Hi all sifus,

Sorry for opening a new thread for this, as the pinned amplifier recommendation thread is quite messy with other info.

As i just installed Astro Beyond and also due to more and more hardware that i have to connect to amplifier, can you guys recommend me a entry level amplifier with HDMI connection?

My budget is btw 2-3k.

I dont have any special requirement, just need to be able to support 5.1 speaker and with at least 3 HDMI inputs.

Below is from my research. Please help to comment.

1. Onkyo TX-SR507 - RM1800
2. Onkyo TX-SR507 - RM2800
3. Denon AVR1910 - RM2800

thanks so much in advance.

I suggest you look around for used Amp. Their technology changes so fast that its not worth getting a new unit. Besides, used Amp with good spec cost almost the same as new under spec unit.

Save your money in speakers instead, which will last longer technology wise.

My 2 cents.

For 2-3K you can get a pretty decent AV Receiver that support Master Audio like DTS-HD and Dolby True HD and most of them come with at least 3 HDMI input nowadays. Since you are buying a new equipment, just go for the lastest tech.

The Onkyo TX-SR507 doesn't get very good reviews from pro so if you are a person who go by reviews then you might want to pass on this one.

Check out Marantz SR6004 or the older 6003.

Or maybe can check out the Pioneer 1019. Quite nice review! My future AVR. hahaha

thank you for ur advice bro. i intend to do so but i'm in penang and there's only 3 specialist shop for hi-fi whereby i have check and they do not have 2nd amp unfortunately

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Added on January 21, 2010, 9:59 pmthanks alot bro for the recommendation. will chk it out the marantz one.

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Added on January 21, 2010, 10:03 pmthx. i checked the pioneer website hopefully it's within my budget. US selling for USD500

This post has been edited by shakiraa: Jan 21 2010, 10:03 PM

1019 should be around 2800

that's Amp alone right?
What speakers (priced reasonably, mid range) would complement this unit?

wow, ok, all around the same price, will test it over the weekend. thx

^ there's one forumer got it for 2.3K if i read correctly

Which I still think is an impossible price!...luckylah that guy

yea and 919 is now at RM1900 which another 400 different which is too little IMO here in Malaysia.

also check out denon 1610. my pal bought one recentl;y for 1700. supports 5.1 and had 3 hdmi in

Checkout for Yamaha RX-V465. High performance AV Receiver offers HD Audio decoding, 1080p-compatible HDMI (4 in/1 out), YPAO, New SCENE functionality and 17 CINEMA DSP programs. This year (2010) model.
It in your budget and fit your requirement.

Get more details here http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/product...l?CNTID=5027893

This post has been edited by minimize: Jan 23 2010, 11:28 AM

Hi Fellow pg kia..

There is more than 3 hifi shops in pg isle (more on de mainland too) but unfortunately not all carry all brands n worse is sum is more 'hi end' than others..

AVR's are always evolving n gettin a new format - used amp is not easy cos owner prbbly has no reason to sell until a new format cums along [dd/dts to ddtruhd/dtsma].. but sumtimes u can find a gem in Stars audio classifieds or hifi4sale..

I suggest u get a budget avr wif wat u nid n jus enjoy de hobby - I dunt tink there is one brand tat is outritely de best in everytin n one tat is bad outrite..

Cheers
D

Hi does anyone have say about

Pioneer 1019 compared to Onky TR-707?
TR-707 have the THXII, and also with higher processing chips
Price seem to be similar..

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Added on January 24, 2010, 1:02 am

1. Onkyo TX-SR507 - RM1800
2. Onkyo TX-SR607 - RM2800
3. Denon AVR1910 - RM2800

thanks so much in advance.

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TX-SR707 can get at RM3200 only..

if go for 607, better than SR707, my 2 cents..

now i'm only want to compare between PIONEER 1019 and SR707
wonder anyone can know about this

Only a little bit lean towards SR707 is because
- newer with higher power processing chips, consider mid-high
- THX certified
- 6 input HDMI

i want to pair with JAMO 506 (heard that it's newer than 606) at RM2120
and JAMO 200 SUB (RM650)

do you all think it's a good buy???

This post has been edited by bmipp: Jan 24 2010, 01:02 AM

[quote=bmipp,Jan 24 2010, 12:58 AM]
Hi does anyone have say about

Pioneer 1019 compared to Onky TR-707?
TR-707 have the THXII, and also with higher processing chips
Price seem to be similar..

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Added on January 24, 2010, 1:02 am

1. Onkyo TX-SR507 - RM1800
2. Onkyo TX-SR607 - RM2800
3. Denon AVR1910 - RM2800

thanks so much in advance.

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TX-SR707 can get at RM3200 only..

if go for 607, better than SR707, my 2 cents..

now i'm only want to compare between PIONEER 1019 and SR707
wonder anyone can know about this

Only a little bit lean towards SR707 is because
- newer with higher power processing chips, consider mid-high
- THX certified
- 6 input HDMI

i want to pair with JAMO 506 (heard that it's newer than 606) at RM2120
and JAMO 200 SUB (RM650)

do you all think it's a good buy???

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Matching are the important thus depends with yr suits budget.

How much is this RX-V465 ?

[quote=choontoy,Jan 24 2010, 11:11 AM]
TX-SR707 can get at RM3200 only..

if go for 607, better than SR707, my 2 cents..

now i'm only want to compare between PIONEER 1019 and SR707
wonder anyone can know about this

Only a little bit lean towards SR707 is because
- newer with higher power processing chips, consider mid-high
- THX certified
- 6 input HDMI

i want to pair with JAMO 506 (heard that it's newer than 606) at RM2120
and JAMO 200 SUB (RM650)

do you all think it's a good buy???

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Matching are the important thus depends with yr suits budget.

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Yah, budget is around RM6K....
just want to know it's the best buy (value vs money) comparing all brand available (MARANTZ, DENON, ONKYO, PIONEER)
from those experienced

Thanks

My 2 cents try Harman Kardon, nice man........ the shop at siam road....

I was qouted Onkyo 577 ..RM1900.00

and would like to pair with Jamo S 102 ( RM 1999.00 ) ( I only got a small living hall )

would like to hear comment be it good or bad ....


please spare me some advice ... !!

thanks alot ...