no harm in using it again.......if it works......

You know picking the right receiver or preamp and amp for ones system isn't easy.There is so much to look at.
Soundquality
Features
connectability
reliable
upgradeable
built quality
compatability